Madhu Krishnamurthy
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Suburban religious leaders hosting interfaith prayer service SundayJan 09, 2021 12:00 am - Suburban faith leaders will come together to host a virtual interfaith prayer service for World Peace Day at 2 p.m. Sunday. Eboo Patel, founder and president of the nonp...
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A COVID Christmas: Suburban churches keep traditions aliveDec 21, 2020 4:30 am - Christmas car caravans. Live nativities with masked volunteers performing to socially distanced audiences. Virtual and drive-in religious services. Suburban Christian co...
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First demographic report on Illinois Muslims is underwayDec 19, 2020 12:00 am - The first comprehensive demographic report on Illinois Muslims is underway and initial findings are expected to be completed by fall 2021. The Illinois Muslim Civic Coal...
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Why Illinois' electors say vote for Biden was more than symbolicDec 15, 2020 4:00 am - Casting Electoral College votes for president in Illinois - mostly a symbolic gesture - typically garners little notice, if any. Illinois is a "winner takes all" state, ...
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U-46 mentorship program for Black boys aims to create leadersDec 12, 2020 12:00 am - A mentorship program initially targeting youth in the Elgin community has shifted its focus toward helping African American boys develop leadership skills. Brothers Rise...
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Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe removed from Des Plaines shrine to discourage visitorsDec 11, 2020 12:00 am - Shrine canceled pilgrimage because of the pandemic
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How suburban Jewish congregations are celebrating Hanukkah this yearDec 10, 2020 4:30 am - With the coronavirus pandemic hampering holiday traditions and religious celebrations, faith communities are getting creative to bring together a socially distanced floc...
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Dist. 131 program's goal: Make every student bilingualDec 10, 2020 4:30 am - Alicia Smith wanted to help her biracial children connect with their cultural heritage. Smith, of Aurora, is Black. The father of her two sons is Mexican. It's why Smit...
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U-46 dual language teacher uses positivity, movement to engage studentsDec 09, 2020 5:00 am - U-46 dual language teacher uses brain breaks to make remote learning easier
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Muslim doctor lauded as hero for work on COVID-19 responseDec 05, 2020 12:00 am - Dr. Omar Lateef of Hinsdale, nationally renowned for his work managing the COVID-19 pandemic, will receive the Top Muslim Achiever 2020 award Sunday night during the Cou...