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Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first pope from the United States in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.
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The choice of American Robert Prevost as the next pope shocked the world, including his brother, John, who lives in south suburban New Lenox.
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Pope Francis brought Robert Prevost to the Vatican in 2023 as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations, one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church. On Thursday, he ascended to become Pope Leo XIV — the first American pontiff.
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The Des Plaines City Council this week rejected a plan for a four-story, supported living center on the suburb’s northeast side.
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Yes, Carmel Catholic sophomore quarterback Trae Taylor made a poor decision last week. But can we please just forgive him?
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A Kane County judge changed his mind and — over the prosecutor’s objections — returned a man accused of aggravated criminal sexual assault to electronic home monitoring.
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The Picklr, North America’s fastest-growing indoor pickleball franchise, will open its Wheaton club in June.
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West Chicago’s new mayor announced the appointment of an interim city administrator and an interim city attorney this week, despite objections from city council members who argued he didn’t have the authority to make those decisions.
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British rock band The Who are saying their final goodbye to North America this summer with “The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour,” playing Chicago’s United Center Sunday, Sept. 7. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m Friday, May 16.
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President Donald Trump has agreed to cut tariffs on U.K. autos, steel and aluminum in a planned trade deal with Britain, which would buy more American beef and streamline its customs process for goods from the United States.
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