In an open letter released Sunday 260 religious leaders are supporting the Religious Freedom and Marriage Act. That act would legalize gay marriage in Illinois. It is being sponsored by Representatives Greg Harris, Sara Feigenholtz, Ann Williams, Kelly Cassidy and Deborah Mell among others. And it is being ushered through the Senate by Illinois...
The All Saints’ community celebrated the Feast of St Francis today by letting the place go to the cats and the dogs. St Francis of Assisi was noted for his love of nature and animals. His feast is celebrated in many Christian communities with a blessing of household pets. All Saints service was punctuated...
Todd Ptacek Sets Record Time 16th annual Ravenswood Run took place in Ravenswood on Sunday morning. 3000 runners started from Wilson and Hermitage. The five kilometer course wound through the Ravenswood neighborhood causing street closures and resulting in dozens of cars to be towed by the Chicago Police Department despite ample warning. South Loop...
The Welles Park Bulldog will receive five journalism awards at a ceremony October 20. It will be the seventh time this year the online publication has received awards for journalism.
The Neighborhood Nutrition Centers will be hosting a Fall Canning Workshop. “One of our best ways to access nutritious food throughout the season,” said Executive Director, Les Kniskern, “is to learn best practices for canning and preserving.” Among other activities the NNC delivers food to the Ravenswood Community Services. The RCS offers a weekly...
A walk between All Saints Episcopal Church and St. Benedict Church will lead community memorials marking the anniversary of 9/11.
Here are a few ideas for loving some locals this weekend. We use our editorial voice and say these are each worthwhile: All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 4550 N Hermitage, is one of the oldest places of worship in the community. They are the only finalist in the Chicago area in the “This Place Matters”...
Like a summer chautauqua, All Saints Episcopal Church is planning an eclectice summer of small group discussion starting tonight. What will be the topic? Fate will determine that. A wheel will be spun, and with this bit of randomness, a topic for discussion selected. Possible topics include: What do the Bad Girls of the...
All Saints Episcopal Church, one of the oldest churches in the Ravenswood community is facing a deteriorating physical condition. In this video, the church discusses a hole in the north wall foundation. The church is starting a capital foundation to restore the exterior of the building. All Saints supports a community kitchen for the...
All Saints Episcopal Church will be hosting a Cajun/ Zydeco dance party to raise awareness and funds for its ongoing mission to rebuild New Orleans. Cajun/ Zydeco dance party All Saints Episcopal Church, 1757 W Wilson Ave Sat., May 14 7P Live music by Midway Ramblers $25 For more information.
