Religion
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Gaza marks the start of Eid with outdoor prayers in the rubble and food growing ever scarcer
Jun 06, 2025 9:15 am - Palestinians across the war-ravaged Gaza Strip marked the start of one of Islam’s most important holidays with prayers outside destroyed mosques and homes early Friday, with little hope the war with Israel will end soon.
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An Aloha frame of mind: Finding peace and joy in everyday lifeJun 06, 2025 8:00 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos says practicing kindness, embracing each day with joy, and cultivating a warm, positive attitude can bring the "aloha spirit" into our daily lives and surroundings.
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St. Charles church singer leaves legacy of heavenly voiceJun 06, 2025 5:00 am - She had the voice of an angel. Marilyn Weinlader, music director at St. Patrick Church in St. Charles, touched thousands through her Heaven-sent gift of music.
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Wildlife photographer to share Alaska birding stories at June 14 luncheonJun 04, 2025 2:02 pm - Grace Lutheran Church’s Rebecca Circle is planning a salad and dessert luncheon on June 14 with presentation from wildlife photographer Jackie Bowman.
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Wheaton church is hosting story hour for kidsJun 04, 2025 2:00 pm - Gary United Methodist Church hosts intergenerational story time and activities for ages 3-5 on second Tuesdays in June, July and August.
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Eight faith groups to lead off Aurora Pride Parade with worship, pancake breakfastJun 04, 2025 1:27 pm - Eight local faith groups will host an interfaith service and a pancake breakfast, followed by walking together in the annual Aurora Pride parade on Sunday, June 8.
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East Dundee fire department builds ties with new maternity homeJun 04, 2025 1:02 pm - East Dundee comes together to support a new maternity home which offers housing and programs for pregnant women in need.
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Huntley church volunteers for Adopt-A-Highway programJun 04, 2025 11:45 am - Looking for an additional way to give back to the community and help keep Huntley clean and beautiful, Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church has “adopted” the stretch ...
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Music soothes our troubled mindsJun 04, 2025 10:26 am - Annettee Budzban says that music can lift our spirits and help us find answers.
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No kids, excess heat and payment plans. What to know about Hajj 2025