Catholic cardinal from Jerusalem visits Chicago area, calls for a ceasefire in Gaza
Hundreds of Arab Catholics flocked to Mass in Chicago Ridge on Saturday as the pope’s representative in the Middle East greeted them, participated in the ceremony and pushed for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Hundreds of Arab Catholics flocked to Mass in Chicago Ridge on Saturday as the pope’s representative in the Middle East greeted them, participated in the ceremony and pushed for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Cardinal Pizzaballa pays special visit to Our Lady of the Ridge Catholic Church
The Chicago-area Arab Catholic community welcomed a special guest on Saturday afternoon.
The Chicago-area Arab Catholic community welcomed a special guest on Saturday afternoon.
Israel forces advance into Khan Younis
Israeli forces are advancing deeper into southern Gaza. The IDF is amplifying pressure on Hamas.
Israeli forces are advancing deeper into southern Gaza. The IDF is amplifying pressure on Hamas.
Northwestern University under investigation by U.S. Department of Education for alleged Title VI violation
The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into a complaint that Northwestern University violated Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act.
The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into a complaint that Northwestern University violated Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act.
Chicago mayor calls for cease-fire in Gaza amid Council debate on resolution
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is calling for a cease-fire in Gaza after the deaths of 25,000 Palestinians.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is calling for a cease-fire in Gaza after the deaths of 25,000 Palestinians.
Chicago City Council postpones votes on police union agreement and ceasefire resolution
Activists are urging the Chicago City Council to reject a "closed-door" police union arbitration agreement.
Activists are urging the Chicago City Council to reject a "closed-door" police union arbitration agreement.
Hamas rejects two-state solution, two-month ceasefire in latest Israel negotiations
In the Israel-Hamas war, senior Egyptian officials say Hamas leaders are rejecting a two-state solution to the conflict as well as a two-month ceasefire plan.
In the Israel-Hamas war, senior Egyptian officials say Hamas leaders are rejecting a two-state solution to the conflict as well as a two-month ceasefire plan.
Palestinians flee Gaza as IDF expands ground operations
Israeli Defense Force is pushing deeper into southern Gaza. A recent report says over 50% of all buildings in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed.
Israeli Defense Force is pushing deeper into southern Gaza. A recent report says over 50% of all buildings in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed.
Israel experiencing new tensions with Syria
The United Nations estimates since Oct. 7, 16,000 people have died in Gaza. The deaths have been primarily women and children. At this current pace two mothers are dying every hour. Meanwhile, an explosion in Syria's capital has the surrounding region on edge.
The United Nations estimates since Oct. 7, 16,000 people have died in Gaza. The deaths have been primarily women and children. At this current pace two mothers are dying every hour. Meanwhile, an explosion in Syria's capital has the surrounding region on edge.
Pro-Palestine protest on Chicago expressway leads to multiple arrests
Chicago police and Illinois State Police made a handful of arrests during a pro-Palestine protest on Saturday.
Chicago police and Illinois State Police made a handful of arrests during a pro-Palestine protest on Saturday.
28 Chicago aldermen call for delay on 'Uniting for Peace' resolution vote
Twenty-eight aldermen from the Chicago City Council sent a letter to Chairperson Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez of the Committee on Health and Human Relations to ask for a resolution surrounding the conflict in the Middle East not to be submitted for consideration this month.
Twenty-eight aldermen from the Chicago City Council sent a letter to Chairperson Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez of the Committee on Health and Human Relations to ask for a resolution surrounding the conflict in the Middle East not to be submitted for consideration this month.
Protesters gather at UIC against First Lady Jill Biden's visit to Chicago
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is set to be the focus of demonstrations at the University of Illinois — Chicago on Wednesday, marking the 18th protest held by the Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine (CJP) since Oct. 7.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is set to be the focus of demonstrations at the University of Illinois — Chicago on Wednesday, marking the 18th protest held by the Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine (CJP) since Oct. 7.
Blinken returns to Israel to prevent further conflict
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads back to Israel as the Israel-Hamas War rages on in hopes of preventing further conflict in the region.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads back to Israel as the Israel-Hamas War rages on in hopes of preventing further conflict in the region.
Israel entering 'new phase' of offensive
Israel says this new phase will be significantly less intense.
Israel says this new phase will be significantly less intense.
Top commander killed in Israeli airstrike as IDF eliminates Hamas official in Syria
It's been more than three months since the Hamas attack on Oct. 7th and as the war grinds on, Israel takes out another high-profile terrorist leader.
It's been more than three months since the Hamas attack on Oct. 7th and as the war grinds on, Israel takes out another high-profile terrorist leader.
Pro-Palestine protest temporarily shuts down DuSable Lake Shore Drive
A pro-Palestine protest temporarily shut down DuSable Lake Shore Drive Saturday afternoon.
A pro-Palestine protest temporarily shut down DuSable Lake Shore Drive Saturday afternoon.
Chicago-area activists call for humanitarian aid for loved ones in Gaza
Chicago's Palestinian community is calling on leaders to address the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.
Chicago's Palestinian community is calling on leaders to address the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.
Israel keeping eye on new threats at Lebanon border
Israeli officials say they are keeping a close eye on the border with Lebanon following new threats.
Israeli officials say they are keeping a close eye on the border with Lebanon following new threats.
Chicago-area activists call for humanitarian aid for loved ones in Gaza
Chicago's Palestinian community is calling on leaders to address the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.
Chicago's Palestinian community is calling on leaders to address the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.
Biden appointee resigns over president's handling of war in Gaza
A policy adviser at the Department of Education who campaigned for President Biden has resigned over the president's handling of the war in Gaza.
A policy adviser at the Department of Education who campaigned for President Biden has resigned over the president's handling of the war in Gaza.