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Being Muslim on the 10th anniversary of September 11th

May 9, 2019 at 8:53 a.m.

The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks ignited an unprecedented level of anxiety in Chicago's Muslim community. A look back at the Tribune's coverage 10 years ago recounts stories of Islamic schools...

Judge: State not required to renew contract with Catholic Charities

May 16, 2019 at 8:23 a.m.

A Sangamon County judge has ruled that the state can decline to renew its contract with Catholic Charities in Illinois to provide foster care and adoption services, meaning children can...

Judge hears arguments in Catholic Charities case

May 16, 2019 at 8:22 a.m.

SPRINGFIELD -- A Sangamon County judge heard oral arguments today from lawyers representing four Catholic Charities agencies who urged him to prevent the state from severing a partnership that has...

Bill Hybels, senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church, speaks to audience members at the Global Leadership Summit in South Barrington on Thursday.

Willow Creek pastor clarifies stance on gays

May 16, 2019 at 8:21 a.m.

Amid accusations that Willow Creek Community Church promotes an "anti-gay agenda," the Rev. Bill Hybels today tried to clear the air by clarifying the church's views on homosexuality. "We challenge...

Starbucks CEO cancels church appearance

May 16, 2019 at 8:20 a.m.

Already catching heat for how a café manager allegedly berated and fired a gay employee, the CEO of Starbucks suddenly cancelled an appearance at Willow Creek Community Church this week...

Tenzin Gyatso (cq), His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama of Tibet, the spiritual leader of the nation of Tibet, speaks at an event presented by the Theosophical Society in America called "Building the Bridges" at the Harris Theater at Millennium Park in Chicago today.

Scholars and Dalai Lama discuss compassion, humanity in Chicago

May 16, 2019 at 8:10 a.m.

Three religious scholars reflected upon oneness, humanity and compassion with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on Monday, capping the Tibetan spiritual leader's fifth visit to Chicago. The rabbi, pastor...

State will hold off cutting foster care to 2 religious agencies

May 16, 2019 at 8:08 a.m.

The state will not immediately cut off foster care funding to Catholic Social Services of Southern Illinois or the Evangelical Child and Family Agency, despite concerns that both agencies discriminate...

Judge stops state from dropping Catholic Charities from foster care

May 15, 2019 at 1:35 p.m.

SPRINGFIELD --- A judge in Springfield today ordered that Catholic Charities can keep serving foster children despite the state's decision to eliminate their contract.The order is temporary and a hearing...

Judge stops state from dropping Catholic Charities from foster care

August 23, 2021 at 12:58 a.m.

SPRINGFIELD --- A judge in Springfield today ordered that Catholic Charities can keep serving foster children despite the state's decision to eliminate their contract.The order is temporary and a hearing...

Judge stops state from dropping Catholic Charities from foster care

May 23, 2019 at 3:47 p.m.

SPRINGFIELD --- A judge in Springfield today ordered that Catholic Charities can keep serving foster children despite the state's decision to eliminate their contract.The order is temporary and a hearing...

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