Religion
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Congregation Kneseth Israel celebrates 'Superhero Purim'Mar 05, 2017 10:00 pm - "Superhero Purim" is coming to Congregation Kneseth Israel, 330 Division St. in Elgin, on Sunday, March 12, with two special events. Purim celebrates the story of Queen ...
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Immanuel's pastor receives national awardMar 05, 2017 10:00 pm - On Sunday, March 5, Jonathan Laabs of the Lutheran Education Association, officially presented the Rev. Bill Beckmann of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, with the 20...
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Religious leaders encourage acceptance of immigrantsMar 05, 2017 12:00 am - Various religions, traditions, ethnic backgrounds and ages were represented in the nearly 200 people mingling Sunday in a packed room at St. Simon's Episcopal Church in ...
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New Vatican figures show deficit narrowed by half in 2015
Mar 04, 2017 6:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Vatican has issued new figures showing it narrowed its deficit by half in 2015 to 12.4 million euros ($13 million). That compares with a deficit ...
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The Bridge celebrates 90th birthday, new church in Prospect HeightsMar 03, 2017 12:00 am - The Bridge, a nondenominational church in Des Plaines, celebrates two milestones this weekend: its 90th anniversary in the community and the start of construction on Bri...
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Constable: What do monks give up for Lent?Mar 02, 2017 4:10 am - The concept of giving up something for Lent appeals to lots of folks, as nearly one-quarter of Americans do it, according to Christianity Today. Lent, which began Wedne...
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Gymnast Simone Biles to speak at Willow Creek this weekendMar 02, 2017 12:00 am - Editor's note: This story has been corrected to state that Simone Biles will speak at the 9 a.m. service Sunday. She tumbled, vaulted and flipped her way to a U.S. ...
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Magician, former 'Voice' finalist to headline Judson prayer breakfastMar 02, 2017 12:00 am - Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the Community Prayer Breakfast is May 10. Former University of Texas baseball player and magician Jim Munroe w...
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Lenten series looks at Reformation anniversaryMar 01, 2017 10:00 pm - The 500th anniversary of the Reformation has no better commemoration than to build bridges of understanding between the two original parties: Catholics and Lutherans. T...
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Pope Francis gets Ash Wednesday ashes in Rome to start Lent