Religion
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St. Irene School in Warrenville to close after 68 yearsJan 08, 2021 12:00 am - St. Irene Catholic School in Warrenville will close at the end of the school year. The Diocese of Joliet announced Thursday it is shutting down the school, citing lo...
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Let Christ's love shine through youJan 08, 2021 12:00 am - "You shall love your neighbor as yourself" ... - James 2:8 (NKJV) In the midst of a pandemic, we can be leery of helping another in need. But there are moments to take ...
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Naperville's Our Saviour's Lutheran Church brings creativity to Christmas Eve worshipJan 06, 2021 10:00 pm - Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Naperville, like many churches in the country faced a challenging feat this Christmas season, making Christmas Eve special, despite the ...
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Downers Grove church on track for new buildingJan 06, 2021 12:00 am - Belmont Bible Church in Downers Grove appears to be closer to its goal to construct a new building. The two-story, 32,000-square-foot structure would be home to a combi...
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Activist priest Michael Pfleger hit with sex abuse allegations
Jan 06, 2021 12:00 am - Activist Chicago priest the Rev. Michael Pfleger has been asked to step aside due to allegations of sexual abuse that occurred decades ago, the Archdiocese of Chicago an...
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Aurora church's Blessing Tree brings yuletide cheer to local familiesJan 05, 2021 10:00 pm - Aurora Advent Christian Church congregants donated $2,300 for the Family Blessing tree and Salvation Army yuletide gift drives. Senior Pastor Rev. Matt Mull said, "We we...
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Agape Connection to honor Martin Luther King Jan. 17 with guest Rev. Raphael WarnockJan 05, 2021 10:00 pm - On Sunday, Jan. 17, Agape Connection, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization in Aurora, will host its 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Day celebration virtually beginning a...
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Naperville interfaith prayer service to be held virtuallyJan 05, 2021 12:00 am - Naperville's 17th annual interfaith prayer service for peace will be held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the theme, "From Tragedy and Division t...
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Compassion for Campers starts new year with new gear Jan. 5 in WoodstockJan 01, 2021 10:00 pm - With the support of The Faith Leaders of McHenry County, the host church, and Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church volunteers Compassion for Campers, the program ...
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Back pain causes pope to skip Vatican New Year's ceremonies
Dec 31, 2020 6:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - A back condition has forced Pope Francis to skip New Year's ceremonies at St. Peter's Basilica, a Vatican spokesman said Thursday. Francis was suffe...