Chicago
Alex Bregman, who drew a Jewish star on his cap after October 7, inks $175M deal with the Cubs
Bregman's contract with the Chicago Cubs is the second-largest contract ever signed by a Jewish ballplayer, behind Max Fried’s $218 million contract in 2024.
Major cities cancel NYE events over security concerns - what are they?
Middle Israel: Qatar’s infiltration into the PMO is ultimate violation of Israeli trust - opinion
Supreme Court blocks Trump plan to deploy National Guard to Chicago area
Pentagon plans military deployment in Chicago, Washington Post reports
The planning, in the works for weeks, involves several options, including mobilizing at least a few thousand members of the National Guard as soon as September, the Post reported.
US judge blocks Trump from withholding funds from Los Angeles, other sanctuary cities
Trump's orders targeted so-called sanctuary jurisdictions that have laws and policies that limit or prevent local law enforcement from assisting federal officers with civil immigration arrests.
Amid antisemitism concerns, efforts to launch new Jewish high school in Chicago are underway
A new Jewish high school is being planned to be built in Chicago, aiming to fill a long-standing gap, and offering families a bold, local choice amid rising antisemitism.
Rahm Emanuel lays blame on Israel for situation in Gaza: ‘They are responsible’
“You need to get food into that area, Gaza, to feed the people there and stop enforcing some type of collective punishment on the people of Gaza,” Rahm said.
The long and winding road of aliyah - opinion
Yes, it’s good to touch the green, green grass of home.
A Chicago cinema canceled a pro-Israel movie screening, relented — then canceled again
“We regret any unintended offense our decision to cancel a privately organized, public film screening caused," Facets Film Forum said in a statement.
Smashing windows, setting off fireworks: Pro-Palestine protesters swarm several cities
Protesters took to the streets over the weekend in Poland, Switzerland, the UK, the US, and other countries.
Brandon Johnson appointee resigns amid criticism for tearing down Israeli hostage poster
Ishan Daya was one of 20 appointees to Johnson’s new Chicago Fiscal Sustainability Working Group. His website identifies him as a community organizer focused on public safety and mental health.
We don’t know much about Leo XIV and the Jews, but he could be just the pope for us - opinion
The new pontiff resumed his predecessor’s calls for a ceasefire in his first Sunday address. Official church policy on Israel or the war is unlikely to change.
Chicago mayor donned keffiyeh for Arab Heritage Month event, sparking outcry from Jewish groups
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s decision to wear a keffiyeh at an event sparked backlash from local Jewish leaders, citing concerns over antisemitic symbolism.
