Leading Chicago Jewish philanthropist killed in racetrack crash
James Crown, one of Chicago’s leading Jewish philanthropists, dies in racetrack crash at the age of 70.
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Chicago real estate mogul Sam Zell dies
Billionaire real estate investor amassed fortune buying distressed properties and turning them around for profit.
United Hatzalah EMT and doctor save two people on flight from Tel Aviv to Chicago
Two separate medical emergencies occur on same United Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Chicago. Luckily, a doctor and EMT were on board.
Chicago residents outraged over Nazi flags in apartment's windows
Locals say their complains over man in Edgewater area who refuses to remove hateful flags are being ignored.
Real threat to academic freedom at the University of Chicago
Vociferous anti-Israel activists cannot decide what can be taught and who can teach it, but they are trying their utomost to do so. Op-ed.
Chicago man out on bail after threats to burn rabbi in oven
Self-described Nazi threatened to burn rabbi in oven and goose stepped in front of cops while making Nazi salutes near Jewish school.
Illinois man charged with hate crime for putting swastikas on signs
Suburban Chicago man faces hate crime charges for plastering swastika stickers on campaign signs of country board candidate.
Chicago art college revokes Kanye West’s honorary doctorate
Prestigious institute rescinds award rapper received in 2015 for contributions to arts and culture.
Jewish school calls out antisemitic bus incident as fake news
Antisemitic attack against school bus reported in Chicago media didn’t happen, Jewish school says.
Chicago principal suspended over student giving Nazi salute on stage
Halloween contest descends into antisemitism as student in German military uniform goose-steps across stage, performs Nazi salute.
Kanye West hometown mural painted over
14-foot Chicago mural of rapper painted over at request of building's owner who is Jewish.
Chicago building collapses after explosion, multiple injuries reported
Building on Chicago's West Side collapses after nearby explosion, causing multiple injuries.
Watch: Reporter banned by Chicago mayor for 'tough questions'
Tucker Carlson interviews a Chicago reporter who says Lori Lightfoot needs 80 security guards to keep him at bay while crime skyrockets.
Chicago mayor slams migrant buses: 'Riding a bus is tough'
Mayor Lori Lightfoot cites her horrible experience riding buses as a college student while slamming Texas for sending migrants to Chicago.
'You shouldn't have to live like this' - Trying to unseat Chicago's mayor
'Collaboration - not confrontation' - a popular South Side alderman not the first to join bid to unseat Chicago's Lightfoot.
Fox News: Lori Lightfoot is the 'worst mayor in America'
Sports analyst is stunned the Chicago Bears are not willing to play in a 'dangerous' part of the city despite the mayor's gracious offer.
Highland Park shooter indicted on 117 counts
Robert Crimo, accused of opening fire at Independence Day parade near Chicago, indicted by grand jury on 117 counts.
Chicago Jewish man chases away group posting white supremacist stickers
Lincoln Park, Illinois residents chase away white supremacists posting hate propaganda in their neighborhood.
Confirmed: Four Jews killed in Highland Park shooting
Of the seven people murdered, four were Jewish.
Watch: Aftermath of Amtrak train derailment in Missouri
A packed Amtrak passenger train travelling from LA to Chicago has derailed in Mendon, Missouri, with reports of multiple injuries.
Erasing medical debts in Chicago - because of Shmita?
An interfaith coalition erased medical debts for over 2,000 people in the Chicago area, inspired by ancient Jewish custom.
Chicago ward boss caught calling rabbi antisemitic slur
Longtime city superintendent was found to be in violation of anti-discrimination rules but was allowed to retire to avoid being fired.
Chicago suburbs targeted with antisemitic flyers on Yom HaShoah
Antisemitic flyers found in Chicago suburbs on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Hate Crime: Palestinian Arab allegedly attacks Jewish bartender with glass
Chicago woman charged with hate crime for attacking a Jewish bartender with antisemitic abuse and a cocktail glass.
Suppressing pro-Israel views at the University of Chicago
Free speech anyone? The University’s newspaper removed an op-ed challenging a noxious boycott request by anti-Israel SJP radicals. Opinion.
'Are you lying or just incompetent?'
The mayor disputed reports of record crime numbers in the city, calling the reporter the 'rudest person I've ever seen.'
Chicago resident: 'We're living in a war zone'
A Chicago resident says she's 'living in constant fear' in the crime-ridden city after another mass shooting in broad daylight.
Maine teen arrested for plotting to bomb Chicago synagogues
18-year old accused of planning to use homemade explosives containing sharp metal objects to bomb synagogues and mosques in Chicago.
Chicago police searching for man who threatened Jewish students
Suspect yelled antisemitic abuse at yeshiva students and their teacher, including saying "All of you should be killed."
Locals want to rename a Chicago park for a Jewish writer who died in Auschwitz
Group of Chicago residents working to have city park named after Jewish poet who was killed in the Holocaust.
Democratic congresswoman allegedly bribed to take anti-Israel positions
Chicago-area congresswoman under investigation on suspicion of bribery, allegedly promising to hire Palestinian-American as staffer.
Spate of hate crimes in Chicago
Five hate crimes reported in 24 hours in Chicago neighborhood. Police investigating.
Black criminality must be recognized and dealt with
Soaring statistics of crimes committed by black youth can be changed, but not by pandering to perpetrators in court. We need a plan. Op-ed.
Synagogue and church partner teach a lesson of coexistence
In wake of Colleyville hostage crisis, Rabbi Ari Hart speaks about his congregation's partnership with a local African American church
Chicago teacher with cancer refuses to stop teaching in person
Chicago teacher shares decision to continue teaching in person while battling cancer even as Chicago Teachers Union refuses to do so.
As pandemic drove Judaism online, Chabad bet on more than $137 million in real estate
Some 250 new Chabad Lubavitch emissaries were sent out during pandemic to help existing Chabad centers or establish new ones.
Jewish security organization opens national command center in Chicago
Network coordinating security for Jewish institutions nationwide, has opened a command center in Chicago to monitor antisemitic threats.
Chicago: Sukkah vandalized in Daley Plaza
Chabad sukkah in heart of Chicago vandalized on first day of Sukkot festival.
Decrepit Chicago synagogue, used as a church for years, is being redesigned
A law professor and artist are transforming a decrepit former South Side Chicago synagogue into a green community space.
'Empty promises' - Chicago student rips into mayor Lightfoot
A University of Chicago student slams Mayor Lightfoot for claiming that, 'crime is down' in the city following a deadly 4th of July weekend.
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