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via: news92fm.com Teacher pay is back in the headlines as Chicago school teachers went on strike Monday. The average teacher salary is $71,236 in the Chicago Public School district, which includes elementary schools and high schools, according to the Illinois Interactive Report Card of Northern Illinois University. The average in the state is $64,978. Read […]

via:gospelconnoisseur As family and friends continue to mourn the passing of Michael Clarke Duncan — their grief has been fuelled by a woman who claims she is entitled to part of his estate as she is allegedly his daughter. Marquea Ambrose, 32, of Chicago, said she hadn’t talked to her father in 11 years. “The […]

The single just topped the Billboard Gospel Charts and can be found on the Best of Both Worlds album. You can find the album here.  

  via:christianpost   Chicago-area megachurch pastor James MacDonald noticed that he struck a nerve – in a good way – during a sermon two weeks ago on insecurity. Feeling that it wasn’t the right time to move on, MacDonald delivered an emotionally-charged and revealing follow-up sermon – complete with his own biggest insecurity as well […]

  via:christianpost   CHICAGO – Biblical scholars speaking at the Pastorum Live conference Tuesday shared tips on studying the Old Testament, hoping to make it a less daunting task for pastors and the everyday Christian. Understanding Scripture involves the consideration of two things: the cultural worldview of the author and the structure of biblical text. […]

Chicago police officers stopped a car full of people during a random traffic stop and were surprised to find a 3-year-old girl holding a loaded…

Courtesy of: PraiseRichmond.com Gospel’s own “Choirmaster” Ricky Dillard has announced that he is looking for new voices to add to his energetic choir New G.…

via:christianpost James MacDonald, mega-church pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel in the Chicago suburbs, publicly announced his resignation as a council member of The Gospel Coalition on Tuesday due to his “methodological convictions.”  “I have very different views on how to relate to the broader church and how the gospel must impact every relationship,” he revealed […]

Chicago police are investigating a picture of a girl who was was bound by her arms and legs, and mouth covered with duct tape, allegedly by her father. SEE ALSO: 10 Most Watched YouTube Videos Of 2011