City West Journal

The United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a memorandum on July 28, 2025, titled “Protecting Religious Expression in the Federal Workplace.” The document emphasizes the rights of federal workers to religious freedom as outlined...

La Biblioteca Pública de Chicago está ofreciendo apoyo a quienes buscan aprender a leer en inglés, español o ambos idiomas.

La Biblioteca Pública de Chicago ha compartido una serie de recursos para apoyar el aprendizaje de la lectura en español y fomentar el desarrollo bilingüe en los niños.

Leslie McKinily, Chief Early Childhood Education Officer at Chicago Public Schools (CPS), will host an informational session for families with children entering CPS Pre-K programs this fall.

Cook County is organizing the Pathways to Cook County Summit, an event aimed at increasing procurement opportunities and strengthening connections with small businesses.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced that 14 nonprofit organizations will receive grants through the Cook County Arts Creative Placemaking program.

Voters at the 35th General Synod have rejected a proposed revision to the UCC Constitution and Bylaws.

The General Synod 35 concluded with a vibrant closing worship service, highlighting spirit, art, and community.

The Cook County Board of Commissioners has sanctioned over $81 million for transportation projects within the county.

Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution recognizing the county's achievements in receiving 78 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards for 2025.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced $25 million in grant awards for community-based programming aimed at addressing gun violence.

Conversations around mental health are set to become more just and compassionate following the approval of a new resolution by General Synod delegates on July 14.

With a significant majority, the Declaration of Support for Philippine Human Rights was approved at General Synod 35.

Following a discussion described as "very open and free flowing," the General Synod has adopted a resolution to recognize the Small Town and Rural (STAR) Coalition of the United Church of Christ as a Self-Created Group.

Following a thorough discussion, the General Synod has declared the ongoing situation in Palestine as a "humanitarian crisis that calls for immediate action."

With religious nationalism drawing attention in North America and Europe, a U.S. church is highlighting similar issues in India.

Delegates at General Synod 35 have passed a resolution opposing the Trump administration's immigration policies.

The Synod choir, composed of 20 singers and their conductor Bryan Johnson, gathered at the Kansas City Convention Center for a brief rehearsal before their performance.

As the Our Whole Lives (OWL) program marks its 25th anniversary, the General Synod has strongly endorsed its mission of providing faith-based comprehensive sexuality education.

Exciting developments took place at General Synod 35, where the Missouri Mid-South Conference (MMSC) announced the launch of KPVF-FM.