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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...

Greta Gerwig appears at the 37th annual Producers Guild Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 28, 2026, left, and Meryl Streep appears at The Albies in London on Oct. 3, 2025. (AP Photo)

A familiar figure, a new voice: Meryl Streep’s Aslan stirs gender debate over Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’

By Peter Smith

October 4, 2026 at 11:23 a.m.

The public hasn’t viewed a frame from director Greta Gerwig’s movie adaptation of the classic...

Actor Lou Ferrigno reacts after throwing the first pitch before the Chicago White Sox play the Oakland Athletics at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Hulk star Lou Ferrigno fulfills childhood dream meeting with Pope Leo XIV

By Associated Press

September 30, 2026 at 7:11 a.m.

The Incredible Hulk fulfilled a childhood dream by meeting with Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday.

The 2026 cast of the prize-winning play “Beyond the Door,” features, from left, Jasmine Nelson, Nikkia Douglas and Rita Wicks. (Karl Ray)

Former addict puts ‘a seed of hope’ on stage in ‘Beyond the Door’

By Myrna Petlicki

August 18, 2026 at 5:22 a.m.

Lansing resident Denise Jones turned her fight against addiction into a book and award-winning play...

Tobias Feick, from left, Nathaniel Davis and Malachi Voight bow their heads in prayer during Ogle County Cowboy Church’s “Church in the Dirt” at the Ogle County Fairgrounds in Oregon on July 12, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Salvation with a twang: Illinois ‘cowboy church’ blends worship, Western themes and equestrian culture

By Angie Leventis Lourgos

August 16, 2026 at 9:06 a.m.

The worship style uses cowboy culture and rural life to share the Bible, part of...

A person holds a cut-out of Pope Leo as Chicago White Sox mascot Southpaw tosses a ball around before a game between the Sox and the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 11, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago White Sox’s Pope hat giveaway at Rate Field

By Chris Sweda

August 11, 2026 at 11:40 p.m.

Photos from the promotional pope hat giveaway at the Chicago White Sox game on Tuesday,...

Joe Laclede, Judy Beckerdite, Natalie Laclede, Laura Laclede and Andrew Laclede pose for a photograph while wearing their pope hats before a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 11, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Chicago White Sox’s Pope Hat Night makes believers out of everyone

By Paul Sullivan

August 11, 2026 at 11:53 p.m.

It was 1:40 a.m. at the Vatican when the Chicago White Sox game began, so...

Retired first grade teacher Eleanor Griegel greets former students in her old classroom Sunday at Queen of Martyrs School, which is closing after 74 years in Evergreen Park. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Alumni, former teachers gather in Evergreen Park for farewell to Queen of Martyrs School

By Jeff Vorva

August 9, 2026 at 6:46 p.m.

A farewell Mass and tours of Queen of Martyrs School in Evergreen Park gave alumni...

Dolton Mayor Jason House hopes to eventually restore the former Village Hall on Park Avenue, after the Village Board approved historical designation for the building Aug. 3, 2026. (Olivia Stevens/Daily Southtown)

Dolton designates old Village Hall as landmark as part of bid for pope tourism

By Olivia Stevens

August 5, 2026 at 3:16 p.m.

The Dolton Village Board designated the former Village Hall and police and fire stations on...

Pope Leo XIV waves as he arrives to attend a prayer vigil at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Pope Leo hopes to visit United States soon

By The New York Times News Service Syndicate

July 31, 2026 at 2:03 p.m.

“Nothing is set in stone yet,” he said, “but I certainly hope to be there...

The White Sox will give away 40,000-plus team-branded hats that resemble a pope's mitre — a tip of the hat, one might say, to Pope Leo XIV's Chicago roots and White Sox fandom. (Darren Georgia/Chicago White Sox)

The story behind the White Sox pope hat

By Nina Metz

August 14, 2026 at 9:25 a.m.

How does one even recreate a pope's miter, let alone find a company to manufacture...

St. Julie Billiart parishioners share signs of peace Saturday at a driveway Mass in Tinley Park. (Jeff Vorva/for the Daily Southtown)

St. Julie Billiart parish brings Mass to Tinley Park driveways

By Jeff Vorva

July 26, 2026 at 9:05 a.m.

The Rev. Tirso Villaverde said St. Julie Billiart Parish in Tinley Park began celebrating Mass...

The Rev. Ken Fleck presided over Mass June 7, 2026, at St. George Catholic Church in Tinley Park to celebrate his 50th anniversary as a priest. (Jeff Vorva/for the Daily Southtown)

Two retired suburban pastors asked to step back pending investigation into abuse allegations

By Evy Lewis

July 24, 2026 at 1:58 p.m.

The Archdiocese of Chicago said it learned of forthcoming lawsuits accusing priests Kenneth Fleck and...