Religion
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Aurora Advent church opens for in-person worshipJun 09, 2020 11:00 pm - Unlocking. That's how Rev. Matt Mull introduced his first live summer worship service Sunday at Aurora Advent Christian Church. The church had been on lockdown since Mar...
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Members of several churches pray for peace in Hanover Park parking lot serviceJun 09, 2020 1:00 am - The parking lot at Evangel Church in Hanover Park was packed with more than 250 people from area churches praying together Tuesday morning. Pastor Jon Peacock of Mission...
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Two Elgin churches merge to form Journey of HopeJun 08, 2020 11:00 pm - The merger of two Elgin congregations is now final. Epworth United Methodist Church and Wesley United Methodist Church have joined together to form Journey of Hope. The...
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Follow God's plan for your future successJun 08, 2020 1:00 am - "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) Forty years a...
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World reaches 400,000 virus deaths as pope urges caution
Jun 07, 2020 7:00 am - BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities on Sunday, a day after the government of Brazil broke...
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The Latest: Pope warns 'Be careful' after lockdowns lifted
Jun 07, 2020 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis is cautioning people in countries emerging from coronavirus lockdowns to keep following authorities' rules for COVID-19 containment. 'œBe car...
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Caring in Action: Franciscan sister living her vows by making masksJun 06, 2020 7:32 am - When the COVID-19 pandemic began to strike the Chicago area in March, a Batavia woman found herself stuck at home, deemed vulnerable to the virus as a 61-year-old with a...
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US cardinal at Vatican prays for Floyd, and America's future
Jun 05, 2020 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - The highest-ranking American cardinal at the Vatican on Friday deplored the 'œunjust'ť killing of George Floyd, saying it laid bare that the Christian princi...
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Follow Jesus' protest style of peace not violenceJun 05, 2020 6:00 am - Speak up and judge fairly, defending the rights of the poor and the needy. - Proverbs 31:9 (NIV) Protests, riots and injustices highlight the news headlines. To the you...
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Hilltop Community Supper continues June 9 as drive-thruJun 02, 2020 11:00 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee hosts Hilltop Community Suppers, an outreach effort that offers a free meal on the second Tuesday of the month. The suppers are op...