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
Can you hold your liquor? Study debunks alcoholics' higher tolerance myth
People with alcohol use disorder are believed to have a higher tolerance to alcohol, but because their regular drinking habits sees them drinking more, they actually get even more intoxicated.
Sinking cities: New York, Chicago, Tel Aviv at risk from climate change
A new study showed for the first time that "underground climate change" causes the ground beneath urban areas to move, expand and contract.
James Crown, one of Chicago’s leading Jewish philanthropists, dies in racetrack crash
His sudden death at the Aspen Motorsports Park drew immediate eulogies and condolences from Chicago’s Jewish leaders as well as President Joe Biden.
Illinois dust storm blinds drivers, 6 die in chain-reaction crashes
More than 30 people were transported to area hospitals with injuries, ranging from minor to life-threatening, and the patients ranged in age from 2- to 80-years-old.
Israeli medic, doctor treat two people on flight to Chicago
The two medical professionals were able to prevent the need for an emergency landing.
Ticketmaster under fire for selling tickets to Louis Farrakhan event
Described as an "extremist figure" by the ADL, Farrakhan is the head of the National of Islam.
Scholars urge University of Chicago to stop disruptions of Israel course
The boycott campaign began last year when the school's Students for Justice in Palestine chapter urged students not to enroll in “SH*TTY ZIONIST CLASSES.”
Jewish communities warned ahead of antisemitic Day of Hate across the US
The New York Police Department (NYPD) as well as the Chicago Police Department sent out Situational Awareness Alerts on Thursday.
Highland Park shooter made a prank call to a reporter from prison
According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, Robert Crimo III called a reporter from the New York Post on the last day of 2022.
Ethiopian-Israeli musician sings his life journey in the Midwest
