chicagotribune--2020-05-15--New Chicago police boss David Brown settles in, contemplates restarting roving units to battle crime

New Chicago police boss David Brown settles in, contemplates restarting roving units to battle crime spikes

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Chicago police Superintendent David Brown briefs reporters outside Mt. Sinai Hospital, where a Chicago police officer was transported after being fatally shot during a domestic dispute call in the Southwest Side, March 1, 2023. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Weeks into his new post as the city’s top cop, Chicago police Superintendent David Brown said he is considering starting a citywide unit devoted to stopping flare-ups in violence and other crime, a controversial idea that has come and gone in the department in recent years.
It would be the first time CPD has used such a roving team on a permanent basis since 2011, when two predecessors were disbanded amid concerns about their aggressive style and after a previous unit was rocked by a corruption scandal.
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In an interview with the Tribune at his fifth-floor office at police headquarters this week, Brown floated the idea, describing it as a “significant community policing-oriented unit,” that would be community friendly, a vision drastically different from other versions over the last two decades in Chicago.
Chicago police Superintendent David Brown in his office on May 13, 2020. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
If such a unit were to form, Brown spoke of possibly replicating a program used in the Dallas police academy, which he oversaw as that city’s police chief from 2010 to 2016, that required officers to perform community service.
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“They could work on a Habitat for Humanity home. They could deliver meals one day a week to the seniors in the city. They could do some work with young people in the schools,” Brown said. “And what I like about a community service day once a week for groups like this, it keeps that group sensitive to the needs of the community, rather than every day, all day, every day, they come to work, that’s all they do is enforcement.”
Brown said he knows the negative reputation the units can foster, especially at a time when CPD tries to become more trustworthy in certain neighborhoods and more professionalized through a court-ordered consent decree designed to implement various reforms within the department.
“What I can tell you about a citywide group, I am thinking about it. There’s some challenges. And I do understand the history of the difficulties with these units both with misconduct and effectiveness,” said Brown. “If I were to pursue that, I’d want to do it in a way that would be much different than what we’ve done in the past.”
Under the administration of Superintendent Phil Cline, who led the department from 2003 to 2007, the Special Operations Section and Targeted Response Unit were used regularly to aggressively patrol dangerous areas and take narcotics and illegal guns off the street. Some within the department credited the units for playing a role in helping homicides drop by 25% in 2004.
But a police scandal that involved crews of SOS officers who committed robberies and home invasions led to the shutdown of that unit. Police and city leaders viewed it as problematic to have that often unsupervised tactical group moving through the city without being limited to certain geography.
By 2008, the department’s gains in dealing with violent crime slipped, as homicides topped 500 for the first time in five years.
Then-Superintendent Jody Weis responded by forming the Mobile Strike Force, another roving specialized unit with the same purpose as SOS but whose officers were said to be given better supervision and better training.
But when Rahm Emanuel was elected mayor in 2011, Garry McCarthy took over as superintendent and disbanded the Mobile Strike Force and Targeted Response Unit over concerns they further divided police and minority communities. Officers from those units moved to beat patrols amid hopes of improving interactions with residents.
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But that cancellation again appeared to backfire when homicides exceeded 500 in 2012, leading McCarthy to reverse course by bolstering roving saturation teams and sharply boosting overtime pay so hundreds more officers could work the most dangerous neighborhoods.
Beginning around Memorial Day weekend, CPD will activate its summer mobile unit to respond to any sudden eruptions in violence in various neighborhoods, Brown said, particularly the most crime-plagued pockets on the South and West sides. But that effort is separate from a possible permanent, roving citywide unit, Brown said.
Chicago police Superintendent David Brown in his new office May 13, 2020. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
Another permanent unit of that kind, if it were to come to fruition, could start at a time when Chicago has been struggling with violence, much of it occurring outdoors despite Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Through Sunday, 175 homicides were recorded in Chicago, up from 156 during the year-earlier period, a 12% jump, official CPD statistics show. The city also tallied 717 total shootings through Sunday, up 20% from the same time last year when there were 596, according to the statistics.
Brown has acknowledged he will have his work cut out for him in Chicago. He goes from leading a Dallas Police Department that had about 3,500 sworn cops to Chicago’s force of more than 13,000 — the second-largest police department in the U.S.
Brown’s record on reducing homicides is somewhat inconsistent. In 2011, Brown’s first full year as Dallas’ police chief, that city had 133 killings, according to FBI figures. The number rose and fell during his term, before rising again to 136 in 2015 and jumping to 171 the next year. Brown left the Dallas Police Department in fall 2016.
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During the Tribune interview, Brown acknowledged Chicago’s level of violence “is really a bit shocking” and “pretty in your face” but he still braced himself for the challenge to tackle it before vying to lead CPD.
“I’m not from Chicago. But I understand Chicago has kind of been used to it for decades," Brown said. "But from an outsider’s perspective it’s a lot to digest how much it happens, how often it happens and, not just the shootings, the murders are just unacceptably high.”
He’s said he plans on building on CPD’s recent broad reorganization, engineered by interim police Superintendent Charlie Beck, designed to help reduce violence by giving deputy chiefs and patrol commanders in charge of neighborhood-based crime strategies more control over narcotics and gang investigators, as well as detectives.
Asked why he wanted to lead CPD in the first place, the 59-year-old Dallas native, who attended high school with former Chicago Bulls star Dennis Rodman, said the calling was similar to when he first became a Dallas cop in 1983.
Brown then wanted to make a difference after witnessing the negative effect the crack epidemic had on his neighborhood of Oak Cliff.
That desire to do something positive didn’t go away even after he retired as chief in 2016, and began to settle for a less stressful life with his wife, also a former Dallas cop, and their teenage daughter.
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He said he thought about the challenges, including dealing with violence, police corruption and the difficulties of instituting reform.
"How will it ever change if I don’t try?” he said.
“I have this strong belief system in the midst of challenges,” he said, “that’s like a message that inspires me, not to prove you wrong, but to prove that it can be done. I think there is a platform for Chicago. I think there are strategies that can work in Chicago. ... Reform helps us get there.”
Brown also did not deny reports that he has told command staff he thinks Chicago could see under 300 homicides in a given year, which would be a record low.
“I believe in the impossible,” he said. Entrenched problems just mean the department has more to overcome as it rises.
"I believe (Chicago) can be the safest city in the country,” Brown said. “And if you don’t believe it, it won’t happen.”
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chicagotribune--2020-05-15--Parents of high school seniors feel the loss of graduation ceremonies too

To mark the day , Solomon suggests that parents let their kids take the lead .
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Years of homework help and science projects. Hours sitting on bleachers watching games, often in the rain or cold. Carpools, permission slips, parent-teacher conferences, college admissions paperwork — and all the packed lunches.
Parents wade through a lot to get to the end of their kids’ school years.
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It’s supposed to be topped off with watching them walk across a stage, in a cap and gown, to grasp their high school diploma as parents’ eyes well with tears in the crowd.
But not this year.
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The coronavirus pandemic forced schools to close months early, and halted plans for large gatherings that would allow typical graduation ceremonies and parties.
People have taken to social media to showcase senior year portraits to show support to the students who will miss out on the typical graduation fanfare. Alumni are “adopting” seniors to send letters or gifts. And schools are figuring out alternative, virtual ceremonies and other ways for seniors to mark the milestone. But parents are missing out too.
“Ninety-nine percent of what we do as parents is so invisible,” said Alexandra Solomon, a psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. “Part of these milestones is that they are these moments where we get to swell with pride.”
“They get to take a deep breath and high-five their partner and say, ‘We did this,’” she added. “This is for sure a loss for parents as well.”
Solomon said she’s heard from parents that they’re sad about missing out on graduation, but also mindful of “bigger tragedies happening” during the pandemic.
“It’s really important to allow both of these truths to be held at the same time ... that sense of perspective and loss,” she said.
It’s OK to acknowledge feelings of sorrow, even when realizing other people are sick, and have lost jobs or loved ones, Solomon said.
One way to help is to focus on the silver lining of a teenager stuck at home, she said. Parents have told her they have had the opportunity to spend more time with their senior, talking with them about college plans or going on walks.
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To mark the day, Solomon suggests that parents let their kids take the lead. Many are creative with making videos for friends, car parades and other ways to celebrate. Students mostly want to celebrate with the friends they’ve made in school, she said, and may be away from those friends for years as they all move on to post-high school plans.
Skokie therapist Lynn Zakeri said it’s important for parents to plan for some sort of closure for themselves and their kids. It can be a special family dinner, a Zoom call with relatives or something else to mark the day, she said. Not only will this mark the achievement, but the planning can help parents feeling down about the unintended consequences of quarantine measures.
It says, “‘We’re going to celebrate you in our way,’” Zakeri said.
“We know as adults how great it was to have that memory, to have that closure, to have that end and to celebrate it,” she said. “And we all remember (graduation day). And now we grieve for our kids.”
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chicagotribune--2020-05-15--R. Kelly again denied release from federal jail after raising COVID-19 concerns

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R. Kelly pleaded not guilty to a new indictment before Judge Lawrence Flood at the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago on June 6, 2019. (E. Jason Wambsgans / Chicago Tribune)
A federal judge in New York has once again rejected R. Kelly’s request for release pending trial, stating that his diagnosis of prediabetes is not enough to put him at high risk of contracting COVID-19 behind bars.
The embattled singer has been seeing medical professionals in the downtown Chicago jail where he is being held, and they have recommended he lose weight and exercise. That should be enough to manage his condition, U.S. District Judge Ann M. Donnelly wrote in a ruling Friday.
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It was Kelly’s third bid for release and his third rejection.
The judge has noted that if released, Kelly might threaten or tamper with witnesses, as he is alleged to have done before his 2008 child pornography trial in Cook County, which ended in acquittal. And he is a flight risk due to the serious nature of the charges against him, she wrote.
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There are 49 inmates at Chicago’s Metropolitan Correctional Center with confirmed COVID-19 infections, and 15 staffers, according to the Bureau of Prisons.
Kelly, 53, has been held without bond since his arrest on federal charges last July. He has been charged with racketeering conspiracy in U.S. District Court in New York alleging he identified underage girls attending his concerts and groomed them for later sexual abuse.
Kelly is also charged in a federal indictment in Chicago with conspiring with two former employees — longtime manager Derrel McDavid and former employee Milton “June” Brown — to rig his 2008 child pornography trial in Cook County by paying off witnesses and victims to change their stories.
That indictment also alleged Kelly and his co-defendants paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to recover child sex tapes before they fell into the hands of prosecutors.
The singer is charged in four separate indictments in Cook County alleging he sexually assaulted or abused four women, three of whom were underage at the time.
An additional case is pending in Minnesota, where authorities allege Kelly solicited a teenager who asked for his autograph in 2001.
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chicagotribune--2020-05-15--Storms dump more than 4 inches of rain at O’Hare, setting record for day; some roads still flooded F

Storms dump more than 4 inches of rain at O’Hare, setting record for day; some roads still flooded Friday afternoon as Chicago area dries out

Elsewhere , 2.37 inches of rain fell at Midway Airport in the 24 hours ending at 5 a.m. As of @ @ @ @ @ the highest two-day rainfall totals around the area included 4.98 inches at West Chicago , @ @ @ @ @ , 4.69 inches in St. Charles and 4.61 inches in Elgin .
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Vehicles turn around due to a flooded overpass on Lawrence Avenue in Schiller Park on May 15, 2020. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)
More than 4 inches of rain fell at O’Hare International Airport in the 24 hours through 5 a.m. Friday, and some roadways in the northwest, west and north suburbs astill were flooded Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
Parts of the Chicago area, including Cook, DuPage and Kane counties, as well as central Lake and southeast McHenry counties, were under a flood warning until 10 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Areas along rivers in the west suburbs, including parts of the Fox and DuPage rivers, were also under flood warnings.
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“With last night’s additional rainfall, several rivers in the area have flooded,” according to a tweet Friday afternoon from the weather service’s Chicago-area office. “While some have already crested, a few still have not and are expected to flood over the next few days.”
With last night's additional rainfall, several rivers in the area have flooded. While some have already crested, a few still have not and are expected to flood over the next few days. Visit https://t.co/aIHHTTvteZ for more information about the latest river forecasts #ilwx #inwx pic.twitter.com/Qk7ETmuXgq — NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) May 15, 2020
O’Hare saw 4.25 inches of rain in the 29 hours from midnight Wednesday through 5 a.m. Friday, with 3.53 inches falling Thursday, making it the wettest May 14 on record in Chicago, and the wettest day in the Chicago area since Oct. 14, 2017, according to the National Weather Service. The previous rainfall record for May 14 was set in 1945, when 1.95 inches fell.
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A flooded Lawrence Avenue in Schiller Park on May 15, 2020. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)
Elsewhere, 2.37 inches of rain fell at Midway Airport in the 24 hours ending at 5 a.m. As of just after noon Friday, the highest two-day rainfall totals around the area included 4.98 inches at West Chicago, 4.71 inches in Park Ridge, 4.69 inches in St. Charles and 4.61 inches in Elgin. More than 4 inches of rain fell in areas from Kankakee to DeKalb to Waukegan and Winnetka, according to the weather service.
There was some wind damage from the overnight storms, especially in Kane County and farther west, and “while broad strong winds are the main culprit, it’s possible some of this was caused by brief tornadoes,” the weather service said.
Some roads remained flooded Friday afternoon, especially in the north and west suburbs, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Irving Park Road south of O’Hare in Schiller Park was closed. Flooding also was reported south of Elgin in Kane County, near Interstate 294 on Central Road near Des Plaines, and in Waukegan and Grayslake, according to state and local authorities.
Friday was expected to be clear and mostly sunny, with highs ranging from the mid-70s inland to the 60s by Lake Michigan. Another round of storms could come Saturday night.
For updates on the forecast, check the Tribune’s weather page.


chicagotribune--2020-05-15--Contradicting library commissioner, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office says libraries not looking

Contradicting library commissioner, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office says libraries not looking to reopen by June 1

“ In order to prepare for the eventual transition , Chicago Public Library has asked staff to return to work @ @ @ @ @ begin the extensive work necessary for services to ultimately resume , '' the Lightfoot statement @ @ @ @ @ date has been set to open libraries to the public , and any reopening decision @ @ @ @ @ health guidance and dependent on where our data is at that time .
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Information regarding germs and the COVID-19 on the front door of Sulzer Regional Library in Chicago on March 19, 2020. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)
Staff at Chicago libraries are being asked to return to work next Wednesday but the city has no plans to reopen June 1, a spokeswoman for Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
The Lightfoot statement contradicts an email from libraries Commissioner Andrea Telli to staff on Thursday asking them to return to their normal work sites on May 20 in preparation for a potential June 1 reopening.
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“In order to prepare for the eventual transition, Chicago Public Library has asked staff to return to work on May 20 to safely begin the extensive work necessary for services to ultimately resume," the Lightfoot statement said. “Absolutely no date has been set to open libraries to the public, and any reopening decision would be consistent with public health guidance and dependent on where our data is at that time.”
Staff who return to work to prepare for facilities to open in the coming weeks will be provided with “appropriate PPE, and facilities will accommodate social distancing requirements to ensure the safety of all employees,” the mayor’s office said.
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Lightfoot’s office backtracked shortly after the Tribune and Book Riot reported on Telli’s email.
AFSCME Local 31 spokesman Anders Lindall in a statement said the union was not included in discussions before Telli’s announcement.
“We’re very disturbed by this announcement, which came with no prior notice to the union nor any opportunity for input on measures to protect library employees and the public,” Lindall said. “In the wake of the news, the city did reach out to AFSCME and we hope to be able to meet immediately to address our concerns.”
Telli’s email, however, could preview a timeline of how the libraries may handle key issues around reopening.
In her email, Telli said the city will provide face masks and disposable gloves for all employees, extra security to make sure social distancing rules are followed and people wear face coverings, additional janitorial services and more hand sanitizing supplies.
Libraries also will have visitor capacity limits and suspend the use of meeting rooms, as well as policies limiting computer use and physical distancing for furniture, Telli said.
Returned materials also will be temporarily quarantined and shared toys will be suspended.
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chicagotribune--2020-05-15--Watch live: Gov. J.B. Pritzker and health officials provide an update on the coronavirus in Illinois

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chicagotribune--2020-05-15--Here are some Chicago-area religious services to stream online

Here are some services available online .
Most churches and groups that livestream also have their services archived .
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With Illinois and neighboring states under varying stay-at-home orders, Chicago-area religious groups have suspended their public services and switched to online worship, although Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s revised stay-at-home order allows for small religious gatherings.
The Tribune is compiling a list of available online services from local congregations. See below for a form to submit your group or church’s information. If you’ve already submitted yours, we may just not have been able to add it yet.
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Add your church Many local religious organizations have chosen to conduct services and prayers online. Add your organization to our listings by completing this form.
Here are some services available online. Most churches and groups that livestream also have their services archived. Except for minor spelling or style changes, we’ve kept each congregation’s own description of their denomination or faith, but placed them in what we thought was the most appropriate category:
Christian
Bethel Lutheran Church, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 5110 Grand Ave., Gurnee, live 9 a.m. Sunday worship, 10 a.m. Bible study, Lent worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Link.
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 5110 Grand Ave., Gurnee, live 9 a.m. Sunday worship, 10 a.m. Bible study, Lent worship 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Link. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Episcopal, 3857 N. Kostner Ave., Chicago, recorded, Sunday, March 29. Link.
Episcopal, 3857 N. Kostner Ave., Chicago, recorded, Sunday, March 29. Link. Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Church (USA), 600 W. Fullerton Parkway, Chicago, live 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Link.
Presbyterian Church (USA), 600 W. Fullerton Parkway, Chicago, live 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Link. Community Church of Barrington, Baptist, 407 S. Grove Ave, Barrington. Recorded, 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Link.
Baptist, 407 S. Grove Ave, Barrington. Recorded, 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Link. Lighthouse Church of Chicago UCC, United Church of Christ, 2335 N. Orchard St., Chicago, live 11:30 a.m. Sundays. Link.
United Church of Christ, 2335 N. Orchard St., Chicago, live 11:30 a.m. Sundays. Link. Wicker Park Lutheran Church, ELCA, 1500 N. Hoyne Ave., live 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Sunday. Link.
ELCA, 1500 N. Hoyne Ave., live 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Sunday. Link. Apostolic Faith Church, Pentecostal, 3823 S. Indiana Ave., live 8:55 a.m., 11:55 a.m. Sunday. Link.
Pentecostal, 3823 S. Indiana Ave., live 8:55 a.m., 11:55 a.m. Sunday. Link. Community Christian Church, nondenominational Christian, Naperville, other locations, live multiple times starting 8 a.m. Sundays. Link.
nondenominational Christian, Naperville, other locations, live multiple times starting 8 a.m. Sundays. Link. The Moody Church, nondenominational Christian, 1635 N. LaSalle Drive, live 10 a.m., 5 p.m. Sunday, 6 p.m. Wednesday. Link.
nondenominational Christian, 1635 N. LaSalle Drive, live 10 a.m., 5 p.m. Sunday, 6 p.m. Wednesday. Link. New Community Covenant Church, Evangelical Covenant Church, 2649 N. Francisco Ave., live 10 a.m. Sunday via Zoom. Link.
Evangelical Covenant Church, 2649 N. Francisco Ave., live 10 a.m. Sunday via Zoom. Link. Archdiocese of Chicago, Roman Catholic online Mass, live 10 a.m. weekdays, 4 p.m. Saturday (Sunday Mass). Link.
Roman Catholic online Mass, live 10 a.m. weekdays, 4 p.m. Saturday (Sunday Mass). Link. University Bible Fellowship, nondenominational Christian, 6558 N. Artesian Ave., live 11 a.m. Sunday. Link.
nondenominational Christian, 6558 N. Artesian Ave., live 11 a.m. Sunday. Link. Church of the Three Crosses, 333 W. Wisconsin St., 11 a.m. Sundays. Link.
333 W. Wisconsin St., 11 a.m. Sundays. Link. St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, United Church of Christ, 2805 N. Linder Ave., Chicago, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
United Church of Christ, 2805 N. Linder Ave., Chicago, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. St. Luke’s Christian Community Church, United Church of Christ, 9233 Shermer Road, Morton Grove, live 10 a.m. Sunday. Link.
United Church of Christ, 9233 Shermer Road, Morton Grove, live 10 a.m. Sunday. Link. Glenview Community Church, United Church of Christ, 1000 Elm Street, Glenview, live 10 a.m. Sunday. Link.
United Church of Christ, 1000 Elm Street, Glenview, live 10 a.m. Sunday. Link. First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 766 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines, recorded 9 a.m. Sunday. Link.
United Church of Christ, 766 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines, recorded 9 a.m. Sunday. Link. St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, United Church of Christ, 8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie, recorded 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
United Church of Christ, 8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie, recorded 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. Park Ridge Community Church, United Church of Christ, 1 00 Courtland Ave., Park Ridge, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
United Church of Christ, 00 Courtland Ave., Park Ridge, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. First Congregational Church of LaGrange, United Church of Christ, South LaGrange Road at Cossitt Avenue, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
United Church of Christ, South LaGrange Road at Cossitt Avenue, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. St. Pauls United Church of Christ, United Church of Christ, 2335 N Orchard St., Chicago, recorded 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
United Church of Christ, 2335 N Orchard St., Chicago, recorded 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. St. John Brebeuf, Roman Catholic, Niles, recorded Sunday Mass in English and Polish. Link.
Roman Catholic, Niles, recorded Sunday Mass in English and Polish. Link. St. Paul of the Cross, Roman Catholic, Park Ridge, daily and Sunday Masses, Way of the Cross. Link.
Roman Catholic, Park Ridge, daily and Sunday Masses, Way of the Cross. Link. Ravenswood UCC, Protestant, 2050 W. Pensacola Ave., Chicago, live 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Link.
Protestant, 2050 W. Pensacola Ave., Chicago, live 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Link. Northfield Community Church, The United Church of Christ (congregational), 400 Wagner Road, Northfield, recorded 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Link.
The United Church of Christ (congregational), 400 Wagner Road, Northfield, recorded 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Link. Pilgrim Congregational Church, UCC, United Church of Christ, 460 Lake St., Oak Park, live 11 a.m. Sunday. Link.
UCC, United Church of Christ, 460 Lake St., Oak Park, live 11 a.m. Sunday. Link. San Lucas United Church of Christ, United Church of Christ, 2914 W. North Ave., live 11 a.m. Sundays. Link.
United Church of Christ, 2914 W. North Ave., live 11 a.m. Sundays. Link. Wellington Ave UCC, United Church of Christ, 615 W. Wellington Ave., live 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Zoom meeting Link.
United Church of Christ, 615 W. Wellington Ave., live 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Zoom meeting Link. St. Elisabeth’s Episcopal Church , Episcopal, 556 Vernon Ave., Glencoe, recorded 10 a.m. Sundays. Link
, Episcopal, 556 Vernon Ave., Glencoe, recorded 10 a.m. Sundays. Link Lutheran Church of the Master , Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 580 Kuhn Road, Carol Stream, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 580 Kuhn Road, Carol Stream, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. Episcopal Church of the Holy Nativity , Episcopal, 9300 S. Pleasant Ave., Chicago, live 9:30 a.m. Sundays, 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Link.
, Episcopal, 9300 S. Pleasant Ave., Chicago, live 9:30 a.m. Sundays, 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Link. Westchester Bible Church , Independent Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Road, Westchester, recorded 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Independent Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Road, Westchester, recorded 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Link. Warren Park Bible Fellowship , Evangelical Christian, 6558 N. Artesian Ave., Chicago, live 5 p.m. Sundays. Link.
, Evangelical Christian, 6558 N. Artesian Ave., Chicago, live 5 p.m. Sundays. Link. St. Benedict Parish , Roman Catholic, 2215 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, live 5 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday. Link.
, Roman Catholic, 2215 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, live 5 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday. Link. First Unitarian Church of Chicago , Unitarian Universalist, 5650 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, live 10 a.m. Sunday. Link.
, Unitarian Universalist, 5650 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, live 10 a.m. Sunday. Link. Unity On The North Shore , Trans-denominational, 3434 Central St., Evanston, recorded 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Trans-denominational, 3434 Central St., Evanston, recorded 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Link. Edgebrook Community Church , United Church of Christ, 6736 N. Loleta Ave., Chicago, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, United Church of Christ, 6736 N. Loleta Ave., Chicago, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. Fourth Presbyterian Church , Presbyterian Church (USA), corner of North Michigan Avenue and Delaware Place, live, 11 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Presbyterian Church (USA), corner of North Michigan Avenue and Delaware Place, live, 11 a.m. Sundays. Link. The Orchard , Evangelical Free, 1301 S. Grove Ave., Barrington, recorded. Link.
, Evangelical Free, 1301 S. Grove Ave., Barrington, recorded. Link. Vineyard Christian Church of Evanston , Vineyard USA (Protestant), 2495 Howard St., Evanston, live, 9 a.m. Sunday, children’s; 10 a.m. Sunday (English); 11 a.m. Sunday (Spanish). Link.
, Vineyard USA (Protestant), 2495 Howard St., Evanston, live, 9 a.m. Sunday, children’s; 10 a.m. Sunday (English); 11 a.m. Sunday (Spanish). Link. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church , Episcopal, 615 W. Wellington Ave., live. 10 a.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Facebook link.
, Episcopal, 615 W. Wellington Ave., live. 10 a.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Facebook link. Urban Village Church , Christian, multiple sites, Chicago. Recorded. 9:30 a.m. Sundays (children’s service) 10:30 a.m.Sundays, 6 p.m. Sunday (youth group). Link; YouTube link.
, Christian, multiple sites, Chicago. Recorded. 9:30 a.m. Sundays (children’s service) 10:30 a.m.Sundays, 6 p.m. Sunday (youth group). Link; YouTube link. Salem Baptist Church of Chicago , Christian House of Hope, 752 E. 114th St., live 11 a.m. Sundays , 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Link.
, Christian House of Hope, 752 E. 114th St., live 11 a.m. Sundays , 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Link. Christ Community Church , Christian, 37w100 Bolcum Drive, St. Charles, live 5 & 8 p.m. Saturday, 9 & 11 a.m. Sunday. Link.
, Christian, 37w100 Bolcum Drive, St. Charles, live 5 & 8 p.m. Saturday, 9 & 11 a.m. Sunday. Link. Park Community Church Bridgeport , nondenominational Christian, 1001 N. Crosby St., Chicago, recorded. YouTube link.
, nondenominational Christian, 1001 N. Crosby St., Chicago, recorded. YouTube link. Willow Creek Community Church , Christian, 10 E. Algonquin Road, South Barrington and locations throughout Chicagoland, live 5:30 p..m. Sat, 9 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. Sun. Link.
, Christian, 10 E. Algonquin Road, South Barrington and locations throughout Chicagoland, live 5:30 p..m. Sat, 9 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. Sun. Link. Oak Lawn Bible Church , Christian, 9435 S. 54th Ave., Oak Lawn, recorded Saturday night sermons on site and YouTube, live sermon on Facebook Sundays. Link.
, Christian, 9435 S. 54th Ave., Oak Lawn, recorded Saturday night sermons on site and YouTube, live sermon on Facebook Sundays. Link. St. Luke Church , Lutheran, 1500 W. Belmont Ave., live 7 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. Sunday. Link.
, Lutheran, 1500 W. Belmont Ave., live 7 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. Sunday. Link. Christ Church , Nondenominational Christian, 501 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook, live 9 & 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Nondenominational Christian, 501 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook, live 9 & 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Link. Old St. Patrick’s Church , Roman Catholic, 700 W Adams St., live 10 a.m. Sundays, other Masses also livestreamed on occasion (check site). Livestream Link; church link.
, Roman Catholic, 700 W Adams St., live 10 a.m. Sundays, other Masses also livestreamed on occasion (check site). Livestream Link; church link. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church , Episcopal, 1125 Franklin St., Downers Grove, live 9 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Episcopal, 1125 Franklin St., Downers Grove, live 9 a.m. Sundays. Link. The Bridge Community Church , nondenominational Christian, 946 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines, live, p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m., 11 a.m. Sunday, 1 p.m. Sunday (en Español.). Link.
, nondenominational Christian, 946 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines, live, p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m., 11 a.m. Sunday, 1 p.m. Sunday (en Español.). Link. Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Orthodox Christian, 601 S. Central Ave., Chicago, live 8:45 a.m. Sunday, Orthros 9:45 a.m. Liturgy Weekday services during Lent. Link.
Orthodox Christian, 601 S. Central Ave., Chicago, live 8:45 a.m. Sunday, Orthros 9:45 a.m. Liturgy Weekday services during Lent. Link. First Congregational United Church of Christ , Downers Grove, United Church of Christ, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, recorded 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Link.
, Downers Grove, United Church of Christ, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, recorded 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Link. Park Community Church , Christian, 1001 N. Crosby St., Chicago, live 10 a.m. Sunday. Link.
, Christian, 1001 N. Crosby St., Chicago, live 10 a.m. Sunday. Link. Sts. Joseph and Francis Xavier , Roman Catholic, 1747 Lake Ave., Wilmette. Recorded daily. YouTube Link.
, Roman Catholic, 1747 Lake Ave., Wilmette. Recorded daily. YouTube Link. St. Chrysostom’s Episcopal Church , Episcopalian, 1424 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, live children’s chapel 9:30 a.m. Sunday, morning prayer 11 a.m. Sunday. Facebook link.
, Episcopalian, 1424 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, live children’s chapel 9:30 a.m. Sunday, morning prayer 11 a.m. Sunday. Facebook link. IDMR Northside Chicago Branch , interdenominational, 4400 Frontage Road, Hillside, recorded available 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays on YouTube. Link.
, interdenominational, 4400 Frontage Road, Hillside, recorded available 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays on YouTube. Link. Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church , Baptist, 4501 S. Vincennes Ave., live 11 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Baptist, 4501 S. Vincennes Ave., live 11 a.m. Sundays. Link. St. Gregory’s , Episcopalian, 815 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, live, 10 a.m. Sundays. Facebook link.
, Episcopalian, 815 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, live, 10 a.m. Sundays. Facebook link. Armitage Baptist Church , Baptist, 2451 N. Kedzie Blvd., live 11 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Baptist, 2451 N. Kedzie Blvd., live 11 a.m. Sundays. Link. Trinity Lutheran Church , Christian, 1101 Kimberly Way, Lisle, Live 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Christian, 1101 Kimberly Way, Lisle, Live 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Link. First United Methodist Church of Chicago, Methodist (Christian), 77 W. Washington St., live 5 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays. Link.
Methodist (Christian), 77 W. Washington St., live 5 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays. Link. Lord of Glory Lutheran Church , LCMS, 607 W. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, live 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Facebook link.
, LCMS, 607 W. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, live 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Facebook link. Village Baptist Church , Baptist (Christian), 515 S. Frontenac St., Aurora, recorded. Link.
, Baptist (Christian), 515 S. Frontenac St., Aurora, recorded. Link. Sts. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church , Greek Orthodox, 1401 Wagner Road, Glenview, live 9 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Greek Orthodox, 1401 Wagner Road, Glenview, live 9 a.m. Sundays. Link. First St. Paul’s , Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 1301 N. LaSalle Blvd., recorded 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 1301 N. LaSalle Blvd., recorded 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Link. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church , Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 1218 W. Addison St., live 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 1218 W. Addison St., live 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Link. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church , Lutheran, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove, live 5 p.m. Saturdays. Facebook link.
, Lutheran, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove, live 5 p.m. Saturdays. Facebook link. St. Ita Catholic Church , Roman Catholic, 5500 N. Broadway Ave., recorded 12:30 p.m. Sunday-Friday (English), 10:30 a.m. Sundays (Spanish). Link.
, Roman Catholic, 5500 N. Broadway Ave., recorded 12:30 p.m. Sunday-Friday (English), 10:30 a.m. Sundays (Spanish). Link. St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church , Episcopal, 545 S. East Ave., Oak Park, live 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (morning prayer) Sundays. Link.
, Episcopal, 545 S. East Ave., Oak Park, live 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (morning prayer) Sundays. Link. River City Community Church , Christian, 3709 W. Grand Ave., live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Christian, 3709 W. Grand Ave., live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. Unity in Naperville , Unity Worldwide/New Thought, 1600 Shore Road, Unit C, Naperville, live 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Unity Worldwide/New Thought, 1600 Shore Road, Unit C, Naperville, live 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Link. Church of Our Saviour , Episcopal, 530 W. Fullerton Parkway, Chicago, live (no times give). Facebook link.
, Episcopal, 530 W. Fullerton Parkway, Chicago, live (no times give). Facebook link. St. Joseph Catholic Church , Roman Catholic, 121 E. Maple Ave., Libertyville, live 8:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday, 5 p.m. Saturday (Sunday vigil), 9 a.m. Sunday. Link.
, Roman Catholic, 121 E. Maple Ave., Libertyville, live 8:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday, 5 p.m. Saturday (Sunday vigil), 9 a.m. Sunday. Link. St. Andrew Lutheran Church , Lutheran Christian (WELS), 3658 S. Honore St., Chicago, live 9:30 a.m. Sundays. YouTube link.
, Lutheran Christian (WELS), 3658 S. Honore St., Chicago, live 9:30 a.m. Sundays. YouTube link. Immanuel Lutheran Church , Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 24 W. 34th Place, Steger, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 24 W. 34th Place, Steger, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. Tabor Lutheran Church , Lutheran, 3542 W. Sunnyside Ave., live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Lutheran, 3542 W. Sunnyside Ave., live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. United Church of Rogers Park , Christian, 1545 W. Morse Ave., live 10 a.m. Sundays. Facebook link.
, Christian, 1545 W. Morse Ave., live 10 a.m. Sundays. Facebook link. First Presbyterian Church of Evanston , Presbyterian, 1427 Chicago Ave., Evanston, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Presbyterian, 1427 Chicago Ave., Evanston, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. Trinity Lutheran Church , Lutheran, 405 Rush St., Roselle, live 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Lutheran, 405 Rush St., Roselle, live 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sundays. Link. Immanuel Lutheran Church and School , Lutheran, 950 Hart Road, Batavia, recorded 8 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Lutheran, 950 Hart Road, Batavia, recorded 8 a.m. Sundays. Link. Village Church of Barrington , Evangelical Free Church of America, 1600 E. Main St., Barrington, recorded, available each week about 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Evangelical Free Church of America, 1600 E. Main St., Barrington, recorded, available each week about 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Link. St. John Cantius Church , Roman Catholic, 825 N. Carpenter St., Chicago, live Masses 7 a.m., 8 a.m. (Latin) weekdays, 7:30 p.m. (Latin) Wednesdays, 7:30 (Latin), 9, 11 a.m. (Latin), 12:30 p.m. (Latin) Sundays; other prayers and services daily. Link. Yes
, Roman Catholic, 825 N. Carpenter St., Chicago, live Masses 7 a.m., 8 a.m. (Latin) weekdays, 7:30 p.m. (Latin) Wednesdays, 7:30 (Latin), 9, 11 a.m. (Latin), 12:30 p.m. (Latin) Sundays; other prayers and services daily. Link. Yes Our Saviour Lutheran Church , Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 3457 N. Neva Ave., Chicago, live 9:30 a.m. Sundays, 11:15 a.m. 4/1, 7:15 p.m. 4/9, 4/10. Facebook link.
, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 3457 N. Neva Ave., Chicago, live 9:30 a.m. Sundays, 11:15 a.m. 4/1, 7:15 p.m. 4/9, 4/10. Facebook link. Epiphany United Church of Christ , United Church of Christ, 2008 W. Bradley Place, Chicago, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, United Church of Christ, 2008 W. Bradley Place, Chicago, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. Park Community Church South Loop , nondenominational Christian, 26 W. 16th St., Chicago, recorded. YouTube link.
, nondenominational Christian, 26 W. 16th St., Chicago, recorded. YouTube link. Park Community Church Near North , nondenominational Christian, 1001 N. Crosby St., Chicago, live 10 a.m. Sundays. YouTube link.
, nondenominational Christian, 1001 N. Crosby St., Chicago, live 10 a.m. Sundays. YouTube link. Park Community Church Rogers Park , nondenominational Christian, Sullivan High School, 6631 N. Bosworth Ave., Chicago, recorded. YouTube link.
, nondenominational Christian, Sullivan High School, 6631 N. Bosworth Ave., Chicago, recorded. YouTube link. Harvest Bible Chapel , Christian, 800 Rohlwing Road, Rolling Meadows; Elgin, Crystal Lake, Chicago, Aurora, Highland Park, live, 5 p.m. Saturdays, 9 & 11 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Christian, 800 Rohlwing Road, Rolling Meadows; Elgin, Crystal Lake, Chicago, Aurora, Highland Park, live, 5 p.m. Saturdays, 9 & 11 a.m. Sundays. Link. Spirit Juice Studios , Roman Catholic, 5627 W. 120th St. Alsip, live noon Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. and noon Sundays. YouTube link; Facebook link.
, Roman Catholic, 5627 W. 120th St. Alsip, live noon Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. and noon Sundays. YouTube link; Facebook link. Bolingbrook Church , Seventh-day Adventist, 301 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, live 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Link.
, Seventh-day Adventist, 301 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, live 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Link. First Congregational Church of Evanston , UCC , United Church of Christ 1417 Hinman Ave., Evanston, recorded 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, , United Church of Christ 1417 Hinman Ave., Evanston, recorded 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. Messiah Lutheran Church , Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 6201 W. Patterson Ave., Chicago, recorded 7 p.m. Tuesdays. YouTube link.
, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 6201 W. Patterson Ave., Chicago, recorded 7 p.m. Tuesdays. YouTube link. St. James Catholic Church , Roman Catholic, 2907 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, recorded 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Roman Catholic, 2907 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, recorded 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Link. Park Community Church Forest Glen , nondenominational Christian, 4920 W. Foster Ave., Chicago, recorded. YouTube link.
, nondenominational Christian, 4920 W. Foster Ave., Chicago, recorded. YouTube link. Park Community Church Norwood Park , nondenominational Christian, Taft High School, 6530 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, recorded. YouTube link.
, nondenominational Christian, Taft High School, 6530 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, recorded. YouTube link. LaSalle Street Church , nondenominational, 1136 N. LaSalle St., live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, nondenominational, 1136 N. LaSalle St., live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. Church of St. Paul & the Redeemer , Episcopal, 4945 S. Dorchester Ave., live 9:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. Sunday. Facebook link.
, Episcopal, 4945 S. Dorchester Ave., live 9:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. Sunday. Facebook link. St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church , Roman Catholic, 4220 N. Sheridan Road, live noon Monday-Saturday, family rosary 5 p.m. Monday-Friday (English), El Rosario Santo familiar, 7 p.m. de lunes a viernes, 10:30 a.m. (English) Sunday, 12 p.m. (Español) Sunday. Facebook link.
, Roman Catholic, 4220 N. Sheridan Road, live noon Monday-Saturday, family rosary 5 p.m. Monday-Friday (English), El Rosario Santo familiar, 7 p.m. de lunes a viernes, 10:30 a.m. (English) Sunday, 12 p.m. (Español) Sunday. Facebook link. LaSalle Street Church , nondenominational, 1136 N. LaSalle St., live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, nondenominational, 1136 N. LaSalle St., live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. Church of St. Paul & the Redeemer , Episcopal, 4945 S. Dorchester Ave., live 9:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. Sunday. Facebook link.
, Episcopal, 4945 S. Dorchester Ave., live 9:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. Sunday. Facebook link. St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church , Roman Catholic, 4220 N. Sheridan Road, live noon Monday-Saturday, rosary 5 p.m. M-F (English), El Rosario Santo 7 p.m. de lunes a viernes, 10:30 a.m. (English) Sunday, 12 p.m. (Español) Sunday. Facebook link.
, Roman Catholic, 4220 N. Sheridan Road, live noon Monday-Saturday, rosary 5 p.m. M-F (English), El Rosario Santo 7 p.m. de lunes a viernes, 10:30 a.m. (English) Sunday, 12 p.m. (Español) Sunday. Facebook link. Christ Lutheran Church, Lutheran (ELCA), 3253 W. Wilson Ave., live 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Facebook link.
Lutheran (ELCA), 3253 W. Wilson Ave., live 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Facebook link. Epiphany Lutheran Church , ELCA, 314 W. Vallette St., Elmhurst, recorded 9:30 a.m. Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. Good Friday. Link.
, ELCA, 314 W. Vallette St., Elmhurst, recorded 9:30 a.m. Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. Good Friday. Link. The Church of the Holy Spirit , Episcopal , 400 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Episcopal , 400 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. Zion Lutheran Church , Lutheran (ELCA), 330 Griswold St., Elgin, live 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Facebook link.
, Lutheran (ELCA), 330 Griswold St., Elgin, live 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Facebook link. Church of the Beloved , Southern Baptist, 125 S. Clark St., 16th Floor, Chicago, live 10, 11:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Sundays. Link.
, Southern Baptist, 125 S. Clark St., 16th Floor, Chicago, live 10, 11:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Sundays. Link. First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette , Christian, 600 Ninth St., Wilmette, recorded. Link.
, Christian, 600 Ninth St., Wilmette, recorded. Link. Good News Bible Church, EFCA, 2825 W. Mclean Ave., Chicago, recorded 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
EFCA, 2825 W. Mclean Ave., Chicago, recorded 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. Grace United Methodist Church, United Methodist, 300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville, recorded 8, 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday, Good Friday. Link.
United Methodist, 300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville, recorded 8, 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday, Good Friday. Link. St. Paul’s Church by-the-Lake , Episcopal, 7100 N. Ashland Blvd., live, 10:30 a.m. Sundays, Sunday school following. Link.
, Episcopal, 7100 N. Ashland Blvd., live, 10:30 a.m. Sundays, Sunday school following. Link. Kenilworth Union Church , Christian, 211 Kenilworth Ave., Kenilworth, live 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Christian, 211 Kenilworth Ave., Kenilworth, live 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Link. Transforming Lives Christian Center , Christian, 614 E. 71 St., live 11:30 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Christian, 614 E. 71 St., live 11:30 a.m. Sundays. Link. Quentin Road Baptist Church , Baptist, 60 Quentin Road, Lake Zurich, live 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sundays. Link.
, Baptist, 60 Quentin Road, Lake Zurich, live 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sundays. Link. St. Hilary Church , Roman Catholic, 5601 N. California Ave., recorded. Link.
, Roman Catholic, 5601 N. California Ave., recorded. Link. Church of the Holy Comforter , Episcopal, 222 Kenilworth Ave., Kenilworth, live 9 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Episcopal, 222 Kenilworth Ave., Kenilworth, live 9 a.m. Sundays. Link. Concordia Church , Lutheran (ELCA), 3855 N. Seeley Ave., recorded. Link.
, Lutheran (ELCA), 3855 N. Seeley Ave., recorded. Link. Trinity United Church of Christ Chicago , United Church of Christ, 400 W. 95th St., live 7:30 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. Link.
, United Church of Christ, 400 W. 95th St., live 7:30 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. Link. 180 Chicago Church , Evangelical Christian, 1413 W. Jackson Blvd., live, 10 a.m. Sundays; 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Link.
, Evangelical Christian, 1413 W. Jackson Blvd., live, 10 a.m. Sundays; 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Link. Grace Episcopal Church Hinsdale , Episcopal. 120 E. First Street, Hinsdale, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Episcopal. 120 E. First Street, Hinsdale, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. St. James Lutheran Church , Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 2101 N. Fremont St., 10 a.m. Sundays, Holy Week daily 7 p.m. Facebook link.
, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 2101 N. Fremont St., 10 a.m. Sundays, Holy Week daily 7 p.m. Facebook link. Faith World Outreach Church , nondenomination/Full Gospel, 1280 S. Route 59, Bartlett, live 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sundays 7 p.m. Thursdays. Link.
, nondenomination/Full Gospel, 1280 S. Route 59, Bartlett, live 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sundays 7 p.m. Thursdays. Link. Most Holy Redeemer Church , Roman Catholic, 9525 S. Lawndale Ave., Evergreen Park, recorded, 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Link.
, Roman Catholic, 9525 S. Lawndale Ave., Evergreen Park, recorded, 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. Link. St. Viator Parish , Roman Catholic, 4170 W. Addison St., live 5 p.m. English, 6:15p.m. Spanish 9 a.m. Sundays. Facebook link.
, Roman Catholic, 4170 W. Addison St., live 5 p.m. English, 6:15p.m. Spanish 9 a.m. Sundays. Facebook link. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church , Roman Catholic, 708 W. Belmont Ave., live 9a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Roman Catholic, 708 W. Belmont Ave., live 9a.m. Sundays. Link. Glencoe Union Church , Christian: interdenominational, 263 Park Ave, Glencoe, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Christian: interdenominational, 263 Park Ave, Glencoe, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. Second Baptist Church of Elgin, Baptist, 1280 Summit St., Elgin, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
Baptist, 1280 Summit St., Elgin, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. College Church, Christian, 332 E. Seminary Avenue, Wheaton, live, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Link.
Christian, 332 E. Seminary Avenue, Wheaton, live, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Link. South Park Church , Christian, 1330 Courtland Ave., Park Ridge, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Christian, 1330 Courtland Ave., Park Ridge, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. Immanuel Anglican Church , Anglican, 4619 N. Ravenswood Ave., 10 a.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. Good Friday. Link.
, Anglican, 4619 N. Ravenswood Ave., 10 a.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. Good Friday. Link. City Church Chicago , nondenominational Christian, 777 N. Green St., live 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sundays. Link.
, nondenominational Christian, 777 N. Green St., live 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sundays. Link. Parkview Community Church , nondenominational Christian, 764 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn, live 8:30, 10, 11:30 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, nondenominational Christian, 764 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn, live 8:30, 10, 11:30 a.m. Sundays. Link. Church of Our Saviour , Episcopal, 530 W. Fullerton Parkway, live. Facebook link.
, Episcopal, 530 W. Fullerton Parkway, live. Facebook link. St Paul Lutheran Church , Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 4660 W. 94th St., Oak Lawn, recorded. Link.
, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 4660 W. 94th St., Oak Lawn, recorded. Link. First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest , Presbyterian, 700 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, live 10 a.m. Sundays; Taize Prayer Service 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Link.
, Presbyterian, 700 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, live 10 a.m. Sundays; Taize Prayer Service 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Link. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church , Lutheran, 930 W. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, 9:45 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Lutheran, 930 W. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, 9:45 a.m. Sundays. Link. Chain of Lakes Community Bible Church , nondenominational, 43 W. Grass Lake Road, Lake Villa, recorded 9 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, nondenominational, 43 W. Grass Lake Road, Lake Villa, recorded 9 a.m. Sundays. Link. Quentin Road Baptist Church , Baptist, 60 Quentin Road, Lake Zurich, live 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Sundays & 6 -7 p.m. Sundays & 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Link.
, Baptist, 60 Quentin Road, Lake Zurich, live 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Sundays & 6 -7 p.m. Sundays & 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Link. First Congregational United Church of Christ Naperville , United Church of Christ, 25 E. Benton Ave., Naperville, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Facebook link.
, United Church of Christ, 25 E. Benton Ave., Naperville, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Facebook link. United Church of Rogers Park, Christian-United Methodist, 1545 W. Morse Ave., recorded, 10 a.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Facebook link.
Christian-United Methodist, 1545 W. Morse Ave., recorded, 10 a.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Facebook link. Grace Church of Logan Square , Christian-United Methodist, 3325 W. Wrightwood Ave., recorded 10 a.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Facebook link.
, Christian-United Methodist, 3325 W. Wrightwood Ave., recorded 10 a.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Facebook link. Irving Park United Methodist Church , Christian-United Methodist, recorded 10 a.m. Sundays. Facebook link.
, Christian-United Methodist, recorded 10 a.m. Sundays. Facebook link. Elmwood Park Community Church , Christian, 2334 N. 75th Ave., Elmwood Park, live 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Christian, 2334 N. 75th Ave., Elmwood Park, live 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Link. St. Mark Lutheran Church , Lutheran, 1822 E Grand Ave., Lindenhurst, recorded 9 a.m. Monday-Friday, 8 & 9 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Lutheran, 1822 E Grand Ave., Lindenhurst, recorded 9 a.m. Monday-Friday, 8 & 9 a.m. Sundays. Link. New Life Covenant Church , Assemblies of God, 3400 W. Division St., Chicago, live 8:30 & 10 a.m., 12 noon, 5 p.m. Sundays; Spanish 11 a.m., 1 & 5 p.m. Sundays. Link.
, Assemblies of God, 3400 W. Division St., Chicago, live 8:30 & 10 a.m., 12 noon, 5 p.m. Sundays; Spanish 11 a.m., 1 & 5 p.m. Sundays. Link. First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville , Presbyterian (PCUSA), 219 W. Maple Ave., Libertyville, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Presbyterian (PCUSA), 219 W. Maple Ave., Libertyville, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. Pilgrim Lutheran Church , Lutheran, 4300 N. Winchester Ave., live 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Lutheran, 4300 N. Winchester Ave., live 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Link. Plainfield Congregational Church United Church of Christ , United Church of Christ, 20420 W. Fraser Road, Plainfield, live 10:30 a.m. Sundays. YouTube link.
, United Church of Christ, 20420 W. Fraser Road, Plainfield, live 10:30 a.m. Sundays. YouTube link. Community UMC , United Methodist Church, 20 Center St., Naperville, live 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, United Methodist Church, 20 Center St., Naperville, live 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Link. Church of the Ascension, Episcopal, 1133 N. Lasalle Blvd., live or recorded Sundays, most Wednesdays; evening prayer Monday-Thursdays by videoconference. Link.
Episcopal, 1133 N. Lasalle Blvd., live or recorded Sundays, most Wednesdays; evening prayer Monday-Thursdays by videoconference. Link. Crossroads Community Church , Baptist/multidenominational, 1N100 Gary Ave., Carol Stream. Live 9, 10, 11 a.m. Sundays; 5 p.m, 7 p.m. Good Friday. Link.
, Baptist/multidenominational, 1N100 Gary Ave., Carol Stream. Live 9, 10, 11 a.m. Sundays; 5 p.m, 7 p.m. Good Friday. Link. Church of the Holy Comforter , Episcopal, 222 Kenilworth Ave., Kenilworth, live 9 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Episcopal, 222 Kenilworth Ave., Kenilworth, live 9 a.m. Sundays. Link. St. Bernadette Catholic Church , Roman Catholic, 9343 S. Francisco Ave., Evergreen Park, recorded Masses. Link.
, Roman Catholic, 9343 S. Francisco Ave., Evergreen Park, recorded Masses. Link. North Shore United Methodist Church , United Methodist, 213 Hazel Ave., Glencoe, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, United Methodist, 213 Hazel Ave., Glencoe, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. Holy Trinity Church Downtown , Christian — Reformed, nondenominational, 53 W. Jackson Suite 450, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Christian — Reformed, nondenominational, 53 W. Jackson Suite 450, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. Arlington Countryside Church , Christian (nondenominational), 916 East Hintz Road, Arlington Heights, live 9 & 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Christian (nondenominational), 916 East Hintz Road, Arlington Heights, live 9 & 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Link. Presbyterian Church of Western Springs , Presbyterian Church (USA), 5250 Wolf Road, Western Springs, live 6 & 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Facebook link.
, Presbyterian Church (USA), 5250 Wolf Road, Western Springs, live 6 & 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Facebook link. St. Edmund , Roman Catholic, 188 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, live 5:30 p.m. Saturdays. Link, YouTube link.
, Roman Catholic, 188 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, live 5:30 p.m. Saturdays. Link, YouTube link. Galewood Community United Church of Christ , Christian, 1776 N. Narragansett Ave., live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Christian, 1776 N. Narragansett Ave., live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. Trinity Church , Christian nondenominational, 1244 W Thorndale Ave., live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Christian nondenominational, 1244 W Thorndale Ave., live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. Church of the Redeemer , Anglican, 107 Highwood Ave., Highwood, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Anglican, 107 Highwood Ave., Highwood, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. First United Methodist Park Ridge , United Methodist, 418 W.Touhy Ave., Park Ridge, recorded 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, United Methodist, 418 W.Touhy Ave., Park Ridge, recorded 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Link. Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church , United Methodist, 77 W. Washington St. Suite 1820, recorded Sundays. Link.
, United Methodist, 77 W. Washington St. Suite 1820, recorded Sundays. Link. Glen Ellyn Bible Church , Christian, 501 Hillside Ave., Glen Ellyn, recorded. Link.
, Christian, 501 Hillside Ave., Glen Ellyn, recorded. Link. Barrington United Methodist Church , Methodist, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington, live 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Methodist, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington, live 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Link. Gary United Methodist Church , Methodist, 224 N. Main St., Wheaton, live 9 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Methodist, 224 N. Main St., Wheaton, live 9 a.m. Sundays. Link. Broadway UMC , United Methodist Church, 3338 N. Broadway St., live and recorded. Link, Facebook link.
, United Methodist Church, 3338 N. Broadway St., live and recorded. Link, Facebook link. Ginger Creek Community Church , nondenominational, 2850 Ginger Woods Pkwy, Aurora, live April 12, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. Link.
, nondenominational, 2850 Ginger Woods Pkwy, Aurora, live April 12, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. Link. Chapelstreet Church , Christian, 2300 South St., Geneva, live 9:15 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Christian, 2300 South St., Geneva, live 9:15 a.m. Sundays. Link. Beth Eden Baptist Church , Baptist, 11121 S. Loomis St., recorded 11 a.m. Sundays on Facebook and YouTube. Link.
, Baptist, 11121 S. Loomis St., recorded 11 a.m. Sundays on Facebook and YouTube. Link. Christ Covenant Church of Chicago, Christian (Reformed), 2720 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows, live 2 p.m. Sundays.
Christian (Reformed), 2720 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows, live 2 p.m. Sundays. Kingswood United Methodist Church , Methodist, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Methodist, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. Edgewater Baptist Church , Baptist – Converge, 1401 W. Hollywood Ave., live 10:30 a.m. Sundays . Link.
, Baptist – Converge, 1401 W. Hollywood Ave., live 10:30 a.m. Sundays . Link. St. Edward Catholic Church , Roman Catholic, 4350 W. Sunnyside Ave., live, Mass 11 a.m. Sundays; Mass 2:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; noon Saturdays Mass. YouTube link.
, Roman Catholic, 4350 W. Sunnyside Ave., live, Mass 11 a.m. Sundays; Mass 2:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; noon Saturdays Mass. YouTube link. Crossroads Christian Church , Lutheran, 1434 W. Montrose Ave., recorded 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Lutheran, 1434 W. Montrose Ave., recorded 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church , Episcopal, 306 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, Episcopal, 306 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral , Orthodox Church in America (OCA), 1121 N. Leavitt Ave., recorded. YouTube Link.
, Orthodox Church in America (OCA), 1121 N. Leavitt Ave., recorded. YouTube Link. Chicagoland Christian Center , nondenominational Christian, 929 E. 103rd St., live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link.
, nondenominational Christian, 929 E. 103rd St., live 10 a.m. Sundays. Link. Woodridge United Methodist Church , United Methodist, 2700 75th St., Woodridge, live 10 a.m. Sundays. YouTube link.
, United Methodist, 2700 75th St., Woodridge, live 10 a.m. Sundays. YouTube link. Little Home Church by the Wayside , United Church of Christ, 31w128 Army Trail Road, Wayne, recorded. YouTube link.
, United Church of Christ, 31w128 Army Trail Road, Wayne, recorded. YouTube link. St. Benedict the African Catholic Church , Roman Catholic, 340 W. 66th St., live Bible study & prayers noon daily, Mass noon, Sundays. Link.
, Roman Catholic, 340 W. 66th St., live Bible study & prayers noon daily, Mass noon, Sundays. Link. St. Mary Immaculate Parish , Roman Catholic, 15629 S. Rt. 59, Plainfield, recorded 9 a.m. daily, English 9 a.m.Sunday, Español 10:45 a.m. Domingo. Facebook link.
, Roman Catholic, 15629 S. Rt. 59, Plainfield, recorded 9 a.m. daily, English 9 a.m.Sunday, Español 10:45 a.m. Domingo. Facebook link. River Glen Presbyterian Church , Presbyterian Church (USA), 1140 Raymond Dr., Naperville, recorded 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
, Presbyterian Church (USA), 1140 Raymond Dr., Naperville, recorded 10:30 a.m. Sunday. St. Luke Parish , Roman Catholic, 528 Lathrop, River Forest, live 5 p.m. Saturdays (Sunday Mass), 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Facebook link.
, Roman Catholic, 528 Lathrop, River Forest, live 5 p.m. Saturdays (Sunday Mass), 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Facebook link. Hope Community Bible Church , Baptist, 1266 N. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge,luve 11 a.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Link.
, Baptist, 1266 N. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge,luve 11 a.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Link. Bethany United Church of Christ , United Church of Christ, 4250 N. Paulina Ave., live 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Facebook link.
, United Church of Christ, 4250 N. Paulina Ave., live 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Facebook link. Gilead Chicago , United Church of Christ and Disciples of Christ, PO Box 13222, Chicago 60613, live 5 p.m. Sundays. Link.
, United Church of Christ and Disciples of Christ, PO Box 13222, Chicago 60613, live 5 p.m. Sundays. Link. Faith Christian Reformed Church, Christian Reformed, 1070 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, recorded services. Link.
Jewish
Congregation Beth Shalom, Jewish — Conservative, 3433 Walters Ave., Northbrook, live 6:45 a.m. Monday-Friday, 7:45 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 8:45 a.m. Sunday, 6 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Link.
Jewish — Conservative, 3433 Walters Ave., Northbrook, live 6:45 a.m. Monday-Friday, 7:45 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 8:45 a.m. Sunday, 6 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Link. Congregation Or Shalom , Jewish — Reform, 21 Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills, live 7:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday. Link.
, Jewish — Reform, 21 Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills, live 7:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday. Link. KAM Isaiah Israel , Jewish — Reform, 1100 E. Hyde Park Blvd., live 6 p.m. family Shabbat service. 6:30 p.m. Shabbat services; 10 a.m. Saturday. Link.
, Jewish — Reform, 1100 E. Hyde Park Blvd., live 6 p.m. family Shabbat service. 6:30 p.m. Shabbat services; 10 a.m. Saturday. Link. Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation , Reconstructionist Judaism, 303 Dodge Ave., Evanston, recorded 5 p.m. Fridays. Facebook link.
, Reconstructionist Judaism, 303 Dodge Ave., Evanston, recorded 5 p.m. Fridays. Facebook link. Central Synagogue of Chicago , Jewish: Traditional Egalitarian Conservative, 122 S. Michigan Ave., live 9:45 a.m. Saturdays, 9:45 a.m. April 9, 10, 15 & 16. Link.
, Jewish: Traditional Egalitarian Conservative, 122 S. Michigan Ave., live 9:45 a.m. Saturdays, 9:45 a.m. April 9, 10, 15 & 16. Link. Congregation Rodfei Zedek, Conservative Judaism, 5200 S. Hyde Park Blvd., live Shabbat service 10:30 a.m. Saturday on Facebook. Link.
Conservative Judaism, 5200 S. Hyde Park Blvd., live Shabbat service 10:30 a.m. Saturday on Facebook. Link. Emanuel Congregation, Reform Judaism, 5959 N. Sheridan Road, live 6:30 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. Saturdays. YouTube link.
Muslim
Muslim Community Center, Chicago and suburban locations, live 5 p.m. Thursday, 1 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Link.
Chicago and suburban locations, live 5 p.m. Thursday, 1 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Link. The Mecca Center Islam, 16W560 91st St., Willowbrook, recorded 1:30 p.m. Friday. Facebook link.
16W560 91st St., Willowbrook, recorded 1:30 p.m. Friday. Facebook link. Masjid al-Rabia, Women-Centered Muslim Community, 637 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, live jumah prayers 1 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m. Wednesday April 1, letter writing for incarcerated Muslims, 6 p.m. inclusive Quran study, 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 and 22, 6 p.m., addiction recovery support meeting, 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 15. Link.
Women-Centered Muslim Community, 637 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, live jumah prayers 1 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m. Wednesday April 1, letter writing for incarcerated Muslims, 6 p.m. inclusive Quran study, 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 and 22, 6 p.m., addiction recovery support meeting, 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 15. Link. Masjid Al-Taqwa , Muslim, 8211 S. Exchange Ave., Chicago, recorded 1:15 p.m. Fridays. Facebook link.
, Muslim, 8211 S. Exchange Ave., Chicago, recorded 1:15 p.m. Fridays. Facebook link. Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago , Muslim, 231 S. State St., live 7 p.m. each evening starting April 24. Link.
, Muslim, 231 S. State St., live 7 p.m. each evening starting April 24. Link. Islamic Foundation , Islam, 300 W. Highridge Road, Villa Park, live 7:30 p.m. daily lecture, Friday prayer 1 p.m. Fridays. Link.
, Islam, 300 W. Highridge Road, Villa Park, live 7:30 p.m. daily lecture, Friday prayer 1 p.m. Fridays. Link. Muslim Association of Bolingbrook , Islamic, 351 Veterans Parkway, Bolingbrook, live (no time given). Link.
, Islamic, 351 Veterans Parkway, Bolingbrook, live (no time given). Link. Midwest Islamic Center , Islam, 1081 W. Irving Park Road, Schaumburg, live 7 p.m. daily. Link.
, Islam, 1081 W. Irving Park Road, Schaumburg, live 7 p.m. daily. Link. Sound Vision Foundation, Islam, 27 E. Monroe St., live Friday sermons, Noon, 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Fridays. Link.
Other faiths and traditions


chicagotribune--2020-05-15--Mayor Lori Lightfoot urges Chicago faith leaders to observe stay-at-home order and says she will tak

Mayor Lori Lightfoot urges Chicago faith leaders to observe stay-at-home order and says she will take action ‘if we have to’

“ The ‘ when ’ question about the reopening of church is a daily conversation I have with my 91-year-old @ @ @ @ @ woman of faith who sorely misses seeing members of her church family and feels the @ @ @ @ @ that physical distance can bring , '' Lightfoot wrote .
`` What I tell her @ @ @ @ @ what I say to you now is that these limitations on our mobility are necessary @ @ @ @ @ so , just as I have counseled my own beloved mother , I now urge @ @ @ @ @ , continue your ministry , but do it consistent with the social distancing guidelines that @ @ @ @ @ and saved out city from overwhelming our health care system , burying even more people @ @ @ @ @ .
”

Dozens gather outside Holy Name Cathedral on May 1, 2020, to pray for churches in the Archdiocese of Chicago to reopen. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)
In a letter to Chicago faith leaders, Mayor Lori Lightfoot again urged houses of worship to continue following Illinois’ stay-at-home order despite growing resistance and said she remains “resolute” about taking action against those who disobey the rules.
The mayor also told reporters in a conference call she will convene a working group to evaluate how to most safely open up churches but is trying to dissuade “a small handful of churches” that are seeking to violate stay-at-home rules.
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“We’re hopeful that we will not have to take any kind of enforcement action, but if we have to we will,” Lightfoot said.
In the letter, released by her office, Lightfoot also said she understands the challenges ministers face.
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“Yes, limiting services and other important religious convenings like funerals, baptisms, bat and bar mitzvahs, breaking fasts and weddings is hard,” Lightfoot wrote. “But it remains every bit as important now as ever.”
Addressing ministers, Lightfoot also referred to COVID-19 as a “life-threatening menace” and says she is “resolute” about enforcing Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order.
“To be fair to all, I simply cannot look away from noncompliance no matter the source or the intention,” Lightfoot said.
Lightfoot also noted that the coronavirus pandemic has disproportionately affected Chicago’s black and brown communities.
“When you look across your congregations, do you see the elderly, or people with underlying medical conditions like asthma, diabetes, heart disease or upper respiratory ailments — the kinds of underlying conditions that make each individual, old or young, significantly more vulnerable to COVID-19?”
Earlier in the week, Lightfoot said the city is prepared to enforce the stay-at-home order against houses of worship that continue holding in-person services.
Metro Praise International Church in Chicago held a service ignoring guidelines set forth by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)
Lightfoot was asked Tuesday about church leaders vowing to continue holding religious services despite social distancing requirements. Previously, the mayor criticized the services as putting people at risk but said she preferred to do educational outreach.
The dispute kicked off after Metro Praise International Church on the Northwest Side opened its doors for in-person services in an act church officials described as “passive resistance” to Pritzker’s ongoing stay-at-home order.
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That defiance led Lightfoot to tweet Monday morning, “It doesn’t matter who you are or what you’re doing. When you gather like this, you are putting yourself and your loved ones in serious danger.”
Another church, Elim Romanian Pentecostal Church, hosted Sunday services in Albany Park despite the stay-at-home order.
At a Monday afternoon news conference, Lightfoot said she spoke with the pastor of Elim Romanian and had a “very pleasant” talk with him. She said she hoped to do more outreach but expressed reluctance to take harsher action.
But in interviews with the Tribune on Monday, the leaders of those churches criticized Lightfoot and Pritzker, helping to set the stage for a potential confrontation over the weekend.
Businessman and gospel singer Willie Wilson, who ran for mayor against Lightfoot before endorsing her, has also called for churches to begin reopening.
Wilson is particularly popular with African American ministers.
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Nevertheless, Lightfoot urged religious officials to maintain social distancing to protect their congregations.
“The ‘when’ question about the reopening of church is a daily conversation I have with my 91-year-old mother, herself a devout woman of faith who sorely misses seeing members of her church family and feels the pangs of loneliness and isolation that physical distance can bring," Lightfoot wrote. "What I tell her in these conversations, and what I say to you now is that these limitations on our mobility are necessary to save lives. And so, just as I have counseled my own beloved mother, I now urge you, stay the course, continue your ministry, but do it consistent with the social distancing guidelines that have made an enormous difference and saved out city from overwhelming our health care system, burying even more people, and devastating more families.”
On the conference call with Lightfoot and reporters, West Point Missionary Baptist Church pastor Bernard Jakes said his church has kept in touch with members using Zoom and Facebook live. He said he doesn’t expect to reopen to full capacity until 2021.
[ Read: Letter from Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to religious communities ]
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chicagotribune--2020-05-15--Column: An open letter to Mayor Lightfoot: Time to rethink your lakefront shutdown

Here ’ s my point : It may be time for you to rethink your blunt approach to the lakefront @ @ @ @ @ one that would let Chicagoans prove they can act responsibly and earn the right to @ @ @ @ @ If too many people act like knuckleheads , you can always do another shutdown .
@ @ @ @ @ ’ re willing to go that route .

People pass over downed barricades while enjoying the spring weather in Lincoln Park on May 13, 2020. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Dear Mayor Lightfoot:
It was great fun taking in all the Internet memes about you, Chicago’s very own, stern-faced auntie.
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There you were in front of an entrance to the CTA’s Grand Avenue Red Line Station.
"Nope.”
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Then there was the imaginary version of Edward Hoppers’s "Nighthawks,” where someone sitting at a restaurant counter was ordering an Old Style.
“Nope,” you said.
And, as if by magic, the three nighthawks at the counter vanished.
“She’s a silent guardian, a watchful protector. A dark knight," proclaimed one of the memes, a Batman-like tableau that had your face hovering over the Chicago River at the end of a searchlight.
The memes were political gold for you, amplifying the courage and resolve you showed when you shut down the lakefront. They broadcast your toughness, a quality all Chicago mayors need to survive and thrive. The memes also provided much-needed comic relief in the frightening first days of the pandemic and softened your hard stance. Nothing like a little whimsy to cloak an iron fist in a velvet glove.
But that was then — late March, after the idiots on spring break packed Florida’s beaches, almost surely spreading the coronavirus, and you rightly concluded that the same thing wasn’t going to happen here.
Yet now, the weather is warming and frustration with your shutdown is growing, if not among the aldermen who support your decision to indefinitely extend the closure, then among some of your constituents.
I experienced that frustration firsthand in a still-open section of Lincoln Park west of Lake Shore Drive. There, people had pulled down — and in some cases, broken through — snow fences that city workers had erected to prevent joggers, walkers and cyclists from using the park’s trails.
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When a friend of mine started to put one of the fences back in place, a woman in a pink jacket barked: “Leave it down, she’s going too far with the park.” By “she,” of course, the woman meant you.
Here’s my point: It may be time for you to rethink your blunt approach to the lakefront and substitute a more nimble one that would let Chicagoans prove they can act responsibly and earn the right to reenter their shoreline parks. If too many people act like knuckleheads, you can always do another shutdown. You’ve proved you’re willing to go that route.
To be sure, public health must continue to take priority over public space. But the two aren’t necessarily at odds. As you know, getting outside for exercise is allowed under Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order. It’s good for people’s health, both physical and mental, especially if they live in overcrowded apartments where social distancing is difficult, if not impossible.
So maybe, instead of acting like the lifeguard who throws everybody out of the pool for months because a few fools misbehaved, you could take stock and ponder the shortcomings of your approach.
Why, for example, is it OK to close to the 18-mile Lakefront Trail to everybody, including essential workers who bike to their jobs, while allowing other essential workers to commute by car on Lake Shore Drive? That sends a bad signal, suggesting that pollution-causing car travel should take precedence over energy-saving biking.
It shouldn’t.
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Because the lakefront accounts for a huge share of Chicago’s open space — about 3,000 acres, more than a third of the more than 8,800 acres of green space owned by the Chicago Park District — shutting it down means that activities that normally happen there, like biking or jogging, have shifted somewhere else.
Aldermen have been swamped with complaints about runners who won’t yield to others as they barrel down narrow sidewalks.
Not without reason, transportation activists and architects are calling for Chicago to follow the lead of other U.S. cities that have closed streets to vehicular traffic to make it easier for people to maintain social distancing while they exercise.
That’s what happens when your policy boils down to “Nope.”
A smarter way would have you dangle the possibility of “Yes” — if and only if people prove they can act responsibly on the lakefront, which means, at a minimum, maintaining social distancing and wearing masks. Indeed, you appear to be leaning toward a more flexible stance.
You suggested as much Friday when you tweeted: “People are itching to get outside...The key is how we do it. Stay tuned for some changes to our streets and sidewalks. Transportation is more than just cars. We’ll show how Chicago can be safer and easier to get around.”
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So why not take a baby step toward reopening the lakefront with the essential workers who commute by bike?
Have their employers certify them and let the cops who are standing guard at the entrances to the lakefront check them in. The bike commuters won’t stop and party. They’re low-hanging fruit.
If that works, you could let in joggers, walkers and, perhaps, recreational bikers.
The separate trails for biking and walking put in place in 2018 after a $12 million donation from Chicago billionaire Ken Griffin are a godsend. They’ll keep the cyclists separate from those who are using foot power instead of pedal power. Everybody would have to stay in their lanes, though the areas immediately to the side of the trails could be used to avoid congestion.
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When the time comes for a broader relaxation, Chicago could follow the path of states like New York that plan to open beaches for the Memorial Day holiday. The states will cap beaches at 50% of capacity, enforce social distancing, keep concession stands closed and not allow group activities like volleyball.
Gradually, the lakefront could return to normal, its reopening built on a basis of hard-earned trust and a pandemic-necessitated form of community policing. Parkgoers would have a powerful incentive to enforce good behavior, knowing that their auntie — tough but fair, firm but flexible — won’t hesitate to shut down the lakefront again.
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Respectfully yours,
Blair Kamin
Blair Kamin is a Tribune critic.
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chicagotribune--2020-05-15--Download our Class of 2020 poster to congratulate your grad

Make sure the whole neighborhood knows how proud you are of 2020 grads .
Download this poster and personalize it @ @ @ @ @ school .
Print it out and hang it in your window .
Heck , print @ @ @ @ @ your windows !
Need a bigger version ?
We ’ ll publish a full-page poster @ @ @ @ @ 2020 Yearbook in the June 7 issue of the Chicago Tribune .

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Make sure the whole neighborhood knows how proud you are of 2020 grads. Download this poster and personalize it for your graduate or favorite school. Print it out and hang it in your window. Heck, print dozens of them and cover your windows! Need a bigger version? We’ll publish a full-page poster in our special Class of 2020 Yearbook in the June 7 issue of the Chicago Tribune.
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chicagotribune--2020-05-15--Man, 54, wounded in Elmhurst drive-by shooting, police say

They found the victim in the 800 block of South Linden Avenue .
Witnesses told police someone inside a light @ @ @ @ @ on in the 300 block of Van Buren fired several shots at the man , @ @ @ @ @ dog on the sidewalk .

Elmhurst police are investigating a drive-by shooting which left a 54-year-old local man wounded and recovering in Elmhurst Hospital.
According to a news release posted on the city’s and police websites, Elmhurst police responded about 8:55 p.m. Thursday to a report of shots fired in the vicinity of Linden Avenue and Van Buren Street.
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They found the victim in the 800 block of South Linden Avenue. Witnesses told police someone inside a light colored newer SUV traveling westbound on in the 300 block of Van Buren fired several shots at the man, who was reportedly walking a dog on the sidewalk.
The vehicle left the area westbound on Van Buren toward Colfax Avenue.
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Police recovered a rifle believed to be involved in the shooting in the 700 block of Colfax.
Elmhurst Fire Department paramedics transported the victim to Elmhurst Hospital where police say he is recovering from gunshot wounds.
“This is the first crime of this type, in many years,” Police Chief Michael D. Ruth said in an email Friday.
Anyone with information or home video of the incident or the area is asked to contact Elmhurst police at 630-530-3050.


chicagotribune--2020-05-15--Illinois’ 5 GOP House members want Congress to block Pritzker from withholding federal aid to munici

Illinois’ 5 GOP House members want Congress to block Pritzker from withholding federal aid to municipalities that disobey his stay-at-home order

“ I would just suggest there are a number of enforcement mechanisms that are available to us and I don @ @ @ @ @ those .
I ’ ve asked people to do the right thing .
And I @ @ @ @ @ vast majority of people in Illinois have been doing the right thing , ” he @ @ @

A jogger crosses the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol Building on April 22, 2020, in Washington. (Andrew Harnik/AP)
The five Republicans in Illinois’ U.S. House delegation said Friday they want Congress to block Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other state chief executives from being able to withhold federal coronavirus relief aid from municipalities that disobey stay-at-home orders.
In a politically calculated counter to Pritzker, the five said Congress should consider prohibiting federal state aid to Illinois for “raising income taxes on small businesses” if it adopts a graduated-rate income tax to replace the state’s constitutionally mandated flat-rate income tax.
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Pritzker, at his daily news briefing Friday, said he believed the five had “the best interests of their constituents at heart” but were “missing the point” of his orders.
“They understand, I’m sure, that the laws of the state need to be followed, that the executive orders of the state need to be followed and that we’ll pursue enforcement actions wherever necessary,” he said
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In a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and the two minority leaders, the five called Pritzker’s threat to use the withholding of federal funding to enforce his executive orders “unconscionable.”
“We write to you with deep concern over the recent threats issued by Gov. J.B. Pritzker to possibly withhold federal aid provided through the state of Illinois from any local government that reopens its economy in accordance with federal health guidelines but ahead of Gov. Pritzker’s own arbitrary timetable,” the five congressmen wrote.
“On top of Gov. Pritzker’s ongoing campaign to persuade Illinois voters to raise the state income tax on small businesses in November, the governor’s latest threat to withhold federal assistance from communities in need is unconscionable,” they wrote.
The letter was signed by Republican U.S. Reps. John Shimkus of Collinsville, Darin LaHood of Peoria, Rodney Davis of Taylorville, Mike Bost of Murphysboro and Adam Kinzinger of Channahon. The five represent largely rural areas that have chafed under Pritzker’s stay-at-home orders, the closure of businesses deemed nonessential and his phased plan to reopen the state’s economy.
Pritzker earlier this week said withholding federal relief aid to municipalities that do not enforce his orders was being considered.
“I would just suggest there are a number of enforcement mechanisms that are available to us and I don’t want to utilize those. I’ve asked people to do the right thing. And I want to point out the vast majority of people in Illinois have been doing the right thing,” he said Tuesday.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf issued a similar warning to counties in his state that disregarded his orders keeping nonessential businesses closed.
The letter to congressional leadership restates the GOP’s long-standing complaints over efforts to amend the Illinois Constitution to impose a graduated-rate income tax. Voters will decide the proposed amendment in the Nov. 3 general election.
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“While Congress should consider prohibiting Illinois from raising income taxes on small business as a condition of state aid, we urge you to act immediately to ensure no governor can withhold federal funds appropriated by Congress for local municipalities that allow their small businesses to reopen in accordance with federal health guidelines,” the letter said.
Since Democrats control the U.S. House, the Republicans’ request that Illinois be blocked from receiving federal relief funds if it changes its income tax system is highly unlikely. Additionally, such a move could raise significant constitutional questions.
The letter also takes another swipe at Democratic state Senate President Don Harmon’s previous request of Illinois’ entire 18-member U.S. House delegation and two U.S. senators that they consider a federal relief package of $41 billion to the state, including $10 billion to help stabilize the massively underfunded public employee pension system.
“Now more than ever, it’s critical that resources allocated by Congress and the White House be delivered to everyday Illinoisans, small businesses and health care workers,” the five wrote.
“Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly, however, recently requested that the federal government provide billions of dollars in federal funding to bailout our state’s pre-COVID-19 financial struggles. Illinois’ financial issues weren’t caused by COVID-19 and federal taxpayers shouldn’t be on the hook for Illinois’ mismanagement,” it said.
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chicagotribune--2020-05-15--Letter from Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to religious communities

In a letter to Chicago faith leaders , Mayor Lori Lightfoot urged churches , synagogues , mosques and other houses @ @ @ @ @ Gov .
J.B. Pritzker ’ s stay-at-home order and said she remains “ resolute ” @ @ @ @ @ who disobey it .

In a letter to Chicago faith leaders, Mayor Lori Lightfoot urged churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship to continue following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order and said she remains “resolute” about taking action against those who disobey it.
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chicagotribune--2020-05-15--Remembering the lives of those in Illinois who died from coronavirus

As the number of deaths attributable to COVID-19 ticks upward , the Tribune is working to chronicle those who have @ @ @ @ @ Chicago area or who have connections to our region .
These are some of those @ @

They were mothers and fathers, daughters and sons. Many were proud grandparents. Two were sisters from a tight-knit South Side family. All were loved, relatives say, and will be forever missed.
As the number of deaths attributable to COVID-19 ticks upward, the Tribune is working to chronicle those who have lost their lives in the Chicago area or who have connections to our region. These are some of those victims.
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chicagotribune--2020-05-15--COVID-19 in Illinois, the U.S. and the world: Timeline of the outbreak

Starting at a live fish market in Wuhan , China , outbreaks have hit across Europe , the Mideast and @ @ @ @ @ , Gov .
J.B. Pritzker has directed a response that closed schools and nonessential workplaces @ @ @ @ @ and public spaces have been closed .

Six months have passed since the hectic weeks when most of life as it was before COVID-19 shut down. Spring gave way to summer and work, school, sports and entertainment all radically transformed as the pandemic became the driving force behind nearly everything. Of course, before Gov. J.B. Pritzker shut down the state, instituted a reopening plan and shut some things down again; before case counts, positivity rates, N-95s, nasal swabs and other new words entered the public vocabulary, coronavirus was already spreading around the globe with a devastating impact.
The virus exacted a frightening toll with more than 29 million cases 900,000 deaths worldwide as of Sept. 14, according to data tracked by Johns Hopkins. In Illinois, 8,314 have lost their lives and 262,744 have been confirmed with the virus.
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Starting at a live fish market in Wuhan, China, outbreaks hit across Europe, the Mideast and the U.S. Countries shut down, opened up and shut down again.
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Here are key points in the outbreak of COVID-19 in Illinois, the U.S. and the world, in politics, education, business and sports.
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