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Chicago man suspected of planning mass shooting against Hindus had white supremacist manifesto

Alexandros Paporakis, 19, of Palatine, was arrested on Sunday after an individual reported receiving concerning electronic communications from him, Palatine police said.

A Chicago Police officer sits in his car as he monitors the area along Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, on June 18, 2021.
Portrait of Israeli writer Naomi Ragen, in Jerusalem, April 23, 2004.

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

 general view outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse before a preliminary hearing for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer Christian Castro on September 18, 2026 in St Paul, Minnesota.

Immigration judge clears deportation of Milwaukee Muslim leader on security threat grounds

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani enters for a press conference to ask for the release of Federal Counterterrorism Funding in New York City, US, September 1, 2026.

Chicago hall, playground defaced with antisemitic grafitti, ADL opposes Mamdani plan


Chicago rabbi’s encounter with anti-Zionist leaflet inspired him to make new podcast on Zionism

Rabbi David Minkus of Chicago's Congregation Rodfei Zedek reflects on handling anti-Zionist views in his community through a podcast, promoting dialogue and inclusivity.

Anti-Zionist group Neturei Karta protest against Israel, in the ultra-Orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Mea Shearim in Jerusalem on May 14, 2024

Chicago's Buckingham Fountain vandalized by anti-Israel activists

Palestine Action US shared photographs of the incident on Sunday, in which the phrases "Gaza is bleeding" and "Stop the genocide" could be seen around the fountain.

 A general view of a NASCAR sign next to Buckingham Fountain. Chicago, Illinois.  June 27, 2023.

Chicago truck driver raises awareness for childhood friend held hostage in Gaza

Jeremiah Smith, a childhood friend of Gaza hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, is raising awareness for the plight of his friend held captive by Hamas.

 Jeremiah Smith inside his truck that has digital screens meant to raise awareness for Israelis taken hostage by Hamas last year on May 31, 2024, near Bartelme Park in Chicago. Smith was inspired to join the campaign to raise awareness because a friend, Hersh Polin-Goldberg, is among the hostages.

Keep the change you filthy animal: 'Home Alone' house hits market for $5.25m.

The infamous Home Alone house at 671 Lincoln Ave. in Winnetka, Illinois, a nostalgic piece of classic Christmas history, has hit the market for the first time in more than a decade.

 The house from the hit movie 'Home Alone' is seen in Illinois.

How this Jewish Chicago day school pulled off a last-minute, multi-generational Israel service trip

The school ultimately raised enough money to send 16 students, each accompanied by a parent or grandparent, and four staff members to Israel.

 An ElAl boeing 744 plane.

Bags with antisemitic flyers and what may be rat poison placed in Chicago

43 Ward Alderman Timmy Knudsen assured that he would stand by Chicago's Jewish community against antisemitism and ensure their safety.

 Palestinian-Americans and their supporters protest as the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas continues, outside the Israeli consulate in downtown Chicago, US, October 8, 2023.

Advocating for hostages in the streets of Chicago - opinion

These Israeli stories aim to bring humanity into the voting process, the results of which will directly impact peace or violence in the city.

 FROM LEFT: AJC assistant director Susan Evans, Bar Rudaeff, Yaniv Yaakov, and the writer venture into the heart of Chicago, advocating for the release of Israeli hostages.

Chicago suburb decries organized antisemitic disruption at council meeting

One man told the council he "saw a rabbi crawl out of a sewer with blood on his face."

 View of Fountain Square in Evanston, Illinois looking south-southeast towards Chicago and Lake Michigan.

Chicago school district faces faces Title VI investigation after pro-Palestinian walkout

Students in Chicago recently staged a major pro-Palestinian walkout that received at least tacit support from the district.

 Students leave William Wells High School, part of Chicago Public Schools, March 14, 2022, in Chicago Illinois. CPS is the subject of a new federal Title VI discrimination investigation with the Department of Education.

Loyola University Chicago faces antisemitic vandalism

The symbol was found drawn in the Hillel Social Room located within the Damen Student Center, sparking immediate concern among students.

Loyola University Chicago