Over 2 years after fire, groundbreaking is held for new Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
The congregation that was displaced when its home burned down has begun the process of resurrecting a new church from the ashes of the old.
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The congregation that was displaced when its home burned down has begun the process of resurrecting a new church from the ashes of the old.
The Saint Sabina community took over a food pantry in Auburn Gresham to make sure no one goes hungry.
It's one of the largest annual rummage sales in the world, and it's held right in Chicago's northern suburbs. The Christ Church Rummage Sale will mark its 100th anniversary of selling a wide variety of merchandise at prices just about anyone could afford, and the long-standing tradition is all for a good cause.
He led a rare service in saint peter's basilica meant to atone for how the church dealt with sexual abuse by the clergy and how it's treated women.
It was just a year ago when the church was targeted by a vandal who repeatedly tore down its LGBTQ+ pride flags, a dark moment that made the congregation's commitment to the community all the more clear.
Dr. Byron T. Brazier, the pastor at Apostolic Church of God on Chicago's South Side will host town hall meetings ahead of the 2024 general election to talk to Black voters of all ages about "strategic voting."
A fire damaged a church and knocked out power to about 130,000 ComEd customers Monday morning in west suburban Downers Grove.
A fire damaged a church and knocked out power to about 130,000 ComEd customers Monday morning in west suburban Downers Grove.
It stands 16 feet high and is made up of 18 panels and thousands of individual pieces of glass. The stained glass window depicts two angels at the bottom of a Colorado mountain, and it has been at the church since 1902.
A church in the East Lakeview neighborhood was broken into for the second time this month. The pastor of Broadway United Methodist Church said the building sustained a lot of damage but it appeared nothing had been taken.
The pastor of Broadway United Methodist Church said the building sustained a lot of damage but it appeared nothing had been taken.
"Artists on the South Side of Chicago need space to create, exhibit, rehearse, perform. And Sacred Places have those spaces in abundance that are affordable and other underutilized."
A new South Side program combines two problems for one shared creative solution. Churches with unused space -- and artists who need a place to work. CBS 2's Sara Machi has the details.
The changes immediately open new doors for LGBTQ members — but over a quarter of U.S. congregations have already left the UMC, and more could follow.
"You would think we could all work together to resolve this."
The church was the vision of Catalan architect Antonio Gaudi who took over construction in the 1880s and died in 1926.
"Of course, we're devastated. We don't understand why these things happen," Joel Osteen said.
Several messages were spray-painted on the church.
Part of the front of a church building came crumbling down in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood Friday morning. Members of the Chicago Fire Department happened to be driving by when they saw the falling facade at Kingdom Builders Christian Center in the 1600 block of West 63rd Street.
City records show the building failed an inspection on Nov. 20 of last year. Inspectors noted three violations.
"The need is very great within these communities."
The pastor's church caught fire the day before Easter Sunday.
Seven months ago, the roof of a West Side church was peeled back by flames, and the inside was destroyed by fire. It happened the day before Easter Sunday. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray went inside Chance Ministries for a first look at its remarkably quick rebuild.
Roseland residents and leaders are expected to meet Wednesday night to address Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal to move migrants into tents on the far South Side.
The pastor at the 120-year-old church fears the ordeal could cost the church its building.
The incidents date back to October, with the latest happening on Monday during the evening and early morning hours.
After a quiet and cloudy day in the 30s, two rounds of snow develop late in the day on Thursday, and into the evening
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Edwards shot 8 for 15, including 6 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (9-1).
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
Thornton Township Trustees Christopher Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle have been going to great lengths to stall movement on Henyard's plans for the township.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Back in 2017, the city promised to replace the smelly windows after the CBS News Chicago Investigators exposed the issue. But just a tiny fraction of the windows in question have been replaced.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
The program should launch early next year.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have vowed to block the $15 billion acquisition on national security grounds.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Experts said Tuesday night that the industry is facing hard times because of factors such as slowing sales and diminishing reimbursements—leading to store closures.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
In each incident, food delivery drivers arrived at the address of the delivery, where they were confronted by one or two people brandishing a rifle and handguns, demanding money, food, and/or cell phones.
The Chicago Board of Education has called a meeting this Friday night—at which members have been asked to agree on a buyout and termination for Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon is tracking snow moving into the Chicago area.
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The oysters were sold in Illinois, among other states.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Patriot Services Group saw how some were impacted by the fire that left a man dead, and decided to help by offering some apartments.
Shundra Johnson and Leonard Stepheny said they often relive the traumatic experience and are now in physical and mental health therapy.
The incidents date back to October, with the latest happening on Monday during the evening and early morning hours.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
The original bus company they paid $10,000 to take them to Tampa left them stranded Wednesday night.
Edwards shot 8 for 15, including 6 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (9-1).
Williams' completion percentage so far this year is 61.9%, which would be lower than any of his three college seasons.
Donato skated out of the right corner and stuffed a shot past Logan Thompson to hand Washington a second straight loss for only the second time this season.
Layden Blocker led the way for the Blue Demons (8-3, 0-2) with 17 points. Conor Enright added 12 points.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
The incidents date back to October, with the latest happening on Monday during the evening and early morning hours.
Police have not said if the two burglaries are connected.
The suspect is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting.
Tuhan "Amanda" Waller, 53, has been charged with five felony counts of retail theft. She had previously pleaded guilty to charges in three other shoplifting incidents.
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
