Illinois
Illinois joins WHO global outbreak network despite US withdrawal from agency
The move makes Illinois the second US state to join the program in defiance of Republican President Donald Trump after California, also led by a Democratic governor, joined in January.
Democratic states sue Trump administration over childcare fund freeze
Supreme Court blocks Trump plan to deploy National Guard to Chicago area
Pope Leo XIV challenges Illinois governor over end-of-life legislation
Fire rages at Illinois chemical plant, residents ordered to shelter
The city of LaSalle, Illinois was sent into an emergency shelter-in-place order while the fire was contained.
Pro-Jewish op-ed turned into pro-Palestinian poster at Northwestern University
An op-ed about Jewish pride was turned into a big sign painted with the words "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free," at Northwestern University.
Noose found at Obama Presidential Center construction site in Chicago
The incident led to a temporary halt in construction, the Chicago Tribune reported, citing the construction consortium that is building the center.
Magen David Adom to visit Highland Park, offer terror response training
The training, known as “First 7 Minutes training,” aims to teach faith organizations how to remain safe amid the chaos of a violent incident – especially before help arrives.
Republican candidate for governor compares Holocaust deaths to abortion
Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey faced condemnation from Democrats as well as some fellow Republicans for citing the Holocaust in the political debate over abortion.
Highland Park shooter: Gunman pleads not guilty at arraignment
Robert Crimo III, the gunman who killed 7 people and injured 30 at an infamous 4th of July shooting, pled not guilty to the charges.
US, Israeli politicians react to Highland Park shooting
Many American ones took the opportunity to call for stricter gun control laws • over 350 mass shootings in the United States so far this year
I felt safer near Gaza than Highland Park -Israeli survivor of shooting
Israeli-American resident of Gaza periphery community who witnessed July 4 shooting speaks with the ‘Post’.
Highland Park shooter captured, police confirm
Shooter captured • 22-year-old gunman identified as Robert E. Crimo III • One of two Jewish victims identified by local synagogue
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.
