Latest Haiti Disaster Personal for Those Who Serve

Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti with a force not experienced in over 50 years. For Jeff and Kim Nyquist, members at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Schaumburg, Illinois, the approaching storm was very personal.
Stewardship Seminar in February

A stewardship seminar for congregations in The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod’s Northern Illinois District will help them understand church giving and how to have an effective annual stewardship emphasis.
Lutheran Laymen’s League 100 Years Old

During 2017, Lutheran Hour Ministries is celebrating 100 years as a grassroots organization within The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
Called to Glory – Rev. Donald Hoffmann

Rev. Donald Hoffmann, 87 years old, of Lena, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016.
LCEF Brings Fall Conference to District

Lutheran Church Extension Fund’s annual Fall Leadership Conference (FLC), one of the major annual events in The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, came to the Northern Illinois District November 18-20.
Prayer and Trust Key When Two Come Together

When two churches merge, coming together as one congregation can be a daunting challenge. Pastor Matt Gunia explains how his congregation merged with another a year ago and the progress that’s being made.
Trinity Lisle Plays Key Role in Community Tradition

Each October, a procession of fire vehicles and equipment from more than 25 communities comprises a Silent Parade from Hinsdale, through Westmont and Downers Grove, and ends in Lisle, Illinois, at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Join in on March for Life Chicago

Area Lutherans are once again invited to participate in March for Life Chicago on January 15 to express support for life at all ages and stages.
Painted Windows Light Up Community

Volunteers from Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Byron, Illinois, bring Christmas story to life in painted windows.
Teacher Katie Kloess Called to Glory

Ms. Katie Kloess, a Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod commissioned minister serving at Zion Lutheran School in Marengo, Illinois, died Thursday, December 15, 2016.