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News from April 2025
The Michigan Wolverines won 10-0 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers on Sunday, April 13.

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.

Weekly high school sports recap: week starting April 6

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Lately, discussions around United States immigration policies have intensified.

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.

Cherry blossom trees bloom again in Chicago’s Jackson Park after four-year hiatus

After four years without significant blooms, the cherry blossom trees in Chicago's Jackson Park are once again coming to life.

United Church of Christ invites participation in 2025 All Church Read initiative

The United Church of Christ (UCC) is calling on its congregations to participate in the 2025 All Church Read initiative with a focus on justice-making within local communities.

Crime Recap: Parolees near Illinois ZIP Code 60639 convicted of property crimes in 2024

During 2024, 16 offenders charged with property crimes were released on parole near Illinois ZIP Code 60639, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Lowell Elementary School in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 19.4% of Lowell 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 Saturday, April 19?

These former City West Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 19.

Chicago Public Library invites organizations to Go Green Fair on June 25

Every summer, the Chicago Public Library hosts events centered around a specific theme.

Chicago Park District invests nearly $15 million in Douglass and Piotrowski Parks

Following the approval by the Chicago City Council of two Tax Increment Financing (TIF) proposals amounting to $12.7 million, the Chicago Park District is set to invest nearly $15 million in capital projects at Piotrowski Park and Douglass Park.

Chicago Public Library hosts annual gaming event for teens

Registration has opened for the fourth edition of Gamer’s Universe, scheduled for Saturday, June 14, at the Harold Washington Library Center.

Chicago Public Library plans events for AANHPI Heritage Month in May

Chicago Public Library is set to commemorate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month this May with a program titled "History/Herstory/Theirstory/Ourstory."