Midcentury church in Hometown in line for Landmarks Illinois grant for repairs
Landmarks Illinois has awarded a matching grant to Hometown Christian Church for roof repairs for the midcentury modern ...
Community steps up to support Chicago Heights family after fire claims their home
After the Van Vliet family lost their home in a fire, residents of Homewood, Flossmoor and Chicago Heights have helped them ...
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Four DuPage Catholic churches to be closed
Catholic churches in Carol Stream, Villa Park, Wheaton and Oakbrook Terrace are being closed as part of a restructuring plan announced Thursday by the Joliet Diocese. By July 1, St. Mark in Wheaton ...
More suburban Catholic congregations are slated for closure, merger by Bishop Ron Hicks
The latest wave of consolidations in the Diocese of Joliet follows other controversial closings in recent years. While "budgetary issues" are cited as among the factors, church officials refuse to ...
The Black church’s role in Civil Rights and social justice continues to grow
The Black church has long played a significant role in supporting faith and the fight for Civil Rights in America, with its origins dating back to the first African American congregations in the ...
How Trump’s education plans might affect Illinois
President Donald Trump has vowed to shutter the U.S. Department of Education. The move could carry many implications for ...
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Chicago bookstore bridging literacy gap for minority students
The bookstore focuses on a celebration of diverse voices for readers who enjoy stories by and about minority authors. After a ...
More Church Closings, Mergers For Diocese of Joliet Revealed
Finally, these four parish churches and one chapel will close effective July 1, 2025, the Diocese of Joliet revealed on ...