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As some local residents searched for books and used computers at the Urbana Regional Library Sunday afternoon, others made crafts, enjoyed Ind…
The Southern Baptist Convention gathers for its annual national meeting Tuesday with one sobering topic — sex abuse by clergy and staff — over…
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Whenever there’s an attack on a synagogue, a mosque or a church, the Bloomington-Normal faith community has been quick to …
The first fire lit up the shingles of the rabbi’s home, forcing him and his family into their car for safety. Six days later, another blaze br…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, with its long days of fasting and prayer meant to draw worshippers closer to G…
Often, we hear the word sacrifice to describe someone who nobly and unselfishly gave their life to save others. Examples of this are heard in …
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