Campaign to rebuild historic South Side Chicago church kicks off with Sunday service
Most people see the ruins of a burned-out church. But the senior pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on Chicago's South Side sees a new chapel, a health and wellness center, and a youth center.
Most people see the ruins of a burned-out church. But the senior pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on Chicago's South Side sees a new chapel, a health and wellness center, and a youth center.
Antisemitic flyers littered around Highland Park
A group of residents in Highland Park woke up Thursday morning to find antisemitic propaganda in the form of leaflets on their front driveways. They were distributed on Yom HaShoah--Holocaust Remembrance Day.
A group of residents in Highland Park woke up Thursday morning to find antisemitic propaganda in the form of leaflets on their front driveways. They were distributed on Yom HaShoah--Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Antisemitic hate speech flyers found in Highland Park on Yom HaShoah
"We as a City stand by our Statement Against Hate, and strongly condemn all acts of antisemitism," said Mayor Rotering. “As Elie Wiesel famously noted in his 1986 Nobel Prize acceptance speech ‘Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.’ We will not be silent. This is hate.”
"We as a City stand by our Statement Against Hate, and strongly condemn all acts of antisemitism," said Mayor Rotering. “As Elie Wiesel famously noted in his 1986 Nobel Prize acceptance speech ‘Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.’ We will not be silent. This is hate.”
Volunteers pitch in to beautify suburban Chicago retreat center for Latino youth
The founder of a North West Suburban Spiritual Retreat for Young Hispanics said his prayers have been answered, thanks to a home improvement chain.
The founder of a North West Suburban Spiritual Retreat for Young Hispanics said his prayers have been answered, thanks to a home improvement chain.
Chicago Archdiocese reaches settlement over sex abuse claims against George Clements
Before Rev. George Clements died, Hollywood made a movie about him. But now, the Chicago Archdiocese is paying more than $100,000 to a man who claims Father Clements abused him during the 1970s.
Before Rev. George Clements died, Hollywood made a movie about him. But now, the Chicago Archdiocese is paying more than $100,000 to a man who claims Father Clements abused him during the 1970s.
Chicago Archdiocese reaches settlement over sex abuse claims against Rev. George Clements
Before Rev. George Clements died, Hollywood made a movie about him. But now, the Chicago Archdiocese is paying more than $100,000 to a man who claims Father Clements abused him during the 1970s.
Before Rev. George Clements died, Hollywood made a movie about him. But now, the Chicago Archdiocese is paying more than $100,000 to a man who claims Father Clements abused him during the 1970s.
Chicago Archdiocese reaches $800,000 settlement over sex abuse claims
Before Rev. George Clements died, Hollywood made a movie about him. But now, the Chicago Archdiocese is paying more than $100,000 to a man who claims Father Clements abused him during the 1970s.
Before Rev. George Clements died, Hollywood made a movie about him. But now, the Chicago Archdiocese is paying more than $100,000 to a man who claims Father Clements abused him during the 1970s.
Supreme Court to hear case of Bremerton football coach fired for praying on field
A former Washington state football coach who lost his job for praying on the field after games is making his case before the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday.
A former Washington state football coach who lost his job for praying on the field after games is making his case before the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday.
Englewood church leaders lay out plans to rebuild Antioch Missionary Baptist
While crews knock down Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, the plans to rebuild on the same spot at Englewood and Stewart avenues, were announced Thursday morning.
While crews knock down Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, the plans to rebuild on the same spot at Englewood and Stewart avenues, were announced Thursday morning.
Demolition begins at historic Englewood church destroyed in fire
Demolition crews will begin tearing down Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on Wednesday, days after a fire all but destroyed the historic Englewood church.
Demolition crews will begin tearing down Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on Wednesday, days after a fire all but destroyed the historic Englewood church.
Mural of Jesus survives Chicago church fire
Some are calling it a beacon of hope on Chicago's South Side.
Some are calling it a beacon of hope on Chicago's South Side.
Chicagoans celebrate Ramadan with prayer and fasting
Dr. Dilara Sayeed from the Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition talks about how people across the state are celebrating Ramadan and what the holy month means to Muslims.
Dr. Dilara Sayeed from the Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition talks about how people across the state are celebrating Ramadan and what the holy month means to Muslims.
Fire at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood was caused by roof work
The Chicago Fire Department said on Saturday that a devastating fire at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in the Englewood neighborhood was “accidental and caused by work being done on the building roof using a propane torch.”
The Chicago Fire Department said on Saturday that a devastating fire at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in the Englewood neighborhood was “accidental and caused by work being done on the building roof using a propane torch.”
Chicago faiths observe religious celebrations on Friday
Jewish, Islamic, and Christian faiths were all observing religious holy days on Friday.
Jewish, Islamic, and Christian faiths were all observing religious holy days on Friday.
Chicago area faiths observe religious holy days on Friday
Jewish, Islamic, and Christian faiths were all observing religious holy days on Friday.
Jewish, Islamic, and Christian faiths were all observing religious holy days on Friday.
Chicago area faiths observe religious holy days on Friday
Jewish, Islamic, and Christian faiths were all observing religious holy days on Friday.
Jewish, Islamic, and Christian faiths were all observing religious holy days on Friday.
Russia's sunken warship may have been carrying piece of 'True Cross,' a Christian relic
A Russian news report in 2020 said the Christian relic would be stored on the Moskva, the flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, which sank this week.
A Russian news report in 2020 said the Christian relic would be stored on the Moskva, the flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, which sank this week.
Catholic Bishop speaks on experience supporting refugees at Poland-Ukraine border
Ukrainian Catholic Bishop Bohdan Danylo talks about assisting Ukrainian refugees near the Polish border and the extreme need felt by the people of Ukraine.
Ukrainian Catholic Bishop Bohdan Danylo talks about assisting Ukrainian refugees near the Polish border and the extreme need felt by the people of Ukraine.
Pope Francis calls for an Easter truce in Ukraine
Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass before crowds in St. Peter’s Square for the first time since the pandemic, Pope Francis called for “weapons to be laid down to begin an Easter truce."
Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass before crowds in St. Peter’s Square for the first time since the pandemic, Pope Francis called for “weapons to be laid down to begin an Easter truce."
Pope Francis voices support for Ukrainians under Russian bombardment
Heidi Schlumpf from National Catholic Reporter talks about Pope Francis' stance on the war in Ukraine.
Heidi Schlumpf from National Catholic Reporter talks about Pope Francis' stance on the war in Ukraine.