Chicago

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.

Michael Kaminsky, Alderman Raymond Lopez, and Jake Rymer  decided to change the written law to "define antisemitism fully and completely."
Alex Bregman meets the media during his first press conference after signing with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on January 15, 2026.

Alex Bregman, who drew a Jewish star on his cap after October 7, inks $175M deal with the Cubs

 The "family fireworks”, also known as the Country fireworks displayed three hours before midnight every year ahead of the main show at midnight, fill the sky over the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney on New Year's Eve on December 31, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

Major cities cancel NYE events over security concerns - what are they?

A PERSON holds a flag of Qatar and money, as protesters march to Jerusalem during an anti-government demonstration on March 19, 2025.

Middle Israel: Qatar’s infiltration into the PMO is ultimate violation of Israeli trust - opinion


Suspect in October hate crime shooting of Orthodox man found dead in Chicago jail

Abdallahi was found dead Saturday, November 30, at 3:30 p.m. during a routine security check at the health center in Cook County Jail.

 Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi

Man charged with shooting Chicago Orthodox Jew had map of potential Jewish targets 

His phone also had over 100 "antisemitic and pro-Hamas" videos and images, the prosecutor added.

 Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi

Illinois top court reverses actor Smollett's false hate crime report conviction

The court agreed that Smollett should not have been charged a second time for filing a false hate crime report because prosecutors had already agreed to drop such charges.

Actor Jussie Smollett makes a court appearance

Lady Chenet-aa’s mummy reveals its secrets to team of researchers

Lady Chenet-aa died in her late thirties to early forties.

 A mummy.

Masked attackers assault two Jewish students outside DePaul University of Chicago

One victim was struck in the face and body and the other victim was pushed to the ground. Both students declined medical attention.

 A demonstrator looks on as workers dismantle a pro-Palestinian encampment, as the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas continues, at DePaul university in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., May 16, 2024.

Rihanna’s former NYC penthouse among high-profile properties heading to auction amid market shift

Luxury auctions surge as celebrity apartments and historic homes hit the auction block.

 The West 45th Penthouse in Manhattan.

'Antisemitic' Chicago Board of Ed. President resigns, effective immediately

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said Rev. Johnson's resignation was effective immediately.

 Reverend Mitchell Ikenna Johnson

Terror charges filed against suspected shooter of Chicago Jewish man

Chicago police and prosecutors filed terrorism charges against 22-year-old Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi.

Police officers block a street on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 22, 2024

New Chicago Board of Ed. President to remain despite calls for his resignation over antisemitism

This new scandal comes amid the furor that followed Mayor Johnson's refusal to state that the victim of a shooting earlier this week was Jewish.

 Reverend Mitchell Ikenna Johnson

Chicago mayor under fire days after antisemitic shooting

Chicago mayor faces backlash from Jewish leaders for failing to acknowledge antisemitic nature of synagogue shooting, while Senator Durbin explicitly condemns rising antisemitism.

 Speakers from left to right: David Goldenberg, Shlomo Soroka, Rabbi Levi Mostofsky