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Brothers Accusing Pfleger of Abuse Speak Out as Priest's Lawyers Deny Allegations
Two men who have accused the Rev. Michael Pfleger of sexually abusing them in the 1970s spoke out for the first time on Monday, saying that the alleged abuse “destroyed” their lives. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Supporters Ask Public to Reserve Judgement After Rev. Pfleger Accused of Sexual Abuse
As Rev. Michael Pfleger faces allegations of sexually abusing a minor 40 years ago, the long-time St. Sabina pastor’s supporters gathered in Chicago Wednesday. NBC 5’s Sandra Torres reports.
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Chicago Faith Leaders to Hold Anti-Violence March Down Michigan Avenue Thursday
Chicago faith leaders announced they will hold an march down Michigan Avenue Thursday to condemn city violence.
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Man Killed in Shooting Near St. Sabina, Hours After Anti-Violence March
A man was shot and killed Wednesday night just steps from Chicago’s St. Sabina Church, hours after a crowd had gathered there for an anti-violence march.
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Man Killed in Shooting Near St. Sabina, Hours After Anti-Violence March
A man was shot and killed Wednesday night just steps from Chicago’s St. Sabina Church, hours after a crowd had gathered there for an anti-violence march. Lauren Petty reports.
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St. Sabina Church Gives Those in Need a Christmas Celebration
Across Chicago this Christmas, people gathered to share the holiday and to help families in need. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup has more from St. Sabina.
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Mayor Speaks on Chicago Violence: ‘We Are Better as a City Than What We Have Seen'
After a particularly violent week in Chicago left a 9-year-old boy, a 14-year-old boy and a 20-year-old model dead in separate shootings, Mayor Rahm Emanuel gave an emotional speech about ending the violence during Mass at St. Sabina Church on Sunday.
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Funeral Set for Slain 9-Year-Old Boy
Details have been released for 9-year-old Tyshawn Lee’s funeral. According to the victim’s mother Karla Lee, the ceremony will be held at St. Sabina Church, in Auburn-Gresham on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m.
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‘Wait Until You See It': Spike Lee Addresses Criticism of Upcoming Film ‘Chiraq'
Spike Lee, for the first time, addressed concerns Thursday surrounding his upcoming film “Chiraq,” a movie set to highlight the violence that has thrust Chicago into national spotlight in recent years.
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Daughter of Chicago Activist Andrew Holmes Mourned at Funeral
Family and friends of Tamara Sword, the daughter of Chicago anti-violence activist Andrew Holmes who was shot to death in Indianapolis last month, gathered Saturday to mourn her loss at an emotional funeral service at St. Sabina Church.
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Family, Friends Mourn Daughter of Andrew Holmes at Emotional Service
Family and friends of Tamara Sword, the daughter of anti-violence activist Andrew Holmes who was shot to death last month, gathered at an emotional funeral service for her at St. Sabina Church Saturday. NBC 5’s Trina Orlando reports.
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Parents of Teen Killed for Playing Loud Music Join Fr. Pfleger at Mass Marking Anniversary of Michael Brown's Death
Fr. Michael Pfleger invited the parents of a Georgia teenager who was shot to death in 2012 for allegedly playing music too loudly to a mass Sunday marking the one-year anniversary of Michael Brown’s death in Ferguson, Missouri.
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Fr. Pfleger Has ‘Had It' With Cecil the Lion
Fr. Michael Pfleger posted an angry message to Facebook over the weekend suggesting that Cecil the lion has gotten more attention than violence in Chicago.
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Fr. Pfleger Makes Spike Lee Honorary Member of St. Sabina
“Chiraq” director Spike Lee spent his last Sunday in Chicago at St. Sabina Church on the South Side, where Fr. Michael Pfleger made him an honorary member of the church during mass.
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Jennifer Hudson, Spike Lee Join Peace Rally at St. Sabina
Jennifer Hudson joined Spike Lee and the cast of “Chiraq” at St. Sabina Church Friday evening for a peace rally protesting gun violence.
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JHud, John Cusack Film Chiraq Scene at Peace Rally
St. Sabina and Fr. Michael Pfleger have been nvolved with the film since it was first announced. NBC Chicago’s Trina Orlando reports.
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Hundreds Line Up Outside St. Sabina Academy for “Chiraq” Casting Call
At least 350 people lined up outside of St. Sabina Academy in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood Saturday morning for an open casting call for Spike Lee’s “Chiraq” film.
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Hundreds Line Up for “Chiraq” Casting Call
Hundreds of people lined up outside of St. Sabina Academy for an open casting call for extras in Spike Lee’s controversial “Chiraq” film. NBC 5’s Emily Florez reports.