Rev. Michael Pfleger
Pfleger Hoping Next Pope Is From Third-World Country
Outspoken St. Sabina pastor Rev. Michael Pfleger said he would like to see cardinals pick someone from a third-world nation as the next pope.
Woman Accused Of Stalking Pfleger Found Unfit For Trial
A judge has ruled that a north suburban mother — who said she was stalking the Rev. Michael Pfleger at his South Side church because “God” told her to marry him — is unfit for trial.
Move To Ban Assault Weapons Stalls In State Senate
An Illinois Senate vote to ban semi-automatic assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition clips has been delayed, because supporters have yet to line up enough votes to pass the two measures.
Ministers Seek To Make This Weekend “Peace Weekend”
Dozens of local ministers have declared this upcoming weekend “Peace Weekend,” and are asking people to work together to end street violence.
St. Sabina Holds Annual March Against Violence
The Rev. Michael Pfleger, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright and Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy led hundreds of people of all ages Friday night on the annual St. Sabina Church end-of-school march against violence.
Pfleger, Rush Applaud Decision To Charge George Zimmerman
The Rev. Michael Pfleger says he is grateful for the second-degree murder charge against George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin in Florida, but he believes “stand your ground” laws are dangerous precedents that will lead to more unnecessary deaths.
Burning Shirt Found On St. Sabina Community Center Doors
Vandals struck St. Sabina Roman Catholic Church overnight, just hours after the Rev. Michael Pfleger and community members marched against a neighborhood store.
Pastors Want Convenience Store Closed, Claim It’s A Haven For Gangbangers
Several Chicago pastors want the city to shut down a convenience store in the Auburn-Gresham neighborhood, where six people were shot last week – one of them fatally.
Death Of Trayvon Martin Strikes Chord In Chicago
The shooting death of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin last month in Florida, at the hands of a member of the local neighborhood watch, has been sparking outrage across the nation, including Chicago, where protesters and public officials spoke out about the shooting over the weekend.
Pfleger Asks Churches To Honor Florida Boy Who Was Shot Dead
The Rev. Michael Pfleger is asking area churches this Sunday to honor the memory of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed Florida boy who was shot and killed by a man who is claiming self-defense.
CTA To Allow Liquor Ads On Trains, At ‘L’ Stations
For the first time in 15 years, CTA will accept ads for beer, wine and hard liquor. The change in policy is expected to generate an additional $3.2 million for the cash-strapped agency.
Pfleger: Easter Baskets With Toy Guns Must Go
It’s time for buying Easter baskets for children, but the outspoken Rev. Michael Pfleger would liked some changes in the items being included in some of baskets.
Pfleger Leads Anti-Violence March Near St. Sabina
In the face of a murder a few blocks away from his church, Rev. Michael Pfleger took some bold steps Sunday, and so did several dozen of the faithful from St. Sabina Parish.
Crowd Gathers To Honor Bernie Mac With Street Name
The late comedian Bernie Mac had a portion of 69th Street in the Englewood neighborhood, where he grew up, named in his honor Tuesday.
Emanuel Calls For Statewide Gun Registry
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is looking to close a loophole that, he says, allows more illegal guns to find their way to the streets.
Pfleger To Share Duties At St. Sabina, Take On New Roles
Effective this summer, the Rev. Michael Pfleger will begin sharing his pastoral duties at St. Sabina parish in the Auburn-Gresham neighborhood, but will take on a new role in developing anti-violence initiatives for the Chicago Archdiocese.
Pfleger: Entire Englewood Neighborhood Is The Victim Of A Crime
The Rev. Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Parish is lashing out at the loss of services for the struggling people in communities on the city’s South Side, particularly Englewood.
Families Get Ready For School At African Arts Festival
A back to school rally on Monday attracted thousands of people in Washington Park.
$10,000 Reward Offered For Solving 13-Year-Old Boy’s Murder
A $10,000 reward is now being offered in hopes of finding the gunman who shot and killed Darius Brown, 13, as he played basketball earlier this week.
Pfleger Says He’ll Preach Elsewhere If He’s Not Reinstated
The Rev. Michael Pfleger says if he cannot preach at St. Sabina Church, he will start preaching elsewhere.
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