Illinois
Jewish Illinois rep. withdraws endorsement for congressional candidate over AIPAC ties
Schakowsky endorsed Donna Miller, the Cook County commissioner, in the 2nd Congressional District last month. Now, she said, she cannot let her endorsement stand.
Illinois joins WHO global outbreak network despite US withdrawal from agency
Democratic states sue Trump administration over childcare fund freeze
Supreme Court blocks Trump plan to deploy National Guard to Chicago area
Illinois divests from Unilever over Ben and Jerry’s Israel boycott
Illinois has become at least the fifth American state to divest from Ben and Jerry’s parent company.
Illinois investigates company for support of antisemitic BDS campaign
The Chicago-based multinational investment company Morningstar was placed on JLens's "Do Not Invest" list in January over their alleged support for BDS.
Chicago releases video of police shooting 13-year-old boy
City officials are urging protesters to remain calm as they prepare for civil unrest when the intensely graphic video footage is released.
New unique living space opens for Jews at University of Illinois
The housing is being offered as Private Certified Housing through the university, a program that is unique to the midwestern state.
Shooting at Illinois bowling alley leaves 3 dead, 3 injured
"We have the scene secure and a person of interest in custody," Rockford's police chief Dan O'Shea said.
Several windows smashed at Reform synagogue in Peoria, Illinois
The damage to Congregation Anshai Emeth, a Reform synagogue, took place between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning.
University of Illinois chancellor says presentation to RAs was antisemitic
"The program allowed our students to enter an extremely challenging and potentially volatile situation without the preparation, training, education and professional oversight they needed to succeed."
Police increase patrols outside Chicago Jewish institutions after attack
The building was not damaged and no injuries were reported, police forces are now working closely with the FBI to investigate the incident.
Aurora shooting claims 5 lives as gunman opens fire
"The President has been briefed and is monitoring the ongoing situation," said White House Spokeswoman Sarah Sanders.
Rabbi appointed to serve in Illinois legislature
Rabbi Yehiel Kalish, 43 and a father of six, was sworn in to the state’s House of Representatives on Sunday night.
