Religion
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Suburban groups stage Newtown remembrancesDec 14, 2013 3:14 pm - Groups throughout the suburbs gathered Saturday to remember the tragedy a year ago at a Newtown, Conn., school. On Dec. 14, 2012, 20 children and six adults were shot an...
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At Elgin Museum exhibit, it's all about traditionDec 14, 2013 7:00 am - The annual holiday exhibit, Touching on Traditions, has returned for its 28th year to the Elgin Public Museum, but its scope, officials say, is timeless. This year, 18 ...
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Christmas musical on SundayDec 13, 2013 4:01 pm - On Sunday, Dec. 15, the Chancel Choir of Christ Church, United Church of Christ in Des Plaines, will present a Christmas musical by Joel Raney. The musical, “A Thrill Of...
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Salvation Army live nativity in Norridge Friday and SaturdayDec 12, 2013 12:51 pm - The Salvation Army brings the nativity story to life with cast of 175 and live camels, donkeys and sheep Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13 and 14, at The Citadel, 8354 W. Fos...
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Thousands in Des Plaines to pray to Our Lady of GuadalupeDec 11, 2013 9:00 am - Jennett Alcantar has been coming to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines with her family for years. She's now 15, but she remembers the pilgrimages her fam...
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Palatine Sikh temple remembers Sandy HookDec 10, 2013 2:40 pm - A Wisconsin police officer labeled a hero for his efforts to save lives at a mass shooting outside a Sikh temple last year will be among the speakers Saturday when the S...
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Holiday gifts needn’t be expensiveDec 10, 2013 1:44 pm - “Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, incense and myrrh.” — Matthew 2:11 (NIV) Christmas is right around the corner and you find your...
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Quentin Road Baptist Church hosts annual Christmas pageantDec 10, 2013 11:24 am - Quentin Road Baptist Church in Lake Zurich hosts its annual “Christmas Pageant — Bethlehem’s Tower” with five performances. Take a special journey this holiday season a...
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Traffic around Maryville will be challenging: policeDec 09, 2013 4:08 pm - With thousands of pilgrims coming to Maryville on Wednesday and Thursday, Des Plaines police have issued a traffic alert and designated off-site parking areas to deal wi...
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Up to 100,000 expected to honor Our Lady of GuadalupeDec 09, 2013 2:00 pm - More than 100,000 people will descend on Maryville Academy in Des Plaines this week — many of them on foot — to celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Rev...