Religion
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Temple Chai schools awarded for excellence in Jewish educationAug 21, 2018 11:00 pm - The Religious and Hebrew schools of Temple Chai, a Reform Jewish congregation in Long Grove, were recently awarded accreditation by the Association of Reform Jewish Educ...
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Vatican: Pope expected to meet with abuse victims in Ireland
Aug 21, 2018 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Vatican said Tuesday that Pope Francis is expected to meet with victims of sexual abuse during his weekend visit to Ireland and speak out about t...
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Horseback preacher to lead worship Aug. 26Aug 20, 2018 11:00 pm - The Rev. Ronald Greene delivers a "Sermon on a Mount" at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, on the lawn of Christ United Methodist Church, 9009 W. Algonquin Road in Algonquin. The...
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Pope: No effort spared to fight abuse, but offers no details
Aug 20, 2018 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis vowed Monday that "no effort must be spared" to root out priestly sex abuse and cover-up from the Catholic Church, but gave no indicatio...
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Diocese moving 2 priests accused of sexual assault away from Lisle schoolAug 20, 2018 1:00 am - Responding to parents' concerns about two priests accused of sexual abuse living near a Lisle junior high school, the Diocese of Joliet on Monday said both priests eithe...
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Naperville mosque and church sponsor free health fair Sept. 8Aug 19, 2018 11:00 pm - A free community health fair - designed to spotlight a free health care clinic offered in Naperville year-round - is being sponsored for the second year in a row by the ...
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Irish archbishop urges pope to speak frankly about abuse
Aug 19, 2018 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - The archbishop of Dublin said Sunday he hopes Pope Francis will speak frankly about the "darkness" of priestly sex abuse during his upcoming visit to...
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Over 2 million Muslims begin annual hajj pilgrimage
Aug 19, 2018 7:00 am - MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) - More than 2 million Muslims began the annual hajj pilgrimage at first light on Sunday in Saudi Arabia, circling the cube-shaped Kaaba in Mecca...
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The Latest: Genoa archbishop: Pope prays for bridge victims
Aug 18, 2018 7:00 am - GENOA, Italy (AP) - The Latest on the Italy bridge collapse (all times local): 12:50 p.m. Genoa's archbishop has told mourners at a state funeral for victims of the city...
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Summer Celebration held at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des PlainesAug 18, 2018 1:00 am - The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Summer Celebration Saturday in Des Plaines featured live music, traditional dances and food in tranquil surroundings, as well as reli...