Roger Marshall spoke at the dedication ceremony of the giant cross beside the interstate in Effingham five days after the 9/11 attacks in 2001. He’ll be there again at the twentieth anniversary this weekend. “It actually became the perfect place to be,” Marshall said, remembering dedication following the bombing of the World Trade Center and […]
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Graham tour follows Route 66
Evangelist Franklin Graham launches his Route 66 preaching tour in Joliet Sept. 19. The tour will stop in St. Louis September 21 and follow “mother road” to California. Each of eight stops will feature an invitation for “those who don’t know Christ to surrender their lives to him,” according to the website. The Newsboys, Marcos […]
Illinois court favors transgender woman in Hobby Lobby suit
The Illinois Second District Appellate Court issued what some are calling a landmark ruling against Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., saying the corporation violated the state’s anti-bias law by denying a transgender woman employee access to the women’s restroom. If the ruling is not appealed and allowed to stand, it could have far-reaching implications for businesses […]
Parents seek options ahead of new school year; number of homeschoolers doubles
Homeschooling saw a surge in growth while schools were closed for in-person learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In May 2020, U.S. Census data showed 5.4% of households homeschooled their children. By mid-October that number had doubled, increasing to 11.1%. Whether it’s due to COVID or Illinois’ new sex education bill for public schools, some […]
Christians pray and march around governor’s mansion
In the Bible, Joshua and the Israelites marched around the walls of Jericho once a day for six days. On the seventh day, they marched around the city’s walls seven times before letting out a great shout. Then the walls fell. In Springfield, a few hundred concerned Christians turned out July 1 for their own […]
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