Religion
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Holy Cross priest defies order to leave, continues pastoral duties
Jun 16, 2021 1:00 am - The Rockford Catholic Diocese issued a new statement countering a legal argument posted by a Holy Cross priest explaining why he is not leaving - but the priest has rema...
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Kids at Aurora Advent Christian Church raise $400 for charityJun 15, 2021 11:00 pm - Children attending Aurora Advent Christian Church's vacation Bible school had fun, learned about God, and raised $400 for an international charity. The Rev. Matt Mull sa...
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Volunteers help keep the community clean and greenJun 14, 2021 11:00 pm - "Serve the community you live in" is the mantra for HSS (Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh) and Sewa International. These two organizations recently participated in the DuPage Cou...
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US Catholic bishops meet amid divisions on Communion policy
Jun 14, 2021 7:00 am - When U.S. Catholic bishops convene virtually for a national meeting Wednesday, they will be divided ideologically as well as physically. They're split over whether to pr...
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Southern Baptists meet amid controversy over leaked letters
Jun 13, 2021 7:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - As Southern Baptists prepare for their biggest annual meeting in more than a quarter-century, accusations that leaders have shielded churches fro...
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Festive atmosphere as Willow Creek reopens Care CenterJun 13, 2021 1:00 am - The petting zoo, the baseball hitting tee, and the classic cars display are standard fare for summer events. But on a sunny Sunday at Willow Creek Community Church in So...
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Des Plaines nun who once was a socialite dies at 91
Jun 11, 2021 1:00 am - All members of the Discalced Carmelite order of nuns leave worldly things behind for a life of quiet contemplation. But Sister Mary Joseph of the Trinity might have left...
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A message to the Class of COVID 19: You made itJun 11, 2021 1:00 am - Dear Class, Congratulations on surviving the coronavirus pandemic. In many ways you are like a graduating class in high school. You've proved yourselves. You've passed t...
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Shepherd of the Prairie hosts Drive Through Food Drive June 12Jun 10, 2021 11:00 pm - Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main St. in Huntley, will hold an "Open your hearts, fill the carts" drive-through food drive in its parking lot to benefi...
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Vatican's financial crimes prosecution hurt by inexperience
Jun 09, 2021 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - European evaluators warned Wednesday that the Vatican's efforts to investigate and prosecute financial crimes were suffering from understaffing and inexperie...