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Service Set To Mark First Anniversary of Cardinal Francis George's Death

Cardinal Francis George, a Portage Park native, died of cancer April 17, 2015.

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Archbishop to Celebrate Mass of Remembrance for Cardinal George

Cardinal Francis George, a Portage Park native, died of cancer April 17.

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St. Pascal Mourns Cardinal Francis George, 'A Neighborhood Boy Who Made It'

Cardinal Francis George took one last trip home to St. Pascal's Church in Portage Park.

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With Cardinal Francis George's Death, Portage Park Loses One of Its Own

Francis George was the pride and joy of St. Pascal's in Portage Park.

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St. Cornelius Launches Effort to Raise $250,000 to Avoid Threat of Closure

St. Cornelius is not in danger of closing this school year, the principal and pastor said.

'Jesus the Homeless' Statue Installed at Catholic Charities

The sculpture was installed without fanfare, with a dedication ceremony set for later this spring.

Cardinal George's Cancer Resurfaces, Prompting New Chemotherapy Treatment

The cancer "will most probably eventually be the cause of my death," George said.

Cardinal George Celebrates Two Anniversaries At His Boyhood Parish

George marked the 100th anniversary of St. Pascal Parish and 50th years since he joined the priesthood.

Archdiocese Launches $350M Campaign 'To Teach Who Christ Is'

The campaign aims to raise money primarily for scholarships and other Catholic education initiatives.

St. James Parish Petitions Vatican to Save Church from Demolition

A real estate developer has offered to renovate the crumbling sanctuary for $5 million.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.