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COMMENTARY: Faith leaders: What America owes the Fourth of July
America's 250th birthday party is well underway. There was a UFC fight on the South Lawn of the White House. There will be a naval armada in New York Harbor-- tall ships, gray-hull military vessels -- passing in presidential review past the Statue of Liberty. There will be concerts, but only certain artists need apply-- most of those originally booked have already walked out, saying they were misled about the event's political affiliations.
Commentary: What America owes the Fourth of July
America’s 250th birthday party is well underway. There was a UFC fight on the South Lawn of the White House. There will be a naval armada in New York Harbor — tall ships, gray-hull military vessels — passing in presidential review past the Statue of Liberty. There will be concerts, but only certain artists need apply — most of those originally booked have already walked out, saying they were misled about the event’s political affiliations.
What America owes the Fourth of July
America's 250th birthday party is well underway. There was a UFC fight on the South Lawn of the White House. There will be a naval armada in New York Harbor- tall ships, gray-hull military vessels - passing in presidential review past the Statue of Liberty. There will be concerts, but only certain artists need apply - most of those originally booked have already walked out, saying they were misled about the event's political affiliations.
Commentary: Faith leaders: What America owes the Fourth of July
Abolitionist Frederick Douglass, explorer Sacagawea, and nurse Clara Barton are featured on a Wall of American Heroes inside the Freedom Truck, sponsored by Freedom 250, during the Great American State Fair Kickoff Celebration on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Great American State Fair runs through July 10 celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. (Al Drago/Getty Images/TNS) America's 250th birthday party is well underway.
Commentary: With God on our side, we must fight against this administration's unholy warfare
We are united by our commitment to nonviolence and our reverence for the pacifist tradition, so our conversations since Feb. 28 have been consumed by concern over war and human loss. Our pain over the glorification of the U.S. bringing death to Iran and its people is doubled by the parallel tragedy in Sudan and with Russia’s war against Ukraine now entering its fifth year; we fear the proliferation of these unneeded and destructive wars killing God’s children across the world.
Commentary: Faith leaders - 2025 was a year of setbacks and celebration
People wave flowers and sing during an interfaith prayer service led by the North Shore Unitarian Church outside of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding facility in Broadview, Illinois, on Oct. 24, 2025. In the center of the group in an orange sweatshirt is Susan McCowin. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune/TNS) The end of a calendar year is always a good time to reflect on the time that has passed.
Commentary: Faith leaders - 2025 was a year of setbacks and celebration
The end of a calendar year is always a good time to reflect on the time that has passed. We’d like to share our reflections on the 12 months of messages we have been privileged to share with you through the pulpit of the opinion pages. We begin with the obvious: 2025 was a year of major setbacks. kAmu@==@H:?8 E96 :?2F8FC2E:@? @7 2 ?6H 25>:?:DEC2E:@?[ H6 C62=:K65 E92E 72:E9 =6256CD 4@>>:EE65 E@ E96 C6=:8:@? @7 4C62E:@? — @?6 E92E 6I2=ED E96 4@>>@?
Seth Limmer - HSToday
Rabbi Seth M. Limmer, is the Director of Public Affairs for PERIL, the Polarization & Extremism Research and Innovation Lab, an applied research lab at American University that creates public health informed interventions to hate and violent extremism.
Make gun industry pay for the bloodshed it helps create Original
Headlines last week read that nine people were killed, 52 others wounded over Labor Day weekend, marking most violent holiday weekend of the summer in Chicago. Simultaneously, President Donald Trump threatened to deploy National Guard troops here.
Let’s ensure summer 2025 in Chicago is less deadly
For all the awful news filling our papers and screens on a daily basis, there is some very good news we would be remiss not to mention: Homicide rates in Chicago are dropping, and our city’s slayings are decreasing at such a rate that 2025 looks to be a .
Fast Terahertz Reflection Imaging for in-Line Detection of Delaminations in Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymers
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We must demand reforms to reduce homicides in Cook County
Recently, Cook County reported that it had surpassed 1,000 homicides so far in 2021. Chicago has now recorded over 800 homicides this year. In Cook County, 81% of the homicide victims were Black and 15% were Latino. The Chicago Crime Lab’s analysis of the Chicago Police Department’s data states the homicide rate among Black Chicagoans is the highest it has ever been. These numbers and the reality of lives lost in Chicago and Cook County are alarming, outrageous, and unacceptable.
Other Officials Say Merrillville Councilman Apologized At Meeting For Blackface Photos, But No Apology On Camera
By Charlie De MarMarch 3, 2021 at 10:13 pm MERRILLVILLE, Ind. (CBS) — An Indiana politician who was caught in blackface in old photos showed his real face in public Wednesday night, for the first time since the scandal broke. CBS 2’s Charlie De Mar went to Merrillville, Indiana Wednesday night to track down the councilman.
Rideshare Driver Says She Was Carjacked, Attacked By 14-Year-Old Girl Now Charged In Multiple Carjackings
By Tara MolinaMarch 3, 2021 at 10:18 pm CHICAGO (CBS) — The carjacking crisis in Chicago is getting worse. Police said there have been 352 carjackings in the city so far this year, and only 62 arrests. Authorities say a 14-year-old girl was behind at least four of the carjackings.
LaVine’s 36 Points Lift Bulls Past Pelicans
March 3, 2021 at 9:56 pm NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zach LaVine capped a 36-point performance with a driving layup and four free throws during the final minute, and the Chicago Bulls held off a late rally to beat the mercurial New Orleans Pelicans 128-124 on Wednesday night. Coby White scored 25 for the Bulls, who led by as many as 19 and were still up 18 in the fourth quarter before the Pelicans’ late surge pulled them as close as 117-113 on Jaxson Hayes alley-oop dunk as he was fouled with 1:49 left.
Spring Training 2021: White Sox Lose To Royals In 6 Innings
SURPRISE, Ariz. (CBS) — Zach Collins homered, and catcher Yermin Mercedes drove in a pair of runs, but the White Sox lost to the Royals 6-5 in Cactus League action in Surprise Wednesday. The game ended after six innings. Luis Robert also added two hits for the White Sox. Three White Sox pitchers combined to allow six earned runs in five innings of work.
Spring Training: Anthony Rizzo Hits A Bomb, Cubs End Game In Tie With Mariners
MESA, Ariz. (CBS) — It was a picture-perfect day Wednesday for the Cubs and the Seattle Mariners in Spring Training action. A little bit of wind was blowing out, and the Cubs took advantage. New left fielder Joc Pederson sent one out to the right center. Later it was Anthony Rizzo with a bomb to the right, over the grass hill, and into the Hornitos stand. The teams played a full nine innings, and ended in an 8-8 tie.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly Elected Illinois Democratic Party Chair
By CBS 2 Chicago StaffMarch 3, 2021 at 8:07 pm CHICAGO (CBS) — U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Illinois) was elected Chairwoman of the Democratic Party of Illinois on Wednesday, nine days after Mike Madigan stepped down from the helm. Vice Chair and Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough had been acting as interim chair.
Activist Chicago priest Michael Pfleger facing multiple sexual abuse allegations - NBC News
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Chicago Fire Department To Administer COVID Vaccine To Homebound Seniors
March 3, 2021 at 6:43 pm CHICAGO (CBS) — Starting Thursday, the Chicago Fire Department will start distributing COVID-19 vaccines to seniors who are homebound. Also on Thursday, appointments open at 8:30 a.m. for Chicago’s mass vaccine site at the United Center.
Andersonville Restaurant Owner: ‘I’m Not Increasing Capacity Until My Employees Have Access To A Vaccine’
By Marissa ParraMarch 3, 2021 at 6:20 pm CHICAGO (CBS) — Restaurant workers are wondering when it’s their turn at the vaccine. Restaurants in Chicago are now able to seat at 50% capacity. But one restaurant owner in the city is taking a unique approach and holding off until all of his employees get a shot. READ MORE: Third Man Claims He Was Sexually Abused By Fr. Michael Pfleger Over 40 Years Ago CBS 2’s Marissa Parra reports from Andersonville.
Woman Found Dead In Fire In West Ridge
March 3, 2021 at 2:31 pm CHICAGO (CBS) — A woman in her 60s was found dead late Wednesday morning as firefighters responded to a fire at a West Ridge apartment building. The fire started around 10:50 a.m. at an apartment building on the 5600 block of North Washtenaw Avenue. READ MORE: Third Man Claims He Was Sexually Abused By Fr. Michael Pfleger Over 40 Years Ago During a search of the building, firefighters found a woman in her 60s who had died. The cause of the fire was under investigation.
Video Captures Violent Carjacking Of Woman In West Lawn
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit Now Open At Museum of Science and IndustryChicagoans can learn what it's like to be a super hero at the Museum of Science and Industry. The Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit is now open.
Breonna Taylor protest: Chicago protests draw hundreds across city, as demonstration remain mostly peaceful, Illinois National Guard on standby
Kentucky officials announced Wednesday afternoon that Louisville Officer Brett Hankison was charged with three counts of wanton endangerment in connection to the police raid on the night of March 13. None of the charges are for Taylor's death. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago protests in wake of the announcement in the Breonna Taylor case in Louisville, Kentucky remained mostly peaceful Wednesday night.
How to encourage more Chicagoans to work with the police to solve murders
The gun violence plaguing Chicago continues to be one of our city’s gravest tragedies. It is why many families have left Chicago and why whole communities live with PTS (Present Traumatic Stress), living in constant fear. It has made children the road kill of our city. Teddy bears, balloons and yellow police caution tape have become our landmarks. Ending gun violence will not be quick or easy, but we must aggressively address the problem. We cannot keep resorting to shallow Band-Aid solutions.
Skip the political ads, Mr. Pritzker and Gov. Rauner, and save Illinois
Bruce Rauner and J.B. Pritzker, the two candidates for governor of Illinois, are both very wealthy and together they have spent more than $130 million dollars of their personal wealth to earn the right to run against each other this fall. In what could be the most expensive gubernatorial race in U.S. history, they likely will spend two or three times that much attacking each other in political advertisements. There is, however, an alternative.
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Latest Chicago Snow Forecast: Total Of 20 Inches By Saturday Possible
February 8, 2018 at 2:14 pm UPDATE: Forecast improving. Now expect about 10 inches by Sunday. CHICAGO (CBS) — A total of up to 17 inches of snow could fall by the end of the weekend, a worst-case scenario that could put this event on par with some of the biggest in history. READ MORE: Chicago Fire Department To Administer COVID Vaccine To Homebound Seniors Starting tonight, snow will start falling and intensify overnight, with 6 to 12 inches of snow on the ground by noon.
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