Religion
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Celebrate International Day of Peace Sept. 21 in GenevaSep 17, 2019 11:00 pm - In the spirit of peace, diversity and humanity, several local faith groups have combined efforts to host this year's local International Day of Peace event: "Diverse Voi...
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Elgin Vineyard offers seminar on responding with graceSep 17, 2019 11:00 pm - In today's divisive society, it's not always easy to communicate love and respect. People take offense easily. Poorly chosen words may sound judgmental. Words meant to o...
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Keep belief strong with faith-filled conversationsSep 17, 2019 11:00 pm - "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." - Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) We all have something we hope to happen. Whether it be the manif...
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Pope's visit to Thailand will also be a family reunion
Sep 13, 2019 7:00 am - UDON THANI, Thailand (AP) - Catholics in Thailand are celebrating the official announcement of the first papal visit in 35 years, but one 77-year-old nun in a far-flung ...
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Pope Francis to visit Thailand, Japan in November
Sep 13, 2019 7:00 am - BANGKOK (AP) - Pope Francis will travel to Thailand and Japan in November for a visit expected to highlight his call for complete nuclear disarmament and honor the small...
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Des Plaines church added to National Register of Historic PlacesSep 13, 2019 5:35 am - The First Congregational Church building in Des Plaines has been named to the National Register of Historic Places, just in time for the congregation's 150th birthday ne...
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'Last Call Before Fall' organizers thank community for successful eventSep 12, 2019 11:00 pm - The cloudy skies and rain couldn't stop the first "Last Call Before Fall." The September community festival in Mill Creek, hosted by Rejoice Lutheran Church, raised $1,5...
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AP PHOTOS: Moroccans feast, light up sky on Shiite holy day
Sep 12, 2019 7:00 am - SALE, Morocco (AP) - Women thrumming drums, children devouring rich pastries, red flares lighting up the sky - these are telltale signs that Moroccans are marking Ashour...
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Patience is a virtue while waiting on God's blessingsSep 10, 2019 11:00 pm - "Let be and be still, and know (recognize and understand) that I am God" - Psalm 46:10 (AMP) I used to manage a doctor's office. As I walked through the waiting room,...
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St. James School celebrates Grandparents DaySep 10, 2019 11:00 pm - On Friday, Sept. 6, Saint James' grandparents were welcomed by the eighth-grade National Junior Honor Society students and ushered to their seats, where their grandchild...