Religion
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'Light over darkness': Arlington Heights celebration ushers in HanukkahNov 28, 2021 12:00 am - As darkness crept in over North School Park in Arlington Heights, a group gathered around a menorah chanted the Hanukkah prayers in Hebrew. Then Rabbi Yaakov Kotlarsky, ...
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Constable: Hanukkah menorahs, dreidels go from traditional to wackyNov 27, 2021 12:00 am - Once a rather modest Jewish holiday, Hanukkah and its growing popularity are fueling an explosion in sales of menorahs, dreidels and other products. Some Hanukkah menora...
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Giant menorah will be lit on first night of Hanukkah in Buffalo GroveNov 26, 2021 12:00 am - Mike Rylko Park in Buffalo Grove will be filled with light on Sunday, as the Jewish community of the Northwest suburbs gathers to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. ...
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'Get up!' Pope prays that Lebanon can get back on its feet
Nov 25, 2021 6:00 am - ROME (AP) - Pope Francis told Lebanon's prime minister on Thursday that he was praying that God would help Lebanon 'œget up'ť and get back on its feet following an unpre...
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Menorah lighting Sunday at North School Park in Arlington HeightsNov 25, 2021 12:00 am - The 4th annual menorah lighting Sunday in Arlington Heights will feature a new "art" menorah in which participants will be able to collectively create a mosaic covered i...
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Cardinal helps hand out turkeys: 'Today we're making sure that nobody's excluded at the table of life'
Nov 24, 2021 12:00 am - Cardinal Blase Cupich took a break from handing out turkey dinners at a South Side church Wednesday to reflect on the act of giving. "Giving thanks is something that rea...
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Uttar Pradesh Association of Greater Chicago celebrates Diwali traditional wayNov 23, 2021 10:00 pm - The Uttar Pradesh Association of Greater Chicago held a function for the annual day and Diwali celebration on Friday, Nov. 12, at the Ashyana Banquet Hall in Downers Gro...
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Pope sends message to Mass remembering slain UK lawmaker
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Even in tough times, holidays are specialNov 22, 2021 10:00 pm - "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." - John 16:33 (NIV) The holiday season is here! It's the season known for turkey dinners...
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'Mary's Garden' Advent program features flowers associated with Blessed Virgin MaryNov 21, 2021 10:00 pm - Ladies, imagine yourself - in December - in a fragrant garden, surrounded by stunning flowers and beautiful shrubbery. It's the perfect place to prayerfully reflect on t...