Chicago

Chicago bookstore City Lit Books removed a novel from its book club poll due to concerns over the author’s Zionist views, sparking controversy.

Chicago's ordinance on unlawful threatening objects was amended to prohibit leaving hateful or threatening material intended or likely to intimidate, emotionally abuse, threaten, or slander a person.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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