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Illinois pauses assisted suicide mandate for Catholic nuns, doctors as Canada's law expands

Deep-blue states that require caregivers for children and the elderly to violate their religious beliefs are thinking twice after facing legal challenges, amid nearly a decade of judicial scrutiny on turning people of faith into government mouthpieces for …

Divine Hindu Parivar Celebrates Fourth Anniversary With Two-Day Outdoor Raas Garba in Niles

NILES, IL — The religious community organization, Divine Hindu Parivar, celebrated its fourth anniversary with a colorful and spirited two-day outdoor Raas Garba celebration on Friday and Saturday, September 11 and 12, 2026, at Golf Mill Park in Niles, …

Judge temporarily blocks Illinois aid-in-dying law for Catholic health providers

A federal judge has temporarily blocked enforcement of Illinois’ new medical aid-in-dying law against Catholic healthcare providers, siding with a lawsuit from Cardinal Blase Cupich a day after a different judge refused to block the law entirely in a …

Elgin’s First United Methodist Church repair work finished 18 months after microburst

Eighteen months after a microburst ripped off almost half of its copper-shingled roof and damaged its steeple, First United Methodist Church of Elgin is ready to show off its restored building and thank those who helped them along the way. “When the storm …

Illinois High School Fires Head Football Coach Without Any Warning In The Middle Of Undefeated Season

iStockphoto / Providence Catholic High School, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Tyler Plantz was fired as the head high school football coach at Providence Catholic in Illinois after just four games. The move, which has not been explained as of this …

Tyler Plantz, Fired Illinois High School Football Coach, Says He Was Asked To Resign

One day after being removed as the head coach of an unbeaten Illinois high school football program, the now-fired coach has spoke out. It was reported on Sunday that Tyler Plantz was out at Providence Catholic High School despite leading them to an …

Tyler Plantz Reveals Why He Was Fired As Providence Catholic Football Coach During Undefeated Season

iStockphoto / Providence Catholic High School, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Providence Catholic decided to move on from head coach Tyler Plantz in the middle of an undefeated high school football season. He claims he was offered the chance to …

Illinois among states suing to stop Trump green card, visa rule

CHICAGO -- Illinois and 21 other states are suing the Trump administration to block a new Department of Homeland Security rule that would give immigration officials wider discretion to deny green cards, visas or entry into the United States when …

Trump backs Darren Bailey for Illinois governor as GOP candidate has sought to distance himself from president

President Donald Trump has endorsed Darren Bailey for governor, a move that undercuts the Republican nominee’s attempts to distance himself from a president unpopular in Illinois and whose backing contributed to Bailey’s loss to Democrat JB Pritzker in …

Catholic groups join Bishop Paprocki’s lawsuit against Illinois’ euthanasia regime

News The Catholic Medical Association and other Christian healthcare groups are now plaintiffs in Thomas More Society’s suit against Illinois’ assisted suicide law. CHICAGO, Illinois (Thomas More Society) — Five national or statewide religious health care …

Illinois can’t force nuns to participate in assisted suicide for now: judge

News A federal judge temporarily blocked Illinois from enforcing its new euthanasia law on Carmelite nuns and Little Sisters of Poor, though the legal battle continues. (LifeSiteNews) – Another federal judge has blocked Illinois from forcing nuns to …

Morning Earthquake Jolts Southern Illinois

The earthquake struck at the star inside the concentric colored circles on the map. Image: USGS A morning earthquake jolted southern Illinois today. According to USGS, at 6:47 am today near the town of Valier, Illinois, a relatively weak magnitude 2.4 …

Is Kenny Chesney Teasing A 2027 Stadium Tour With Eric Church?

Running it back? Kenny Chesney has been teasing a new stadium tour, with several stadiums hinting at an announcement coming tomorrow. Last week, venues began posting a cryptic invitation to the “Vibe Room,” which was a staple of Chesney’s residency at the …

Court issues temporary protection for Chicago Catholic healthcare providers

Catholic healthcare providers in the Archdiocese of Chicago will not be subject to the state’s new assisted suicide law after a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on Friday protecting the groups while their lawsuit is in court. The …

Federal judge rules in favor of Illinois medical aid in dying law

Sept. 14, 2026, 9:55 a.m. CT CHICAGO — A federal judge has declined to block Illinois' new "medical aid in dying" law from going into effect Sept. 12, clearing the way for terminally ill adults to legally seek life-ending medication from …

State SEIZES Girl After Catholic Parents Refuse To Call Her A Boy

A Massachusetts family has spent nearly two years fighting the state for custody of their daughter after a public school socially transitioned her behind their backs and child-welfare officials treated the parents’ refusal to play along as the crime. …

Illinois Now First Midwest State To Allow Medical Aid In Dying

A landmark law is beginning in Illinois. Back in December, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed off on a law that allows medical aid in dying (MAID), which is physician-assisted suicide. The law was supposed to go into effect over the weekend, but one order from …

Illinois High School Football Team Fires Head Coach Despite Unbeaten Start

Despite a 4-0 record that includes three consecutive wins by multiple touchdowns, an Illinois high school football team has parted ways with its head coach. According to a report by the Chicago Sun-Times, Providence Catholic High School has fired head …

(VIDEO) 102-Year-Old WWII Veteran's 'God Bless America' Brings Brewers Crowd to Its Feet on 9/11 Anniversary

MILWAUKEE — A 102-year-old World War II Navy veteran brought a sold-out crowd at American Family Field to its feet Friday night, delivering a rendition of "God Bless America" during the seventh-inning stretch as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the …

netWell™ Launches SilverShield to Help Fill Health Care Cost Gaps for Medicare Members

New health care sharing membership is designed for adults 65 and older enrolled in Original Medicare Parts A and B RINGWOOD, NJ, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- netWell™, a nonprofit Health Care Sharing Ministry, has …

Alan Freeman Ministries International surpasses 1 million annual YouTube views

Manchester pastor and author Alan Freeman's channel reaches 87,000 subscribers and 551 free teaching videos as it nears the 100,000-subscriber mark. MANCHESTER, CA, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alan Freeman Ministries …

Jim O’Connor Receives IABH Honor for Advancing Recovery Beyond Treatment

Second Story Foundation founder recognized for advancing long-term recovery in Illinois as focus turns to the next phase of the 2nd Story Ranch OAK BROOK, IL, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jim O’Connor, CADC, founder …

Larry Scanlan Receives International Recognition Through the NYC Big Book Award®!

This major recognition builds on the book’s growing critical acclaim, following its earlier win at the Independent Press Award. HAVRE DE GRACE, MD, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The NYC Big Book Award recognized Wisdom …

Elizabeth M. Lykins Challenges People to Look Within for the Change They Want

Author and spiritual coach says real transformation begins with stillness, self-awareness, and the courage to become your authentic self LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When most people think of change, they …

ARC Celebrates Successful Final Conference of 2026 in South Africa

The Association of Related Churches (ARC) concluded its final conference of 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa. AL, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On 2–3 September 2026, the Association of Related Churches hosted its final ARC …

TA Open Doors Canceled 9.16.26

Comanche Nation Early Office Closure 9.18.26

Dallas Outreach Office Closure 9.16.26

THE KINDNESS COUPLE RELEASES REVISED AND EXPANDED CHRISTIAN GUIDE TO A BETTER LIFE

A practical Christian guide grounded in faith, humility, and kindness—with ten principles to encourage meaningful and lasting transformation. DELRAY BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Kindness Couple …

Ambassador Dr. Jacqueline Mohair Named a 2026 '100 Women of Excellence' Honoree

Georgia educational leader and founder of Influence Authority™ will be recognized during a Sept. 18 ceremony on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. GA, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ambassador Dr. Jacqueline Mohair, a …

The Ultimate Sportsbar Turns a Lifetime of Adventure Into a Search for Meaning

Paul J. Disser reflects on friendship, faith, loss, resilience, and unexpected experiences that raise enduring questions about purpose and destiny. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Paul J. Disser …

New Jersey Widower & Father Facing Troubling Cancer Diagnosis Connected for Care at The Valley Hospital

Personal outreach helps arrange treatment and charitable support for a family facing serious illness and loss. RINGWOOD, NJ, UNITED STATES, September 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Through outreach efforts led by netWell and Bob Malone, its …

Leaving to Live Chronicles a Courageous Journey From Survival to Self-Renewal

Olusola Tawakalitu Salman shares a deeply personal journey from Nigeria to Canada shaped by faith, difficult choices, resilience, and the courage to begin again NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Olusola …

The Prodigy and the Telepath Pits Extraordinary Powers Against an Enemy That Cannot Be Seen

Kenneth Bliss combines Christian science fiction, psionic abilities, grief and spiritual warfare in a young adult adventure about courage, friendship and faith. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author …

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Celebrating Native Children

Depression's Solution Explores Biblical Principles for Finding Hope in Difficult Times

Dr. Gary D. Hall presents a faith-centered guide that encourages readers to confront life's challenges through Biblical wisdom, reflection, and a focus on hope. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. …

Identity in the Wilderness Explores Faith, Healing, and Christ-Centered Identity in Seasons of Suffering

Mary Batch’s Healing in the Wilderness volume examines how illness and adversity challenge one’s sense of self without redefining identity, grounded in Christ. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In her new …

M.A. SORIANO, CEO OF ARIUS TECH EU TO ATTEND HISTORIC 'AQVA' EXHIBITION INAUGURATION BY POPE LEO XIV AT THE VATICAN

MARCO ANTONIO SORIANO, CEO OF ARIUS TECHNOLOGY EUROPE AND THE SORIANO GROUP, TO ATTEND HISTORIC “AQVA” EXHIBITION INAUGURATION BY POPE LEO XIV AT THE VATICAN ROME, LAZIO, ITALY, September 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MARCO ANTONIO SORIANO, CEO OF …