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The Vatican has given the green light, again, to beatify Archbishop Fulton Sheen, the popular U.S. radio and TV preacher whose path to sainthood was derailed first by a lengthy court battle over his remains and then by concerns about how he handled clergy sexual misconduct cases.
After a rare six-year delay to investigate the concerns, Sheen’s beatification can now take place in Peoria, as originally planned, the Peoria diocese announced today.
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Humboldt Park walk raises money, awareness for local organizations fighting to end homelessness
Reginald “Reggie” Morrow was homeless in Chicago for 15 years, sleeping in parks, hallways and abandoned buildings while struggling with addiction. Today, Morrow has been clean for four years after making his recovery a priority. Morrow shared his story in front of hundreds of community members, nonprofit workers and formerly homeless people yesterday morning as they walked through Humboldt Park to raise awareness and money for homelessness. Read more here.
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Convenient ordering option or ‘sidewalk hog’? Food delivery robots get mixed reception in Chicago.
Robotic food delivery carts are now a familiar sight on the streets of Chicago. But not everyone has rolled out the welcome wagon for the army of AI-driven meals on wheels. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- Eddie Bauer, the 106-year-old label that pioneered outdoor sportswear, files for Chapter 11
- Kroger names former Walmart executive as its new CEO
Column: Despite the fire sale, Chicago Bulls players aren’t interested in the rebuild narrative
The new Bulls played well for three quarters Saturday in their first game at the United Center since Thursday’s trade-deadline fire sale. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- Pitcher Erick Fedde returns to the Chicago White Sox on a 1-year deal
- Chicago Bears reportedly set to promote Press Taylor to offensive coordinator
Super Bowl commercials 2026: The good, the bad and the good-stupid
Some thoughts on the good and the bad, what soared and what landed like a drop of guac on the carpet. Read more here.
More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories:
- ‘The Outsiders’ musical arrives in Chicago, bringing a teen-age Ponyboy’s world to life
- British architect wins world’s largest architecture prize
US figure skater Amber Glenn faces backlash over politics and copyright issues after Olympic gold
On the same day Amber Glenn won Olympic gold as part of the team event and stepped away from social media due to backlash over her comments on politics and the LGBTQ+ community, the American figure skater ended up with another headache. Read more here.
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