Religion
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Minister who was tireless advocate for the homeless dies at 72May 04, 2022 1:00 am - The Rev. Jeffrey Deardorff, one of the early champions of the homeless and marginalized in the Northwest suburbs, has died. Deardorff, former associate pastor of First ...
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First Congregational's Green Garden Fair returns May 7 in ElmhurstMay 03, 2022 11:00 pm - First Congregational Church in Elmhurst is bringing back their annual Green Garden Fair after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic. It will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. S...
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Pope offers to meet Putin, still waiting to hear back
May 03, 2022 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis told an Italian newspaper he had offered to travel to Moscow to meet with President Vladimir Putin to try to end Russia's war in Ukraine...
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Batavia center to host 'Living in the Spirit' May 19May 02, 2022 11:00 pm - Join the Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary for a presentation on "Living in the Spirit" on Thursday, May 19, at the Nazareth Spirituality Center in Batavia. Each year, ...
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Wesley United Methodist confirmands volunteer in the communityMay 02, 2022 11:00 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora included two baptisms in an annual confirmation service on Sunday, May 1. The Rev. John Bell, Wesley UMC pastor, officiated. In...
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Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary host retreatMay 02, 2022 11:00 pm - The Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary is hosting the 2022 Pentecost Retreat on May 20-22. This retreat is open to all women who desire to enrich their spiritual growth....
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Muslims mark Eid al-Fitr holiday with joy, worry
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Suburban Muslims mark end of RamadanMay 02, 2022 1:00 am - Suburban Muslims observed Eid al-Fitr prayers and festivities Monday to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Eid is a feast day signifying completion of t...
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Aurora area residents get 'A Glimpse into the Hindu Civilization'May 01, 2022 11:00 pm - Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Naperville-Aurora, along with 15 other Indian American organizations, hosted "Darshana: A Glimpse into the Hindu Civilization" exhibition on Apri...
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Award-winning Ragtime pianist to perform free concert in NapervilleMay 01, 2022 11:00 pm - Renowned ragtime pianist and composer Reginald R. Robinson will play a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at Community United Methodist Church, 20 Center St., Naperv...