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Tom Holmes
Contributing Reporter / Religion Blogger
Tom's been writing about religion – broadly defined – for years in the Journal. Tom's experience as a retired minister and his curiosity about matters of faith will make for an always insightful exploration of these topics. Tom's encouraging open discussion, so join in.
Latest News Articles
Tri-village economic summit focuses on the future
The 6th Annual Economic Luncheon, hosted by the Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce, which had at least 50 members present, was promoted as a "three-village summit" under the theme "Envisioning 2029."
Hands across the boulevard, the next chapter
Members of Oak Park Temple and New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago took a trip to Washington D.C. last October, which also served as a spiritual journey for all involved.
'Bathed in acceptance'
Sally Olson and her wife Delena Wilkerson moved to Oak Park in 1993 because they heard that the village was LGBTQ-friendly and racially diverse.
Good Shepherd Church rallies after trial by fire
The heat of a fire at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Sep. 5, 2018, was so intense that it compromised the material in the building's cinder blocks.
Latest Blogs
Bob Sherrell's Story #8
Bob finds a new entry into religion
Bob Sherrell's story, part 7
Bob climbed the career ladder at AT&T but not without some challenges.
Bob Sherrell's story, part 7
Bob Sherrell's participation in the march on Selma was a turning point in his life.
Bob Sherrell's story, part 6
Bob Sherrell experienced success at Zenith but also racism.
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