March for Life 2018

March for Life, Chicago is January 14, 2018. Meet us there or reserve your seat on our bus today!
Hands and Hearts “All In” in Wake of Hurricanes

October 2017 Hurricanes Irma and Harvey left behind over $150 billion in damages this September and were quickly followed by Hurricane Maria, which devastated Puerto Rico. When looking at the devastation facing questions of where to start and how, like Peter walking on water, it is easy to be overwhelmed. Our answers and peace come […]
Presidium Nominations – 2018 Northern Illinois District Convention

The Presidium nominations for the 59th Annual Convention of the Northern Illinois District LCMS are announced.
New Faces Welcomed to the Northern Illinois District Office

Things are beginning to look a little different around the District office, but the joy is just as great as LeeAnn Acosta, Ann Ciaccio, and Sarah Chew take on new roles.
Your Invitation to New Starts Dinner

This year’s New Starts…New Believers benefit dinner is on Sunday, November 12, at the Marriott Hotel, 1200 Burr Ridge Parkway, in Burr Ridge, Illinois, and you are invited.
Reformation at 500: An Interdenominational Conversation

Monday, October 30, Concordia University Chicago is hosting a rare public conversation between denominational leaders on the divergence and convergence of three historic church bodies that emerged after the Reformation. The gathering is on campus in River Forest, Illinois.
Lutheran Families, Schools, Congregations Will Join in Historic Gathering

Hundreds of children’s voices singing praise to God; little kids interacting with 16th-century characters; parents and pastors learning and discussing timeless truths; trumpets blasting stirring hymns; falconry, armor and puppet shows on display; and 500 year-old documents to be viewed with awe and wonder…
The Northern Illinois District Responds to Devastation of Hurricane Harvey

In response to the massive destruction, the church and school families, as well as individual members of the LCMS Northern Illinois District, are coordinating equally proportional responses to provide mercy and compassion for those effected by the devastation.
Nunes Pair Featured at Reformation 500 Regional Gathering

Rev. Dr. John and Monique Nunes will be guest speakers at a regional Reformation 500 kick-off event being held Saturday, October 7, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Belvidere, Illinois.
A Christian Response to Physician Assisted Suicide

In 1973, abortion on demand became the law of the land with the Supreme Court ruling, Roe v. Wade. With the devaluation of life at its earliest stages, it was only a matter of time before life would be devalued at its end stages. That time appears to be here.