Month: October 2019
Four giant pillars on the west end of the building will be preserved for the future.
Masonic Temple demolition: a new beginning for Aurora’s east side in 50 days
AURORA, Ill. Oct. 11, 2019 — The demolition of iconic and historical Lincoln Masonic Temple began early this morning. A fire on Monday, Oct. 11, destroyed this near east sideRead More
“David raped. It’s important we get that right,” she tweeted...
Speaking of abuse: Baptist news service, Bible scholars grapple with language
by: Adelle M. Banks|Oct. 10, 2019 (RNS) — Few Bible scholars would argue that David, the king of Israel, did anything but sin when he had sex with Bathsheba, theRead More
The sessions are part of five 2019 home-ownership briefings.
Fox Valley Habitat adds home buyer orientations
MONTGOMERY, Ill., Sept. 26, 2019 — Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will hold two homeowner-information sessions for families needing affordable housing. Information meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday,Read More
Honored at an eighth annual Champions for Justice dinner...
Methodists present Champion for Justice awards
AURORA, Ill., Oct. 10, 2019—A United Methodist pastor and a state representative were presented with 2019 Champion for Justice awards from Northern Illinois Justice For Our Neighbors (NIJFON) , aRead More
Rev. Rogers and other attendees learned about potential next steps for the UMC denomination...
Aurora pastor explores future of Methodism
AURORA, Ill., Oct. 2, 2019 — Rev. Derek Rogers, pastor of Flowing Forth United Methodist Church in Aurora, was among 3,000 church leaders from across the nation who met inRead More
Critique of the Muslim Educational Cultural Center of America
Hesham Shehab: Recent extremist speakers reflect Islamic Cultural Center’s Roots in Islamism
The Muslim Educational Cultural Center of America (MECCA) claims its goals are “to guide young Muslims” and “build bridges of understanding with other cultures and faiths.” Yet the Chicago areaRead More