AvatarChicago Sun-TimesFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo19 hours agoBen Stern, Holocaust survivor who fought against Nazi rally in Skokie, dead at 102suntimes.com - Mitch DudekHe launched a campaign against a proposed neo-Nazis march at a time the suburb was home to many Holocaust survivors. His rabbi at Skokie Central …
AvatarChicago Sun-TimesFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo3 days agoSt. Sabina unveils sculpture of Jesus weeping over gun violence victim: 'I hope this wakes people up'suntimes.com - David StruettThe life-size sculpture, titled Thou Shalt Not Kill, shows a hooded victim of gun violence face down on the ground, bullet holes etched into his …
AvatarChicago Sun-TimesFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo6 days agoColorful spotted lanternfly just one more thing to make us see redsuntimes.com - Michael SneedNow that spring has officially sprung, come concerns the dreaded spotted lanternfly, a colorful leafhopper from China, is expected to add to our …
AvatarChicago Sun-TimesFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoCardinal Blase Cupich turns 75, sends mandatory resignation letter to Vaticansuntimes.com - Cindy HernandezThe cardinal, a close adviser to Pope Francis, is now at the church’s mandatory retirement age. He submitted his resignation letter, the Archdiocese …
AvatarChicago Sun-TimesFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoAnti-Defamation League accuses Chicago Palestinian advocate groups of fueling antisemitismsuntimes.com - David StruettThe ADL says in a new report that pro-Palestinian groups are stoking a rise in anti-Jewish hate through weekly protests, organizing on campuses and …
AvatarChicago Sun-TimesFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoBlack Catholics at Joliet's Sacred Heart Church worry what its closing will meansuntimes.com - Elvia Malagón“When you shut down Sacred Heart, the fear is: Are they shutting down Black Catholics?” one member says. For decades, the church preserved an …
AvatarChicago Sun-TimesFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoGive Scientology a break!suntimes.com - Neil SteinbergThe opening of a new Chicago center occasions rehashing of serious accusations against the organization. Preconceptions can blind you, so you see …
AvatarChicago Sun-TimesFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMuslim organizations emphasize interfaith connection, community and healing during Ramadansuntimes.com - Audrey HettlemanRamadan begins Sunday night. Chicago organizations have planned interfaith gatherings during the month to foster community and cross-cultural …
AvatarChicago Sun-TimesFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoChurch of Scientology expands in Chicagosuntimes.com - Mariah Rush, Robert HerguthThe Printers Row location — which is next to a Columbia College dorm — had a grand opening last weekend, with help from Cook County state’s attorney …
AvatarChicago Sun-TimesFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoCatholic Charities to cut 300 jobs in shift from government contractssuntimes.com - David StruettThe contracts, which fund 12% of its budget, cover services such as child care, youth programs, behavioral health counseling, senior care, adult …
AvatarChicago Sun-TimesFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSt. Frances of Rome School in Cicero saved from closure in its 100th year thanks to donorssuntimes.com - Phyllis ChaThe Archdiocese of Chicago announced Wednesday that St. Frances will stay open at least the next five years after groups and individuals pledged …
AvatarChicago Sun-TimesFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoArchbishop or AARP card? When Cardinal Blase Cupich turns 75, will Pope Francis keep him on?suntimes.com - Michael SneedAlthough Sneed is told Cardinal Cupich has yet to officially tender his mandatory resignation, do not place a bet on the pope accepting it. Cupich is …