Natalie Raanan arrives back home in Chicago after being kidnapped by Hamas in Israel
An Evanston teenager who was taken hostage by Hamas and later released has just arrived back in Chicago, according to the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest.
Illinois landlord pleads not guilty to hate crime and murder charges in attack on Muslim mother and son
A man accused of murder, attempted murder and a hate crime in an attack on a Palestinian American woman and her young son pleaded not guilty Monday following his indictment by an Illinois grand jury.
Israel expands Gaza ground operation as war enters 'next stage'
The bombardment, described by Gaza residents as the most intense of the war, also knocked out most communications in Gaza.
Chicagoans for Palestine protest in the Loop for second straight weekend
Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators took over the streets in downtown Chicago on Saturday.
Israel steps up air and ground attacks in Gaza, cuts off territory's communications
The Israeli army says its ground forces are “expanding their activity” in the Gaza Strip, as it moves closer to a full-on ground invasion of the besieged territory.
Family leaves Israel, arrives in Chicago after Hamas attack
One woman who has been living in Israel just arrived in Chicago.
Chicago engineer leaves job to serve on Israel's front lines
It has undoubtedly been a difficult time for Dr. Maya Viner as her husband serves on the front lines amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Israeli troops conduct brief raid in Gaza to 'prepare' for expected full-scale incursion
The war, sparked by Hamas' bloody incursion into southern Israel on Oct. 7, is already the deadliest of five fought between Israel and Hamas in the last 15 years.
Increase in harassment against Muslim, Jewish Americans reported since Hamas attacks
Muslim and Jewish civil rights groups say they’ve seen large increases in reports of harassment against members of their communities since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.
