While Christmas is often portrayed as joyful and celebratory, mental health experts say the holiday can be one of the hardest days of the year for many people.A ...

Loneliness and heartache and longing are mine, and maybe his too, as I make time and space for that holy thing called hope.

Elena and Kevin Shuff had 17 days with their son Michael Kevin before the newborn’s death on Dec. 26, 2022. The Advent season is a period of complicated emotions for the north suburban couple. They ...

When you think of a Christmas color palette, the classics usually come to mind: red, gold, and green. This year, however, I am tempted to shake up tradition, inspired by none other than one of the ...

Annual Blues Christmas and Homeless Memorial Service at the Sanctuary at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ on the Winter Solstice Saturday, December 21. The service was framed around helping ...

Editor's note: This story has been updated with information about additional church services of remembrance. Not every holiday season is joyful for everyone. If you’re facing this holiday season ...

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Ivas John’s Blue Christmas Concert is hitting a milestone. The event returns to The Varsity Center in downtown Carbondale for the 15th year on Saturday, December 13. The bar ...