What do Illinois election results mean for Catholic priorities?

What do Illinois election results mean for Catholic priorities?

The Illinois political landscape changed dramatically with yesterday’s general election, as Democrat J.B. Pritzker will take office as governor in January. Perhaps just as important, however, will be the huge influx of new faces to the legislature due to a vast...
Illinois Catholic dioceses respond to lawsuit filed today

Illinois Catholic dioceses respond to lawsuit filed today

The six Catholic dioceses of Illinois issued the following statements regarding a lawsuit filed today by attorneys Jeff Anderson and Marc Pearlman on behalf of alleged sexual abuse victim-survivors from some Illinois dioceses. The Catholic Conference of Illinois was...
CCI Radio Hour: Oct. 15, 2018

CCI Radio Hour: Oct. 15, 2018

Oct. 15, 2018 show Manya Brachear, religion reporter for the Chicago Tribune, joins Bob to talk about her career covering the Catholic Church in Chicago as she moves to the East Coast. Next, Eric Scheidler, executive director of the Pro-Life Action League, talks about...
CCI Radio Hour: Sept. 17, 2018

CCI Radio Hour: Sept. 17, 2018

Sept. 17, 2018 show Matt Dietrich, spokesman for the Illinois State Board of Elections, joins Bob to talk about the upcoming November general election in light of the hacking two years ago of the agency’s database. Then, Anthony Granado with the U.S. Conference...
CCI Radio Hour: Aug. 20, 2018

CCI Radio Hour: Aug. 20, 2018

Aug. 20, 2018 show Rob Griffin, associate director of research at the Washington, D.C.-based Public Religion Research Institute, joins Bob to talk about recent results of a public opinion poll indicating the tide may be turning slightly in favor of religious...