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
Chicago bookstore removes novel from book club poll due to 'Zionist' author, sparking controversy
Chicago bookstore City Lit Books removed a novel from its book club poll due to concerns over the author’s Zionist views, sparking controversy.
Chicago passes ordinance against antisemitic and hateful flyers
Chicago's ordinance on unlawful threatening objects was amended to prohibit leaving hateful or threatening material intended or likely to intimidate, emotionally abuse, threaten, or slander a person.
Chicago rabbi’s encounter with anti-Zionist leaflet inspired him to make new podcast on Zionism
Rabbi David Minkus of Chicago's Congregation Rodfei Zedek reflects on handling anti-Zionist views in his community through a podcast, promoting dialogue and inclusivity.
Chicago's Buckingham Fountain vandalized by anti-Israel activists
Palestine Action US shared photographs of the incident on Sunday, in which the phrases "Gaza is bleeding" and "Stop the genocide" could be seen around the fountain.
Chicago truck driver raises awareness for childhood friend held hostage in Gaza
Jeremiah Smith, a childhood friend of Gaza hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, is raising awareness for the plight of his friend held captive by Hamas.
Keep the change you filthy animal: 'Home Alone' house hits market for $5.25m.
The infamous Home Alone house at 671 Lincoln Ave. in Winnetka, Illinois, a nostalgic piece of classic Christmas history, has hit the market for the first time in more than a decade.
How this Jewish Chicago day school pulled off a last-minute, multi-generational Israel service trip
The school ultimately raised enough money to send 16 students, each accompanied by a parent or grandparent, and four staff members to Israel.
Bags with antisemitic flyers and what may be rat poison placed in Chicago
43 Ward Alderman Timmy Knudsen assured that he would stand by Chicago's Jewish community against antisemitism and ensure their safety.
Advocating for hostages in the streets of Chicago - opinion
These Israeli stories aim to bring humanity into the voting process, the results of which will directly impact peace or violence in the city.
Chicago suburb decries organized antisemitic disruption at council meeting
One man told the council he "saw a rabbi crawl out of a sewer with blood on his face."
