Pro-Palestinian protesters take over campus building at University of Chicago
A group protesting the war in Gaza and demanding that the University of Chicago divest from companies doing business with Israel temporarily took over a building on the school’s campus.
Pro-Palestinian protesters take over UChicago campus building
A group of pro-Palestinian protestors surrounded the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics building Friday night. The continued protests on campus continue after the university tour down an encampment set up in solidarity with Gaza earlier this month.
UChicago protesters show support for Palestine amid Alumni Weekend
University of Chicago students gathered again on Friday to protest the school and support Palestine.
Celebrity ‘blockout’ is social media protest over Gaza
Some social media users are calling out celebrities for what they say is inaction in the face of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza — and they’ve taken to a “blockout” to pressure the stars to take a stand.
UChicago faculty to host rally on former encampment grounds
University of Chicago faculty will host a teach-in and rally at the Hyde Park campus Main Quad where students set up a protest encampment in solidarity with Gaza earlier this month.
Protests flare at Daley Plaza commemoration of Israel's founding
An annual event in Daley Plaza to commemorate the founding of Israel turned tense this year as pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with supporters of Israel.
House Education Committee chair demands answers after Northwestern University caves to anti-Israel agitators
Rep. Virginia Foxx, the chairwoman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, sent a letter to Northwestern University leaders on Friday, demanding answers on an agreement reached with anti-Israel agitators.
College protestors could be sent to Gaza under new House GOP bill
A new House Republican bill would send any person charged and convicted for illegal activity on a college campus to Gaza for at least six months.
Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine targets Biden's fundraiser, demands action on Gaza conflict
After a trip to the battleground state of Wisconsin, President Joe Biden touched down in Chicago for a private campaign fundraiser on Wednesday afternoon.
