 The rise, fall and rise again of a Jewish Chicago neighborhoodWest Rogers Park, once home to 47,000 Jewish residents, lost more than half of its Jewish population by 2000 - only to rise once again. Was a university presentation anti-Zionist or anti-Semitic?University of Illinois chancellor says presentation to residence-hall advisers incited division and anger instead of fostering dialogue. Illinois: Shooter was fired before shooting incidentFriday's Aurora, Illinois, shooting left five civilians dead and five police officers injured, local police say. Several injured in shooting in IllinoisAt least four officers and multiple civilians injured in shooting at Henry Pratt Company in Aurora, Illinois. Shooter apprehended. How a Jewish brother and sister are making political historyRabbi Yehiel Kalish, Dafna Michaelson Jenet become first Jewish siblings to serve in different state legislatures.Orthodox rabbi appointed to serve Illinois State LegislatureRabbi Yechiel Kalish becomes first rabbi to ever serve in Illinois State Legislature. Illinois board rules Airbnb violating state lawsIndependent board in Illinois votes to notify Airbnb that it is violating state laws barring economic boycott of Israel. Watch: Naperville's first ice MenorahNaperville recently celebrated Hanukkah but this year with a cool twist.Illinois Nazi loses congressional race by huge marginHolocaust denier, who ran on Republican ticket after winning primary unopposed, defeated in landslide in race for suburban Chicago district. Illinois gov. calls on voters to ‘vote for anybody’ but neo-NaziGovernor calls on constituents not to vote for neo-Nazi who became GOP candidate for Congress by default.Illinois gov to neo-Nazi candidate: Drop out nowTexas Senator Ted Cruz, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner blast neo-Nazi who ran unopposed in primary, became default GOP candidate for congress.Head of Chicago's Jewish community stepping down after 40 yearsCEO of Chicago's Jewish federation, Steven Nasatir, to step down after nearly four decades. Twitter punishes Louis Farrakhan following anti-Semitic rantAnti-Semitic Nation of Islam leader's account decertified by Twitter after he posted rant against 'Satanic Jews'. Illinois man indicted for painting swastikas on 200 graves34-year-old man charged with vandalism, hate crimes for painting swastikas on more than 200 graves, vandalizing homes.Farrakhan ratchets up anti-Semitism in latest sermonNation of Islam leader says Jews responsible for homosexuality, calls observant Jews 'Satanic' during hate-filled sermon.Farrakhan's anti-Semitism not an issue for Democrat congressmanCongressman who praised Nation of Islam leader as an 'outstanding human being' laughs off Farrakhan's history of anti-Semitism. Holocaust-denying anti-Semite to be nominee for CongressAnti-Semitic, Holocaust-denying white supremacist set to become nominee for US House of Representatives for Illinois' 3rd district. Jewish gubernatorial candidate drops running mate over BDSIllinois state senator in race for governorship drops running mate after revelations he supports BDS at the federal level. Watch: Illinois men charged with conspiring to support ISISAuthorities release the names of two suspects in plot to provide material support to ISIS terrorist group. Holocaust denial, anti-Semitism at University of IllinoisDays after posters blasting 'Jewish Privilege' found at University of Illinois, new anti-Semitic propaganda found posted in school library. Illinois Governor warns EU against BDS moves on 'settlements'Illinois Governor warns EU that applying anti-Israel resolution to boycott Jewish communities in Yesha would violate Illinois law. Illinois: Man does Nazi salute after confirming passer-by JewishJewish studies lecturer at Northwestern University says a stranger asked him if he was Jewish and then performed a Nazi salute. Israel and Chicago fight BDS togetherIsrael’s Ambassador to the UN meets Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, praises Illinois's efforts against BDS. Lights of Evanston, Illinois menorah smashedDays after menorah found toppled over in New York park, vandals attacks menorah near Chicago in what police call possible hate crime. Streak of Illinois Anti-Semitic Violence ContinuesAnti-Semitic acts continue across Illinois as menorah outside a Chabad Jewish Center torn down for second time in months. Illinois Passes Anti-BDS BillBill requires State of Illinois to divest from all companies that boycott Israel. Armed Illinois Vandal Wanted to 'Shoot Jews'Bail hearing to be held for John White, who defaced synagogue, had a mass weapons cache at his home - and said he wants to kill Jews. Gunman Kills Five in Small US TownFive people were found dead on Wednesday in their home in the small town of Manchester, Illinois. Illinois Teen Tries to Join Syrian Jabhat Al NusraAn Illinois teenager was arrested Friday night at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport as he was about to board a flight for Istanbul. GOP Congressional Candidate Denies HolocaustA Republican congressional candidate in upcoming Illinois primary denies the Holocaust, calling it “the blackest lie in history.” |
