Religion
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27 religious groups sue Trump administration to protect houses of worship from immigration arrests
Feb 11, 2025 8:30 am - More than two-dozen Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans — ranging from the Episcopal Church and the Union for Reform Judaism to the Mennonites and Unitarian Universalists — filed a federal court lawsuit Tuesday challenging a Trump administration move giving immigration agents more leeway to make arrests at houses of worship.
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‘Hell has open borders’: Palatine church causes stir with sign invoking illegal immigrationFeb 10, 2025 9:01 pm - A sign outside a Palatine church across the street from a school with a diverse population is causing a stir.
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Chili for Charity event to raise funds for Elgin schoolsFeb 06, 2025 4:12 pm - Elgin Knights of Columbus are hosting 27th annual Chili for Charity event on Feb. 22. Find out how you can indulge in unlimited chili while supporting a great cause!
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Trump tells prayer breakfast he wants to root out ‘anti-Christian bias’ and urges ‘bring God back’
Feb 06, 2025 7:46 am - President Donald Trump said Thursday that he wants to root out “anti-Christian bias” in the U.S., announcing that he was forming a task force led by Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the “targeting” of Christians.
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Huntley’s Shepherd of the Prairie hosts new member eventFeb 05, 2025 3:28 pm - Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley is holding a new member gathering on Feb. 16 for prospective members to learn more about the church.
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Make a new friend this Valentine’s DayFeb 05, 2025 2:19 pm - Annettee Budzban says that in order to make friends we need to be friendly.
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Wheaton’s Trinity Episcopal Church celebrating 150 years with community eventsFeb 05, 2025 12:01 pm - Trinity Episcopal Church in Wheaton is celebrating 150 years in 2025 with special events including vintage service reenactments, a music program, and building tours showcasing its history.
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Huntley church hosts six-week series on faithFeb 04, 2025 10:15 pm - Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley presenting 6-session adult education series on human vessels of faith, examining various models of distinct spiritualities.
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St. John’s School to host Feb. 8 open house for prospective familiesFeb 03, 2025 9:05 pm - Local Elgin school hosting special Valentine's Day open house event - find out what fun activities they have planned for kids.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC offers class on the journey of Black MethodistsFeb 03, 2025 8:25 pm - The Rev. Dwight Stewart will lead a class on the history of Black Methodists at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton, exploring their journey of pain, struggle, and faith.