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Washington area churches hold vigil for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, held in El Salvador prison

Members of United Church of Christ (UCC) congregations in the Washington, D.C. area joined other faith communities in a prayer vigil near the White House on April 14.

Ongoing immigration issues spotlight U.S. freedoms and history challenges

Lately, discussions around United States immigration policies have intensified.

COREM calls out Trump policies as harmful in a new statement

The Council for Racial and Ethnic Ministries (COREM) issued a statement referred to as “A Prophetic Cry,” condemning the policies and actions implemented by the Trump Administration.

Casals Elementary School: How many students met or exceeded expectations in mathematics in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 30% of Casals Elementary School students passed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Which former City West Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, April 18?

These former City West Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, April 18.

Crime Recap: Parolees near Illinois ZIP Code 60647 convicted of homicide in 2024

During 2024, one offender charged with homicide was released on parole near Illinois ZIP Code 60647, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Weekly high school sports recap: week starting April 6

Scores from high school matches games during the week starting April 6.

UCC launches Global HOPE newsletter to connect church with resources

A tornado hit a small southern town, prompting United Church of Christ (UCC) congregations to look for clean-up resources.

Did Casals Elementary School students succeed or fail in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 47.4% of Casals Elementary School students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Which former City West Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, April 17?

These former City West Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, April 17.

Luke Oblen, former DePaul College Prep standout, played on Sunday, April 13 in NCAA Division I baseball game

The Appalachian State Mountaineers won 8-5 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Marshall Thundering Herd on Sunday, April 13.

On Sunday, April 13, former DePaul College Prep standout Kevin O'Connor’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I baseball game

The Bellarmine Knights lost 10-7 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Central Arkansas Bears on Sunday, April 13.

AJ Garcia, former DePaul College Prep standout, played on Sunday, April 13 in NCAA Division I baseball game

The Michigan Wolverines won 10-0 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers on Sunday, April 13.

On Sunday, April 13, former DePaul College Prep standout Dylan Kaminski’s college team won in an NCAA Division II baseball game

The game took place at Greyhound Park.

Crime Recap: Parolees near Illinois ZIP Code 60612 convicted of crimes against persons in 2024

During 2024, 10 offenders charged with crimes against persons were released on parole near Illinois ZIP Code 60612, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Chicago Park District announces online registration for 2025 summer programs and day camps

It’s approaching summertime, and the Chicago Park District has announced the opening dates for online registration of its Summer Programs and Day Camps.

On Saturday, April 12, former DePaul College Prep standout Kevin O'Connor’s college team won in an NCAA Division I baseball game

The game took place at Knights Field.

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