![]() Jewish United Fund in Chicago launches $26 million coronavirus initiativeJewish United Fund in Chicago puts up $26 million to help locals cope with the coronavirus.![]() Chicago Jews train to defend synagogues responsiblyCCL Shul Members aims to train Jewish carry license holders to bear arms responsibly, praying they will not be needed.![]() Employees become owners at Chicago’s beloved kosher barbecue restaurantAt Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed, a group of employees takes on ownership - for a surprisingly low price.![]() Hebrew classes on the rise in Chicago-area public schoolsHebrew language classes, which also cover Israeli culture, on the rise in some public schools in Chicago's suburbs.![]() 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.![]() Chicago university drops faculty member over Holocaust questionNational Louis University removes faculty member over marketing assignment which included question on whether Holocaust happened.![]() Watch: Terrorists' names read aloud in ChicagoPro-Palestinian activists in Chicago call for Israel to be condemned over air strikes against terrorists in Gaza.![]() Watch: Motorized cart goes wild, nearly hits jet at airportQuick-thinking airport worker in Chicago prevents out-of-control motorized cart from ramming into passenger jet on the tarmac.![]() Chicago investigating series of graffiti incidentsChicago police investigating series of graffiti incidents on the same afternoon as a possible hate crime.![]() Outgoing Chicago Jewish Federation director raised $8 billionSteve Nasatir, the powerful director of Chicago’s federation, steps down from the empire he built.![]() Special prosecutor appointed in Jussie Smollett caseCook County Judge appoints special prosecutor to investigate why charges were dropped against Jussie Smollett for faking hate crime.![]() High school pulls support for teacher training on 'Palestine'Chicago-area school pulls support for course on 'Palestine' due to backlash. Local rabbi: Language implies Jewish state illegitimate.![]() High schools pull yearbooks over anti-Semitic, Nazi messages.Students in two Chicago suburbs set to graduate without their yearbooks.![]() Watch: Chicago Jews worried amid string of anti-Semitic attacksPolice released photo of a suspect seen throwing three Molotov cocktails at Chicago synagogues.![]() Police: Smashed cars outside Chicago synagogue not hate crimeThe smashing of two car windows around same time as attempted arson on Chicago synagogue was not a hate crime, according to local police.![]() Chicago synagogue target of arson attacksMolotov Cocktails found after vandals attempt to set fire to downtown Chicago synagogue twice.![]() Farrakhan talks of 'Satanic Jews' at Catholic church addressDenying accusations of anti-Semitism, Nation of Islam leader says he distinguishes between 'good Jews' and 'Satanic Jews'.![]() London kosher food outlet to be named for shooting victimBrother of shooting victim Eliyahu Moscowitz says he'll name new London kosher food outlet for his slain kosher supervisor.![]() Chicago seeks payment from Jussie Smollett after charges droppedCity demands actor charged with orchestrating assault on himself cover cost of police investigation, after charges dropped.![]() In surprise reversal, charges dropped against Jussie SmollettActor who had been charged with multiple counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly orchestrating assault on himself released from custody.![]() Chicago kosher deli employing special needs workers is closingOwner says exploring new business with will fit employees' skill set.![]() Actor Jussie Smollett indicted by grand jury on 16 felony countsCharges filed against actor who orchestrated fake 'Make America Great Again' attack on himself.![]() Actor Jussie Smollett arrested for fake 'MAGA' attack report'Empire' actor charged with lying to police and filing false report is taken into custody by Chicago police.![]() Police charge actor with filing false report of assaultChicago Police charge TV actor Jussie Smollett with lying to authorities about being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack.![]() Police believe actor paid assailants in fake hate crimeChicago police now believe attack on actor Jussie Smollett by Nigerian men in 'Make America Great Again' hats was elaborate hoax.![]() African American actor Jussie Smollett assaulted in ChicagoHate crime suspected as attackers yell racial, homophobic slurs, wrap rope around neck of 'Empire' star, who has a Jewish father.![]() Hebrew U to open tech centers in Chicago, Paraguay and ChinaHebrew University in Jerusalem announces plans to open three international tech centers in US, China, and Paraguay.![]() Organizers cancel Chicago Women’s MarchThird annual Women's March cancelled in Chicago, even as local organizers reject ties with national Women's March organization.![]() Alan Dershowitz pushes back on Farrakhan's 'showdown' challengeVeteran jurist rejects Nation of Islam leader's call for public debate, says Democrats 'legitimating the bigot Farrakhan'.![]() Four dead in shooting incident in ChicagoFour people shot dead at Mercy Hospital in Chicago. In Denver, one dead in shooting downtown.![]() Image of swastika sent to high school students in ChicagoImage of swastika sent to cell phones of students during an assembly at a suburban Chicago high school. Sender identified as student.![]() 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.![]() US citizen charged with support for ISISUS citizen of Iraqi descent charged in Chicago with online coordination with ISIS to recruit and encourage attacks.![]() Orthodox Jewish man shot dead in ChicagoPolice believe shooter targeting residents of Chicago's Roger's Park neighborhood at random after 24-year-old Jew shot dead.![]() Rahm Emanuel won't seek a third term in officeObama's former chief of staff unexpectedly announces he will not seek a third term as mayor of Chicago.![]() Police sleep as Chicago experiences crime waveViral photographs show Chicago police asleep in patrol car as Windy City experiences wave of shootings.![]() Chicago ball field renamed in memory of Jewish teenCommunity names baseball field in memory of Jewish teen who died after lengthy battle with cancer.![]() 'Kosher restaurants need non-Jewish consumers, too'New flavors and fresh ideas raise hopes for a revival of Chicago area's kosher restaurant scene.![]() After banning Jewish flag, Chicago Dyke March displays PLO flagsLGBT event in Chicago which last year banned Jewish flag displays PLO flags during this year's march, declaring march 'pro-Palestinian'.![]() 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'.![]() Farrakhan ratchets up anti-Semitism in latest sermonNation of Islam leader says Jews responsible for homosexuality, calls observant Jews 'Satanic' during hate-filled sermon.![]() Driver who kicked passenger out for speaking Hebrew suspendedUber suspends Chicago driver accused of kicking out Israeli diplomat.![]() Summer camps offer kids an immersion in Israel’s tech prowessInnovative summer camp 'brings the Israeli technology spirit to kids,' one mother says.![]() 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.![]() Hitler homework assignment angers parentsChicago middle school slammed for having students make cartoons about Europe's appeasement of Nazis before WWII.![]() A Jewish politician who risked his career to protect Israeli childrenRecalling a Jewish Chicago politican who put Jewish children's lives before his own future.![]() Arab terrorist to be deported from US on TuesdayRasmea Odeh was convicted of killing two Israelis in a supermarket bombing.![]() Jewish owner of Chicago-area deli apologizes for Nazi cartoonDeli featured cartoon with Nazi resembling Trump on High Holidays catering menu ad on Facebook.![]() 'Zioness' activists shunned at Chicago feminist marchFeminist march organizers insist Zionism and feminism irreconcilable, refuse to associate with Jews unless they denounce Israel.![]() Feminist leaders to allow Jewish symbols at Chicago marchSlutwalk Chicago walks back ban on Jewish symbols.![]() Anti-Semitic feminism? Feminist event bans Star of David'SlutWalk' bans Jewish symbols for 'Zionist' connotations month after Dyke March removed participants over Star of David flags.![]() Reporter: Revealing LGBT march's anti-Semitism cost me my jobJewish journalist says she was removed from her position after she publicized anti-Semitism at Chicago Dyke March.![]() 'MKs who vote for conversion bill not welcome in Chicago'President of Jewish Federation of Chicago says organization will refuse to host any MK who votes in favor of conversion bill.![]() Jewish marchers banned from Chicago LGBTQ marchFlag with Star of David deemed 'offensive' even though it is not Israeli flag. 'Anti-Semitism masquerading as liberal values.'![]() Chicago Jewish deli vandalized in suspected hate crimeVandals spray-paint 'Free Gaza' at popular Shmaltz Deli.![]() Thieves take yeshiva boys’ luggage, tefillin during Chicago tripStudents on 8th grade graduation trip have newly received religious items stolen along with their luggage. |