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FILE – Television evangelist Jim Bakker poses in front of the Water Park in Columbia, SC, one of the attractions at his Heritage USA, March 19, 1987. (AP Photo/Lou Krasky, File)

Jim Bakker, who lost his ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire in sex and money scandals, dies at 86

By Jim Salter

October 6, 2026 at 6:16 a.m.

Jim Bakker, who along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around...

President Jimmy Carter and Pope John Paul II are shown at the White House Saturday, Oct. 6, 1979. (AP Photo)

Today in History: Pope John Paul II visits the White House

By Associated Press

October 6, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On Oct. 6, 1979, Pope John Paul II, on a weeklong U.S. tour, became the...

Pope John Paul II in Grant Park in Chicago in October 1979. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: Pope John Paul II conducts sermon by the shore in Grant Park

By Kori Rumore

October 5, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 5, according...

FILE – Abortion-rights protestors march between the Indiana Statehouse and the Indiana State Library where Vice President Kamala Harris was meeting with Indiana legislators to discuss reproductive rights, July 25, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Judge allows for religious exemption to Indiana’s abortion ban

By Alexandra Kukulka

March 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The state of Indiana is appealing a Marion County judge's March 5 ruling in favor...

Volunteer Maryam Amin, right, hands a gallon of milk to a client at the ICNA Relief Food Pantry on March 5, 2026, in Glendale Heights. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Muslim-run food pantry in Glendale Heights helps neighbors but faces halal meat shortage during Ramadan

By Zareen Syed

March 13, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

ICNA Relief Chicago sees staggering numbers of families in need of food aid throughout the...

Argentine Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, who chose the name of Pope Francis, waves to the crowd from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica after being elected 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, file)

Today in History: Francis becomes first non-European pope in over 1,250 years

By Associated Press

March 13, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

On March 13, 2013, Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope, choosing the papal name...

The head of Vatican Security, Gianluca Gauzzi Broccoletti, center, follows Pope Leo XIV as he visits the parish complex of Santa Maria della Presentazione on the outskirts of Rome, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope Leo XIV announces resignation of US bishop accused of embezzling $270K from California parish

By Gregory Bull

March 10, 2026 at 4:05 p.m.

The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in the San Diego area has resigned...

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in New Chicago will join with St. Bridget Roman Catholic Church, ceasing ministry at the New Chicago campus. (Anna Ortiz/for the Post-Tribune)

Gary Diocese moves to decrease number of parishes in North Lake County

By Anna Ortiz

March 10, 2026 at 4:04 p.m.

Northwest Indiana Catholic Church leaders said faith in the future remains strong following an announcement...

Jackie Jackson, Ashley Jackson, Santita Jackson, and Yusef Jackson stand behind Jesse Jackson Jr. as he cries during his speech during a funeral service for their father, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago, March 7, 2026. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

Rev. Jesse Jackson’s family and closest friends offer one last goodbye

By Darcel Rockett

March 8, 2026 at 2:12 p.m.

On Saturday, a final "homegoing" service represented the culmination of nine days of funerals and...

The custom 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum gifted to Pope Leo XIV by Ford CEO Jim Farley. (Ford Motor Co.)

Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant builds custom ‘popemobile’ Explorer SUV for Pope Leo XIV

By Robert Channick

March 6, 2026 at 6:12 p.m.

The black hybrid, custom 2026 Ford Explorer Platinum was built at the Chicago Assembly Plant...

Former President Barack Obama speaks during the memorial service for the Rev. Jesse Jackson at House of Hope in Chicago on March 6, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Service for Rev. Jesse Jackson draws former presidents and throngs of Chicagoans to send off civil rights icon

By Darcel Rockett

March 6, 2026 at 8:23 p.m.

A crescendo of voices from the worlds of religion, politics, business, sports and entertainment converged...

Jesse Jackson Jr. watches as pallbearers carry the casket of his father, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, into House of Hope for his public service on March 6, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Watch live: Rev. Jesse Jackson’s homegoing service in Chicago

By baiduhai

March 6, 2026 at 10:42 a.m.

A public service for the Rev. Jesse Jackson will be held in Chicago, with former...

Tarrah Cooper Wright, left, and Alex Sims-Jones discuss preparations for the service at the House of Hope in the Pullman neighborhood on March 5, 2026. Sims-Jones, CEO of APS and Associates, is the lead event producer and manager of the celebrations of life for the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Cooper Wright is the media and press lead. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Final farewells for Rev. Jesse Jackson put focus on his impact on Black women leaders

By Darcel Rockett

March 6, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

A public service for the Rev. Jesse Jackson will be held in Chicago on Friday,...