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As your friendly Chicago religion reporter, I have to point out that’s Chicago’s own Cardinal Blase Cupich offering the opening invocation at the Democratic National Convention.
I’m can’t say as I’m planning to live-tweet the DNC this week, as I’ve got a 2-year-old ordering me to put the “scary Bumble-Nums” on the TV right now. 😂
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Not sure if the networks aired it, but Cupich just offered an opening invocation quoting Pope Francis, calling on God to help Americans "truly understand and answer the sacred call of citizenship," and praying for "peace—especially for people suffering the senselessness of war."
But to everybody visiting Chicago this week, welcome! And to my neighbors, I found this tremendously helpful.
The Chicago DNC will affect residents and visitors all week — even if you aren’t attending.
From security zones to protests, here’s what you need to know: buff.ly/46PqdbD
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Note: This piece took an unusual amount of digging, but what I found is that Tim Walz has, to put it lightly, some serious "Lutheran Dad" energy.
NEW from me: Five faith faith facts about Harris's VP pick Tim Walz, a ‘Minnesota Lutheran’ Dad who, if elected, would be the second (or, maybe, first) Lutheran VP in U.S. history religionnews.com/2024/08/06/…
Big day for Midwestern Lutherans!
NEW from me: Five faith faith facts about Harris's VP pick Tim Walz, a ‘Minnesota Lutheran’ Dad who, if elected, would be the second (or, maybe, first) Lutheran VP in U.S. history religionnews.com/2024/08/06/…
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Multiple tornadoes were reported in the Chicago area Monday night, including two at O'Hare and Midway airports and at least two more in the far western suburbs, as severe thunderstorms returned to the city.
trib.al/hBgDHZQ
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Having a normal one in our basement on the northwest side of Chicago… not sure if you can hear the tornado sirens blaring over my toddler, who is having a grand time. #ilwx
Tornadoes were spotted near both Midway and O'Hare airports at 9:45 p.m., ABC7 Chicago meteorologists said. abc7chicago.com/post/chicago… #ilwx
The tornado warning expired at 10 p.m.; the watch continues until 1 a.m. Now to salvage bedtime… Stay safe out there, friends! #ilwx
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We are seeing power flashes on both the O'Hare and Midway Airport webcams due to likely tornadoes and/or destructive wind gusts near those areas. Continue to take these warnings seriously!! #ILwx
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Disinformation experts immediately urged caution as unsubstantiated claims about the shooting at Donald Trump's rally on Saturday flooded social media. Here's what to know. nyti.ms/4fcMdRE
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Relatedly, I think about this a lot.
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Breaking news: The Supreme Court rules presidents have “absolute” immunity for clearly official acts.
“There is no immunity for unofficial acts,” the ruling states. washingtonpost.com/politics/…