Illinois

Chicago Jewish theater drops Naomi Ragen play, says actors feared repercussions of working with her

Ragen told JTA that while it is “strange to get such a response from a Jewish venue,” particularly one whose mission statement includes Holocaust education, she is not angry.

Portrait of Israeli writer Naomi Ragen, in Jerusalem, April 23, 2004.
 Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrate near the Consulate General of Israel during the second day of the Democratic National Convention on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois; Illustrative.

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Chicago's Israeli consulate to protest settler violence

Daniel Biss speaks to supporters after winning the Democratic primary for Illinois' 9th congressional district, March 17, 2026.

Jewish progressive prevails in closely watched Illinois primary, blasting AIPAC in victory speech

A view of the dome of the US Capitol building in Washington, DC, September 19, 2025.

Illinois Senate candidate Robin Kelly says Israel committed ‘genocide’ in Gaza


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."

Students for Justice in Palestine logo

Police increase patrols outside Chicago Jewish institutions after attack

The building was not damaged and no injuries were reported, police forces are now working closely with the FBI to investigate the incident.

Security officers stand with binoculars on the roof of a Synagogue, Chicago, 2008.

Aurora shooting claims 5 lives as gunman opens fire

"The President has been briefed and is monitoring the ongoing situation," said White House Spokeswoman Sarah Sanders.

A police car blocks access to the scene of a mass shooting at the Cameo Nightlife club in Cincinatti, Ohio, US March 26, 2017.

Rabbi appointed to serve in Illinois legislature

Rabbi Yehiel Kalish, 43 and a father of six, was sworn in to the state’s House of Representatives on Sunday night.

 The Illinois State Legislature in Springfield, Illionois

Illinois governor calls for inquiry of Airbnb over settlements policy

“We find Airbnb’s decision highly disturbing and we are calling on the company to reverse its West Bank decision,” Illinois Governor Rauner said.

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner

Illinois governor calls to ‘vote for anybody’ but neo-Nazi candidate

The governor of Illinois, who called on a neo-Nazi candidate for a Chicago-area congressional seat to drop out of the race, has called on voters to “vote for anybody” else.

 Bruce Rauner, Governor of Illinois.

University of Illinois students finish 10-day visit to Israel

"This trip has given me a new perspective on Israel," participant says.

The 35 students from the Gies College Business School, which forms part of the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, meet with former US Ambassador Dan Shapiro while visiting Israel last week.

Illinois Holocaust denier wins Republican congressional primary

The national Republican Party and the Illinois Republican Party have disavowed Jones.

CNN host Alisyn Camerota interviews Neo-Nazi congressional candidate Arthur Jones

Spot the differences between the two Jewish candidates for Illinois governor

In Democratic race for Illinois governor, the two top candidates are Jewish. The similarity ends there.

Illinois Governorial candidates Daniel Biss (left) and J.B. Pritzker

On first official visit, Illinois governor lauds security cooperation with Israel

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner has pushed and passed anti-BDS legislation that he says has gone beyond the work of any other state.

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner