Pro-Palestinian rally held in downtown Chicago amid Israel-Hamas tensions
Dozens of Pro-Palestinian supporters rallied outside the Ogilvie Transportation Center on Friday.
7 World Central Kitchen workers killed in Israeli airstrike; food charity halts operations in Gaza
World Central Kitchen, the food charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, has suspended operations in the Gaza region after an Israeli airstrike killed seven members of their team on Monday.
Ald. Sigcho-Lopez survives Housing Committee ouster attempt after flag-burning controversy
An effort to remove Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez as Housing Committee chair for appearing at a City Hall rally where an American flag was burned to protest U.S. support for Israel was snuffed out Monday after a private apology, a public forgiveness and a divided vote.
World Central Kitchen: A look at food charity founded by José Andrés after Gaza strike
In Gaza, World Central Kitchen says it has provided more than 43 million meals to Palestinians.
Russia, China veto US resolution demanding immediate cease-fire in Gaza
Friday's vote for the cease-fire in the 15-member Security Council was 11 members in favor, three against and one abstention.
Israel-Hamas war: US calls for vote on UN resolution for cease-fire in Gaza
The United States called for a vote on Friday on a newly revised United Nations resolution that would declare "an immediate and sustained cease-fire" in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Chicago Jewish community denounces recent threats, attacks
The Chicago Jewish community united on Wednesday to denounce recent threats and attacks targeting their community.
Gaza air drop mishap reportedly kills five, injures 10 as U.S., Jordan deny any involvement in incident
Aid packages that were dropped to Gaza reportedly killed several people after their parachutes malfunctioned.