'Reeling in pain': Chicago interfaith prayer gathering calls for immediate end to violence in Gaza
A Chicago interfaith prayer gathering took place Tuesday afternoon outside of Grace Place in the Loop. Attendees at the gathering were calling for an immediate end to violence in Gaza.
Israel launches 400 strikes across Gaza, where health officials say hundreds of Palestinians killed
The Health Ministry in Gaza says hundreds of people were killed in the past day as a result of Israeli airstrikes. Israel has been striking Gaza since Hamas militants attacked southern Israeli towns on Oct. 7.
Freed Hamas hostage celebrates 'special' 18th birthday ahead of return to Evanston
Judith and Natalie Raanan are on their way home to Illinois after being held by the militant group Hamas for two weeks. To make things even more special, Tuesday is Natalie's 18th birthday.
Skokie shooting update: No charges for man who fired gun in air near pro-Palestinian protesters
Charges will not be filed against a man who fired a gun near pro-Palestinian protesters in Skokie Sunday night, according to the Cook County state’s attorney’s office.
Chicago protesters block traffic, demand ceasefire in Israel
Protesters demanding a ceasefire in Israel caused traffic disruptions during Monday's evening rush hour in Chicago.
Pritzker discusses alarming increase in hate crimes against Arab and Jewish Americans
On Monday morning, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined the Arab Bar Association of Illinois to condemn hate.
Hamas releases 2 Israeli hostages as US urges pause in ground war for captive negotiations
Israel is widely expected to launch a ground offensive in Gaza following Hamas’ brutal Oct. 7 rampage. Meanwhile, hospitals in Gaza are struggling without power.
Support for Israel rally planned in downtown Chicago relocated after alleged threats of violence
A rally in support of Israel that was scheduled to occur outside the Dirksen Federal Building Sunday had to be moved after allegedly receiving threats from a pro-Hamas group.
