Michael Pfleger

One hundred and thirty years ago, when the World's Columbian Exposition brought millions of people to our hometown and its famed White City, a group of interfaith leaders took advantage...

What is the cost of a single gunshot? A quick check of Ammo.com — which proclaims itself as the "best source for discount ammo" — tells us we can buy...

Mayor Brandon Johnson feels an affinity for the biblical Joseph. We learned this from a rather personal address he made at an interfaith breakfast before his inauguration: He noted that...

A year ago this month, our group of religious leaders approached the Tribune seeking an opportunity to raise our collective voice on the pressing issue of gun violence in our...

On Tuesday, Chicago's crazy election season will come to a close. A full complement of 50 aldermen will have been elected, as will one new mayor. Some of us will...

This is the season when our city makes difficult decisions. Just as budgets are moral documents, elections also have major effects. As faith leaders, we are always called on to...

The last day of February marks a critical election in our city. While Election Day at the polls is likely to end in a runoff and not a winner, now...

The new year is for making plans. Say what you will about New Year's resolutions, but they connect deeply to a practice shared by our faith communities: resolving that we,...

The holiday season is a time when we gather with friends and family to give thanks, reflect and take stock of our blessings. Each year has its challenges and hardships...

The late U.S. Rep. John Lewis once said, "The right to vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool or instrument in a democratic society. We...