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A Chicago cinema canceled a pro-Israel movie screening, relented — then canceled again
“We regret any unintended offense our decision to cancel a privately organized, public film screening caused," Facets Film Forum said in a statement.
Smashing windows, setting off fireworks: Pro-Palestine protesters swarm several cities
Brandon Johnson appointee resigns amid criticism for tearing down Israeli hostage poster
We don’t know much about Leo XIV and the Jews, but he could be just the pope for us - opinion
Chicago mayor donned keffiyeh for Arab Heritage Month event, sparking outcry from Jewish groups
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s decision to wear a keffiyeh at an event sparked backlash from local Jewish leaders, citing concerns over antisemitic symbolism.
Over 100 Chicago-area rabbis and cantors condemn Trump’s campus crackdown
Signatories of the letter included current and former leaders of synagogues and Jewish organizations across the denominational spectrum.
Chicago man charged with hate crime for attack of two Jewish DePaul students
The arrest comes as DePaul’s president has been summoned to testify in Congress about antisemitism on his campus.
From Chicago to Tel Aviv and back: Dov Hammer and his harmonica record some blues in the Windy City
Harmonica master Hammer has been, almost singlehandedly, bringing the singular American art form to Israeli music fans for nearly three decades.
Jewish DePaul students sue university for over $50,000 after alleged antisemitic attack
Two Jewish students are suing DePaul University, claiming it failed to protect them from an antisemitic attack on campus last November.
A Chicagoan wanted to protest Elon Musk — and put a swastika sticker on a Jewish man’s Tesla
People have vandalized Tesla dealerships, as well as some individual Teslas, in protest of CEO Elon Musk’s work in the Trump administration.
US antisemitism task force to meet leadership of four major cities
The US Antisemitism Task Force is pressing city leaders to address discrimination in schools, as federal scrutiny over rising antisemitism intensifies.
Southwest jet narrowly avoids colliding with business jet at Chicago airport
A Southwest jet aborted landing at Chicago Midway, narrowly avoiding a business jet that entered the runway without authorization. The FAA is investigating the incident.
Sensational: Remembering Frank Sinatra's concert in Jerusalem - opinion
Many, many vocalists have been popular over the years, and then faded into obscurity. Not Sinatra – he’s a legend that will never be forgotten
New York City comes second, Chicago third. Which city is the world's traffic jam capital for 2024?
London ranks first among European cities and fourth worldwide, with an average time loss of 101 hours. Paris ranks sixth globally, with drivers spending an average of 97 hours in traffic jams.
Suspect in October hate crime shooting of Orthodox man found dead in Chicago jail
Abdallahi was found dead Saturday, November 30, at 3:30 p.m. during a routine security check at the health center in Cook County Jail.