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.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent listen as National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett speaks, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 5, 2025.
US President Donald Trump attends a press conference, as he makes an announcement about the Navy's "Golden Fleet" at Mar-a-lago in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 22, 2025.

Supreme Court blocks Trump plan to deploy National Guard to Chicago area

Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd during a meeting with bishpops, priests consacrated persons and personal workers at the shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, northeast of the capital Beirut, on December 1, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV challenges Illinois governor over end-of-life legislation

 FILE PHOTO: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker speaks on the day U.S. President Joe Biden delivers an economic policy speech at The Old Post Office in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., June 28, 2023.

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.

People participate in a meditation walk in support of Black Lives Matter organized by the Portland Buddhist Peace Fellowship near the Justice Center in Portland, Oregon, U.S., September 1, 2020.

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.

Hallene Gateway at the University of Illinois

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.

A Cook County Sheriff's police car patrols the exterior of the Cook County Jail in Chicago, Illinois, January 12, 2016.

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.

South Street Temple in Lincoln, Nebraska was the subject of an act of vandalism on February 21, 2020

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."

Students for Justice in Palestine logo

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.

Security officers stand with binoculars on the roof of a Synagogue, Chicago, 2008.

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.

A police car blocks access to the scene of a mass shooting at the Cameo Nightlife club in Cincinatti, Ohio, US March 26, 2017.

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.

 The Illinois State Legislature in Springfield, Illionois

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 Bruce Rauner

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.

 Bruce Rauner, Governor of Illinois.