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‘Violence coming from the White House:’ The MAGAs are losing it over Michael Pfleger’s comments

The MAGAs aren’t having a great week as President Trump’s recent antics have opened the floodgates of criticism, and people are not holding back. There is no more sugar coating involved. People are using the harshest language to denounce Trump’s repeated failure to represent American citizens and ensure their welfare.…

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Trump’s threat to deploy troops to Chicago sparks fear and defiance in a city on edge

President Donald Trump’s threats to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago sent ripples through America’s third-largest city as residents defended their home against Trump’s escalating rhetoric toward violent crime, including claims Chicago is a “killing field.”

The Independent UK

The Rev. Pfleger plans to bless same-sex couple following pope’s declaration

For the people upset with the change in Vatican policy, the pastor at St. Sabina on the South Side said blessings for same-sex couples are a recognition of people’s humanity.

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Marilyn Katz, a behind-the-scenes force in Chicago politics for decades, dead at 78

She marched with MLK and helped elect Mayor Harold Washington, and her views were forged as an activist with Students for a Democratic Society during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

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Brass from the past: Top Chicago cops? I’ve known a few

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s appointment of Larry Snelling as Chicago Police superintendent prompted a peek into this reporter’s aging notepad, a flashback to 14 or so former Chicago top cops I’ve known or covered since 1967.

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$10,000 reward for information leading to arrest in slaying of pastor’s grandson in Auburn Gresham

Rev. Robin Hood, surrounded by family and community activists, demanded justice and called for solutions to gun violence in Chicago. “Let us stand together and let’s fight this thing the right way because there are some solutions.”

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Anti-violence activists hold ‘die-in’ during Daley Center farmer’s market

Youths, activists from across South Side protest violence in Chicago: ‘This is not normal’

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Taking guns off the street, one at a time

St. Sabina Catholic Church held its annual gun buyback event Monday.

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Michael Pfleger wants houses of worship to provide youth programs or lose tax exemption

SNEED EXCLUSIVE: St. Sabina pastor seeks methods of curbing the surge in gun violence that usually accompanies summer weather.

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How Jerry Springer delighted, infuriated Chicago

As fans flocked to the host’s lurid talk show at NBC Tower, local politicians and TV anchors advertised their disgust.

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Harry Belafonte was ‘a major influence’ on his Chicago friends, they fondly recall

Belafonte, the singer-actor-activist who died Tuesday at 96, left a legacy that went beyond the entertainment world — he was a fierce advocate for civil rights.

Chicago Sun-Times

South Siders slam Walmart over plan to close stores, threaten protests at other Walmarts

Community leaders at the Chatham Supercenter question the abrupt announcement of four Walmart closures this weekend: “If they’re going to walk out on us, we’re going to walk out on them.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Rev. Michael Pfleger: New top cop needs to bring a new approach to crime in Chicago

The activist priest is calling for the next superintendent to be promoted from within the ranks of the Chicago Police Department.

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With Tyre Nichols’ killing, a traumatized America is mourning once again

Michael Sneed: Horrifying murder is becoming our nation’s legacy.

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Picture Chicago: 11 photos from this week’s local stories

A crowded mayor’s race sees candidates starting to field the public’s questions and a long-time Little Village mall’s fate remains unknown.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kim Foxx staffer questioned over handling of 2011 case, Lightfoot appoints new 12th Ward alderperson and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Tribune

Pfleger returns to first Sunday Mass following the end of archdiocese investigation

Expressing feelings of immense gratitude, the Rev. Michael Pfleger began his homily on Sunday by thanking his parishioners, friends and staff a day after he was reinstated at service following a second abuse allegation that was deemed unfounded.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘It’s good to be home,’ Rev. Michael Pfleger tells St. Sabina congregation

In his first Sunday Mass since being reinstated, the Rev. Michael Pfleger ties false sex abuse allegations to forces opposed to his activism.

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The Independent UK

Church officials clear Chicago priest Pfleger of abuse claim

A prominent Roman Catholic priest known for his activism has been reinstated as leader of his Chicago parish after being cleared by church officials of allegations that he sexually abused a minor decades ago

Chicago Tribune

St. Sabina’s Fr. Michael Pfleger reinstated after child abuse investigation

CHICAGO — The Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago reinstated influential Faith Community of St. Sabina leader Fr. Michael Pfleger on Saturday following an investigation into abuse allegations against the priest.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rev. Michael Pfleger reinstated at St. Sabina after review board clears him of latest sex abuse allegation

Pfleger, 73, said he would return to lead Mass on Sunday. He has staunchly denied all claims of wrongdoing and was roundly supported by parishioners.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pfleger supporters call for priest’s reinstatement to his parish: ‘Bring Father Mike home for the holidays’

The Rev. Michael Pfleger, longtime pastor of St. Sabina Church, was removed pending investigation of a sexual abuse allegation from more than 30 years ago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Public displays of support for Pfleger make it harder for child sex crime victims to come forward

It is amazing that four men have dared to come forward with allegations against Fr. Michael Pfleger. May they get a fair hearing.

Chicago Tribune

Parishioners rally behind Chicago priest amid new sexual abuse allegation

CHICAGO — St. Sabina Church parishioners gathered Sunday morning for a joyful service, pushing back against a newly surfaced sexual abuse claim against their senior pastor, the Rev. Michael Pfleger.

Chicago Sun-Times

St. Sabina Church stands by Rev. Pfleger amid new sex abuse allegation: ‘Father Mike, this is your army’

During Sunday Mass, parishioners wore shirts saying, ‘We stand with Father Pfleger.’ The popular priest denies the latest allegation — the fourth against him.

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