Chicago
Jewish School in Chicago secures new head, building for fall 2027 debut
A new Jewish high school in downtown Chicago has appointed its first head of school. Set to open in 2027, it will offer a unique blend of rigorous academics and Jewish pride.
Feds charge Chicago man with threatening to ‘shoot up a synagogue’ after Khamenei’s killing
Chicago health inspectors flag sanitation problems at Trump hotel restaurant
Border Patrol agent heard calling to 'get aggressive' in video of Chicago shooting
Chicago truck driver raises awareness for childhood friend held hostage in Gaza
Jeremiah Smith, a childhood friend of Gaza hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, is raising awareness for the plight of his friend held captive by Hamas.
Keep the change you filthy animal: 'Home Alone' house hits market for $5.25m.
The infamous Home Alone house at 671 Lincoln Ave. in Winnetka, Illinois, a nostalgic piece of classic Christmas history, has hit the market for the first time in more than a decade.
How this Jewish Chicago day school pulled off a last-minute, multi-generational Israel service trip
The school ultimately raised enough money to send 16 students, each accompanied by a parent or grandparent, and four staff members to Israel.
Bags with antisemitic flyers and what may be rat poison placed in Chicago
43 Ward Alderman Timmy Knudsen assured that he would stand by Chicago's Jewish community against antisemitism and ensure their safety.
Advocating for hostages in the streets of Chicago - opinion
These Israeli stories aim to bring humanity into the voting process, the results of which will directly impact peace or violence in the city.
Chicago suburb decries organized antisemitic disruption at council meeting
One man told the council he "saw a rabbi crawl out of a sewer with blood on his face."
Chicago school district faces faces Title VI investigation after pro-Palestinian walkout
Students in Chicago recently staged a major pro-Palestinian walkout that received at least tacit support from the district.
Loyola University Chicago faces antisemitic vandalism
The symbol was found drawn in the Hillel Social Room located within the Damen Student Center, sparking immediate concern among students.
This Jewish American school will volunteer in Israel for a month, as result of Hamas massacre
The students will engage in various volunteer activities, including working on farms, providing support to families of soldiers, assisting in hospitals, and preparing care packages for the military.
Antisemitic 'Nazi' graffiti left on former Chicago mayor's home
The graffiti at Rahm Emanuel's property was swiftly removed.
