2012 to 2023
Thirty-five stories, photographs, and records from a neighborhood always in motion.
August 1, 2023
THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY This Art Deco style monument honors two Lithuanian-American pilots who died during an attempt to fly from New York to Lithuania in 1933. Captain Stephen Darius and Lieutenant Stanley Girenas had...
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June 11, 2023
There is a lot that I do not agree with relative to Archbishop Cupich...an instance would be his comments on that cold January day in DesPlaines at the Our Lady of Guadalupe shrine when he raised his hands and commented...
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https://www.chicagocatholic.com/chicagoland/-/article/2020/07/22/archdiocese-accelerating-renew-my-church-discernment-process...
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At Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Shrine Parish…...
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September 9, 2019
Archived photo… First Widely Known Apparition of the Mother of God in Europe Lithuania becomes the youngest daughter of the Church In 1251, Lithuania was the last European nation to accept Christianity, becoming the...
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January 21, 2019
This is wild! Did you hear about the Catholic kids from Covington, KY? Last Friday, they proudly attended the March for Life. Later in the day, as they prepared to depart Washington D.C., they were cursed and shouted at...
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January 21, 2019
Sunday, January 27th at 11 am Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Shrine Parish 2700 West Lithuanian Plaza Court in Chicago’s Marquette Park...
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A special security surveillance system has helped keep Marquette Park safe for decades, and now residents want to know why it’s being shuttered after their local aldermen failed to renew the ordinance that regulates the...
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September 15, 2018
Neighborhood security takes a “hit” after 26 years of continuous service…crime rampant in Chicago but not to our aldermen. As of December 31st all neighborhood security patrols will be DISCONTINUED. All 13 outside...
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March 17, 2018
POLITICS 03/16/2018 04:35 pm ET Anti-Abortion Group Endorses Democrat Dan Lipinski In Illinois Primary The congressman’s primary challenger, Marie Newman, supports a woman’s right to choose. By Laura Bassett...
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February 22, 2018
Democrats in the 3rd Congressional District, how you vote in this primary election will say a lot about what it means to be a Democrat in these ideologically polarized times. Our endorsement goes to incumbent Rep. Dan...
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January 17, 2018
Such great news to hear from the top administration at CCHHS on the rebirth of the historic facade and building of the original Cook County Hospital on the 1900 block of Harrison. So much history and some tied to our...
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January 16, 2018
Want a Governor that works and understand our economy and you and your families and is not a billionaire that understands wealth and privilege…join me in supporting Chris… Joe “I moved to Illinois 30 years ago with an...
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January 6, 2018
…to the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish Community in Chicago’s Marquette Park neighborhood and our partner in Renew My Church…Blessed Jurgis Matulaitis, MIC mission in the Village of Lemont… Can we honestly...
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July 13, 2017
On Sunday, July 16th the Catholic Church universally, and in particular, the Marian Congregation (priests,brothers and lay) commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Beatification of Marian Archbishop Jurgis Matulaitis,...
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March 11, 2017
On 11 March 1990, the Supreme Council of the Republic of Lithuania adopted an Act on the Restoration of an Independent State of...
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On Friday, January 27th the Catholic Church universally, and in particular, the Lithuanian hierarchy commemorate the Memorial of Marian Archbishop Jurgis Matulaitis, MIC. Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Shrine...
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October 14, 2016
A concert not to miss in a beautiful shrine parish of Our Lady of Siluva and Blessed Archbishop Jurgis Matulaitis, MIC… Mezzo-soprano Judita Leitaite is our guest at Nativity B.V.M. Parish. Judita Leitaite will perform...
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October 11, 2016
Renew My Church… Everyone had their say in this matter…the Regional (V) Vicar, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago Andrew Wypych offered the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on Sunday, October 2nd at Blessed Jurgis Matulaitis, MIC...
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September 29, 2016
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March 1, 2016
Welcoming the Metropolitan Archbishop of Vilnius (Lithuania) to the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Shrine Parish, 2700 West Lithuanian Plaza Court in Chicago’s Marquette Park community… Saturday, March 12th 4pm...
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April 8, 2015
Honorable David Moore Alderman-Elect of the 17th Ward Alderman Moore represents our ALVUDO, Lithuanian Retirement Apartments at 6500 South California Avenue as well as Catalyst-Maria Schools (Christian Brothers); Saint...
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LET’S VOTE AND SUPPORT DERRICK CURTIS IN THE 18TH WARD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7TH. HIS VISION IS OUR VISION FOR A PROSPEROUS AND HEALTH COMMUNITY THAT WE LIVE...
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February 22, 2015
Why David Moore you might ask me a resident of the 17th Ward? Because I live in the Marquette Park community and have been involved in this community for the major portion of my life. Whether it is my parish or the...
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February 17, 2015
Alderman Foulkes with State Representative Thapedi It is quite obvious when you look at here resume… Wants a Elected School Board… Voted to increase the Chicago minimum wage to $13/hr… Supported a $ 15/hr minimum wage...
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February 9, 2015
WHY endorse Ray Lopez for Alderman in the new 15th Ward.. . A result oriented individual that you present a problem to and he will tackle it…be it garbage or snow…abandoned vehicles or a family emergency…he will do what...
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January 25, 2015
On Tuesday, January 27th the Catholic Church both universally and in particular the Lithuanian Hierarchy commemorate the Memorial of Marian Archbishop Jurgis Matulaitis, MIC. Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Shrine...
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January 25, 2015
The Sisters of Saint Casimir Motherhouse remains dark and desolate today…all of the 66 Sisters have left for the Franciscan Village in Lemont…they left Venerable Mother Maria Kaupas, SSC entombed in the Chapel...
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Chicago Local news and commentary via Catholic Charities to run St. Casimir Motherhouse...
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June 22, 2014
At a farewell luncheon held today at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Hall, 6820 S. Washtenaw Avenue here in Chicago…Sister Regina Dubickas, SSC, the General Superior of the Sisters of Saint Casimir gave...
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June 15, 2014
The Sisters of Saint Casimir will say goodbye to the Marquette Park community that was their home since the their arrival in 1911. The St. Casimir Motherhouse was purchased by Rev. Anthony Staniukynas (whose statue...
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April 13, 2014
The Chicago Police Bike unit patrolling the Marquette Park neighborhood last Thursday stopped by briefly at the Illinois Police Reserve (IPR) headquarters at 2735 West 71st Street (708-572-IPR1). The securing of alleys...
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September 22, 2013
The Illinois Police Reserves, an all volunteer auxiliary, stand ready to serve in any and all imminent emergencies or for ride-along patrol…regular foot and bike patrol. You can write us at 2735 West 71st, Chicago...
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April 24, 2013
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August 20, 2012
Jack with his cousin Helenka in Westchester…photo by Julija...
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