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Will Pope Leo XIV visit Chicago? Here's what he told NBC's Lester Holt
Pope Leo XIV is busy in his first full week of work in the Vatican, but will he consider making a trip home to Chicago in the near future?
"Everything dope, including the pope, comes from Chicago!": Celebrations abound for Pope Leo XIV
The election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, as the new pontiff has delighted Catholics and officials alike.
Chicago reacts to the election of the city's own Pope Leo XIV
When news broke Thursday about Robert Prevost's election as the first American pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, the mood throughout Chicago was joyous.
Chicago area reacts to new pope — 'Everything dope, including the pope, comes from Chicago!'
"The Pope is from Chicago. This is one of the biggest moments in the modern history of our city," said Mayor Brandon Johnson in a statement.
Photos: Chicago area reacts to Pope Leo XIV, from billboards to pizza to baseball
Between a crosstown baseball rivalry for papal support, billboards, church services and many memes, the Chicago roots of missionary Robert Prevost haven’t been lost on much of the city and
Chicagoans pack pews to celebrate South Side son Pope Leo XIV: 'It's fantastic'
Across Chicago, Sunday churchgoers returned to pews still stunned and elated about the election of a native of the city’s South Side to the papacy.
In Pictures: From Chicago priest to new pope, the historic rise of Leo XIV
A visual tribute to Pope Leo XIV’s faithful service – reflecting his journey through priesthood, leadership, and devotion within the Catholic Church.
Chicago’s Haitian community celebrates Pope Leo XIV’s heritage
Aline Lauture with the Haitian Congress Center was thrilled to learn Pope Leo XIV not only has ties to Chicago but to her ethnic background.
Chicago reacts to Pope Leo XIV with "Da Pope" trademark frenzy
It's unlikely the U.S. Patent Office would grant trademarks over "Da Pope" but that hasn't stopped folks from trying.
Pope Leo XIV, Born In Chicago, Has Creole And Caribbean Heritage
Pope Leo XIV, unveiled to the world May 8, is a Chicagoan with Creole and Caribbean heritage rooted in New Orleans.
Chicago's Leo Catholic High School honors Pope Leo XIV
The celebration of Pope Leo XIV in Chicago continued on Monday at Leo Catholic High School on the city’s South Side, with a special prayer service.

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Chicago fossil expert ranked No. 2 coolest job in U.S.
A paleontologist at Chicago’s Field Museum was just named the coolest job in Illinois—and the second-coolest job in the ...
Chicago man charged in 2021 road-rage shooting of SIU student in Gurnee
LLovani Gomez, 36, is accused of fatally shooting 22-year-old Daniel Lobo on Nov. 21, 2021, the Gurnee Police Department ...
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Chicago Bears 2025 Schedule Release: News, Leaks, and Rumor Tracker
The NFL makes a huge deal out of Schedule Release Day each year, and the 2025 slate will be dropped on Wednesday, May 14 at 7 ...
Migration alerts issued for Chicago area, with thousands of birds taking flight
Thousands of birds are expected to take to the skies in coming nights, triggering a migration alert in the Chicago area.
2025 NFL Schedule: Chicago Bears to play in Black Friday game
The Chicago Bears will be in the national spotlight on Black Friday in a massive showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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For sale: 20 old Chicago school properties
The old schools have sat vacant for 12 years after multiple unsuccessful attempts to sell them. The school district hopes to ...
Chicago police recruit arrested with 'suspected crack cocaine’ at training academy has case tossed
The recruit's lawyer said testing proved the alleged contraband wasn’t narcotics but "a look-alike substance" that the ...
Chicago Bears 2025 NFL Schedule: Week 16 divisional clash revealed
We now know who the Chicago Bears will face in Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season, and it's an epic matchup. The 2025 NFL schedule will be released in its entirety on Wednesday, but the league is slowly ...