Chicago
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.
Immigration judge clears deportation of Milwaukee Muslim leader on security threat grounds
Chicago hall, playground defaced with antisemitic grafitti, ADL opposes Mamdani plan
Attacker convicted in 2024 antisemitic hate crime at DePaul sentenced to nearly two years in prison
Border Patrol agent heard calling to 'get aggressive' in video of Chicago shooting
The bodycam footage challenges the Trump administration's account, with additional evidence suggesting the agent had bragged about his marksmanship after the shooting.
Judge orders release of 5-year-old, father detained in Minnesota ICE raid
Trump orders federal agents to stay away from Democratic-led cities • Chicago mayor tells police to probe allegations of illegal activity by immigration agents
Chicago unanimously adopts IHRA definition, becoming second largest US city to do so
"This is the biggest victory for the Jewish people in Chicago in a very long time," student leader Michael Kaminsky, who spearheaded the bill, told The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday.
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?
New Year’s Eve celebrations were canceled or restricted in several major cities amid terror threats, with authorities citing crowd risks and recent attack warnings.
Middle Israel: Qatar’s infiltration into the PMO is ultimate violation of Israeli trust - opinion
Political betrayal has been altogether legitimized when the betrayed was not an individual but an entire country.
Supreme Court blocks Trump plan to deploy National Guard to Chicago area
"At this preliminary stage, the Government has failed to identify a source of authority that would allow the military to execute the laws in Illinois," the court's majority declared.
Pope Leo XIV challenges Illinois governor over end-of-life legislation
The Illinois bill, which takes effect next September, gives terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less the option to request a medical prescription to end their lives.
Corinne Allal’s story leads lineup of bold, must-see documentaries
TV TIME: A new series revisits Corinne Allal’s life and legacy, alongside standout music documentaries and a bold new vampire drama turning heads.
Trump troop deployments to US cities have cost more than $340 million, senator says
Senator Tammy Duckworth's office said she had received the cost estimates from the Trump administration.
