Illinois
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Chicago's Israeli consulate to protest settler violence
Protesters chanted “Israel out of Palestine, long live the intifada,” "From the river to the sea, Palestine is almost free," and "Netanyahu, you will see, Palestine will be free."
Jewish progressive prevails in closely watched Illinois primary, blasting AIPAC in victory speech
Illinois Senate candidate Robin Kelly says Israel committed ‘genocide’ in Gaza
Jewish Illinois rep. withdraws endorsement for congressional candidate over AIPAC ties
US, Israeli politicians react to Highland Park shooting
Many American ones took the opportunity to call for stricter gun control laws • over 350 mass shootings in the United States so far this year
I felt safer near Gaza than Highland Park -Israeli survivor of shooting
Israeli-American resident of Gaza periphery community who witnessed July 4 shooting speaks with the ‘Post’.
Highland Park shooter captured, police confirm
Shooter captured • 22-year-old gunman identified as Robert E. Crimo III • One of two Jewish victims identified by local synagogue
Illinois divests from Unilever over Ben and Jerry’s Israel boycott
Illinois has become at least the fifth American state to divest from Ben and Jerry’s parent company.
Illinois investigates company for support of antisemitic BDS campaign
The Chicago-based multinational investment company Morningstar was placed on JLens's "Do Not Invest" list in January over their alleged support for BDS.
Chicago releases video of police shooting 13-year-old boy
City officials are urging protesters to remain calm as they prepare for civil unrest when the intensely graphic video footage is released.
New unique living space opens for Jews at University of Illinois
The housing is being offered as Private Certified Housing through the university, a program that is unique to the midwestern state.
Shooting at Illinois bowling alley leaves 3 dead, 3 injured
"We have the scene secure and a person of interest in custody," Rockford's police chief Dan O'Shea said.
Several windows smashed at Reform synagogue in Peoria, Illinois
The damage to Congregation Anshai Emeth, a Reform synagogue, took place between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning.
University of Illinois chancellor says presentation to RAs was antisemitic
"The program allowed our students to enter an extremely challenging and potentially volatile situation without the preparation, training, education and professional oversight they needed to succeed."
