Illinois
Democratic states sue Trump administration over childcare fund freeze
California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York challenged the administration's freezing of more than $10 billion in federal childcare and family assistance funds based on alleged fraud.
Supreme Court blocks Trump plan to deploy National Guard to Chicago area
Pope Leo XIV challenges Illinois governor over end-of-life legislation
Illinois instates new protections for residents in response to Trump's anti-immigration agenda
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.
Illinois governor calls for inquiry of Airbnb over settlements policy
“We find Airbnb’s decision highly disturbing and we are calling on the company to reverse its West Bank decision,” Illinois Governor Rauner said.
Illinois governor calls to ‘vote for anybody’ but neo-Nazi candidate
The governor of Illinois, who called on a neo-Nazi candidate for a Chicago-area congressional seat to drop out of the race, has called on voters to “vote for anybody” else.