Religion
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Stop by 43rd annual Strawberry Festival SaturdayMay 02, 2016 11:00 pm - Stop by the 43rd annual Strawberry Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 340 Grand Blvd., Elgin. The theme of the day is everythi...
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Another successful rummage sale by Bethlehem Women's GuildMay 02, 2016 11:00 pm - The Bethlehem Women's Guild recently hosted its annual rummage sale. Proceeds from the sale are used to support 10 missions during the Christmas season and 10 missions d...
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Join pet blessing service May 22 at Zion UMCMay 02, 2016 11:00 pm - A pet blessing service will be held at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, May 22, at Zion United Methodist Church, 157 W. Jefferson Ave. in Hampshire. Animal lovers are invited to bring...
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Pope decries 'desperate' situation in Syrian city of Aleppo
May 01, 2016 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis is decrying worsening violence amid the already "desperate" humanitarian situation in Syria, particularly in the northern city of Aleppo...
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Pope insists pedophile criminals be 'severely' punished
May 01, 2016 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis is insisting that pedophiles who abuse children be severely punished. Speaking to faithful in St. Peter's Square Sunday, he greeted an I...
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At the Vatican, Biden seeks common cause with pope on cancer
Apr 29, 2016 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Vice President Joe Biden found common cause with Pope Francis on Friday at the Vatican for a global commitment to fund cancer research. Biden spoke a...
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The Latest: Pope says cancer research must be seen by all
Apr 29, 2016 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Latest on Vice President Joe Biden's visit to Vatican City and Rome (all times local): 12:35 p.m. Pope Francis is stressing that stressing that r...
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Islamic group seeks Elk Grove office locationApr 29, 2016 1:00 am - An Islamic organization is seeking approval to hold meetings and prayers within an existing office building complex in Elk Grove Village, officials say. Ali Yun Wali All...
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Join in Aurora Prayer Walk for National Day of Prayer May 5Apr 28, 2016 11:00 pm - Aurora area residents are encouraged to participate in various prayer efforts in observation of the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 5. Again this year, a couple ...
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Mosque won't sue Rolling Meadows after city denies moveApr 28, 2016 1:00 am - City council rejected request to move to larger site