Religion
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Willows cast shines in 'Beauty and The Beast'Apr 05, 2012 8:00 am - Last weekend students at The Willows Academy, an independent college preparatory school for girls in Des Plaines, performed Disney's “Beauty and the Beast” in front of s...
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Flowered cross marks 40th yearApr 04, 2012 8:04 am - For the 40th year, Christ Church United Church of Christ in Des Plaines will celebrate Easter with its unique tribute to Christ’s resurrection. The centerpiece on the al...
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Model Seder teaches history of Jewish holidayApr 01, 2012 4:59 pm - Lynn Schroder attended her first Seder Sunday to learn more about Jewish culture. The St. Charles woman was one of several newcomers to the tradition Sunday as Fox Valle...
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Crosses are more than a fashion statement to ChristiansMar 29, 2012 4:05 pm - “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” — Luke 9:23 (NIV) As we look forward to celebrating Easter, one of the ...
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Choral society presents ‘Psalms and Songs’Mar 29, 2012 8:05 am - The Northwest Choral Society, under the direction of artistic director Alan Wellman, will present its spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Trinity United M...
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Des Plaines city attorney announces retirementMar 28, 2012 11:00 am - Longtime Des Plaines City Attorney Dave Wiltse announced his retirement Tuesday at a senior staff meeting. Wiltse is retiring June 29 after more than 18 years of working...
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Hoffman Estates Passover SederMar 27, 2012 5:10 pm - The women of Beth Tikvah Congregation, 300 Hillcrest Boulevard in Hoffman Estates, will host a special Seder from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 12. The event will pr...
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Schaumburg church holds blood driveMar 26, 2012 6:12 pm - There will be a community blood drive from 3-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, at St. Matthew Catholic Church Social Center, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. The Schaumbu...
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Pope focuses on Mexico's children during visitMar 24, 2012 3:45 pm - SILAO, Mexico — Pope Benedict XVI worked to build the future of Mexico's church by reaching out to children Saturday as tens of thousands of teenagers streamed into a va...
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Be patient while you're waiting for God's answersMar 22, 2012 2:00 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, I ...