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Violence, illiteracy, poverty and hunger. With so many tragedies in this world — or just this city — why do we haggle about religious differences? It's a thread I often...
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Child Trauma Center helps heal youth
When an explosion in the vacant property next door destroyed their home in 2008, Tekita Bryant and her sons lost almost everything. To recover some of her family's losses, Bryant,...
Join us to talk about faith and friction
Violence, illiteracy, poverty and hunger. With so many tragedies in this world — or just this city — why do we haggle about religious differences? It's a thread I often...
Emanuel to light menorah at Daley Plaza during Hanukkah
After flipping the switch for two annual tree-lighting ceremonies in Daley Plaza, Chicago's first Jewish mayor Rahm Emanuel will light the menorah on the third night of Hanukkah Monday, according...
A Catholic homecoming
As the queen mother of megachurches, Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington has become a refuge for spiritual seekers and people of faith who no longer feel inspired by...
A Catholic homecoming
As the queen mother of megachurches, Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington has become a refuge for spiritual seekers and people of faith who no longer feel inspired by...
Uptown pastor riles neighborhood with conditions on Thanksgiving meal
For 15 years, the Rev. Milton Johnson Jr. has chosen to serve the poor behind the scenes in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. Out of his own pocket, and with help from...
Readings, concert mark selection of Chicago as National Bible City
Ever since the presidency of Franklin Roosevelt, the National Bible Association has sponsored a celebration of the Judeo-Christian scriptures around the week of Thanksgiving. This year, President Barack Obama's hometown...
‘Jihad’ ads on CTA buses spark outrage
The controversial ads unveiled on the back of 10 CTA buses Wednesday read, "In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man." They conclude with...
‘Jihad’ ads on CTA buses spark outrage
The controversial ads unveiled on the back of 10 CTA buses Wednesday read, "In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man." They conclude with...