 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. |
