Crowds gather in Chicago to honor Palestinian lives lost in conflict, Plainfield boy's tragic death
In Chicago, three separate events took place on Thursday in support of Palestine, drawing attention to the ongoing concerns and conflicts in the Middle East.
In Chicago, three separate events took place on Thursday in support of Palestine, drawing attention to the ongoing concerns and conflicts in the Middle East.
Legal counsel for Illinois Comptroller's Office fired after allegedly sending anti-Semitic messages
The legal counsel for the Illinois Comptroller's Office has been fired after allegedly sending anti-Semitic direct messages on Instagram.
The legal counsel for the Illinois Comptroller's Office has been fired after allegedly sending anti-Semitic direct messages on Instagram.
Pro-Palestinian activists stage sit-in at Jewish congresswoman's Skokie office, 7 arrested
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, who is a Jewish American, has described herself as a supporter and friend of Israel.
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, who is a Jewish American, has described herself as a supporter and friend of Israel.
Gaza waits for humanitarian aid, as Israel tells troops to ‘be ready’ for ground invasion
Israel’s defense minister told ground troops to be ready to enter the Gaza Strip, though he didn’t say when the invasion will start.
Israel’s defense minister told ground troops to be ready to enter the Gaza Strip, though he didn’t say when the invasion will start.
State Department issues 'worldwide caution' advisory amid Israel-Hamas war
The last time the department issued such a warning was in August 2022, following a counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan.
The last time the department issued such a warning was in August 2022, following a counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan.
Israel launches more strikes on Gaza as Biden prepares to address Americans
Another wave of airstrikes pummeled the Gaza Strip Thursday. Israel says they've het several targets including tunnels and command centers. Following his visit to Israel Wednesday, Biden plans to address the nation during prime time television.
Another wave of airstrikes pummeled the Gaza Strip Thursday. Israel says they've het several targets including tunnels and command centers. Following his visit to Israel Wednesday, Biden plans to address the nation during prime time television.
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley on the deadlocked House and Israel-Hamas war
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) weighs in on the efforts to vote in a new House speaker and how that is impacting the United States' involvement in the Israel-Hamas war.
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) weighs in on the efforts to vote in a new House speaker and how that is impacting the United States' involvement in the Israel-Hamas war.
Chicago-area rabbi to travel to Israel providing support
A delegation of 25 rabbis from the United States is heading to Israel this weekend including Rabbi Yitzchok Wolf. The faith leaders will spend four days in Israel to inspire and uplift the spirit of a nation in tremendous pain.
A delegation of 25 rabbis from the United States is heading to Israel this weekend including Rabbi Yitzchok Wolf. The faith leaders will spend four days in Israel to inspire and uplift the spirit of a nation in tremendous pain.
Protesters in Chicago condemn hospital attack in Gaza
Support for Palestine demonstrations took place throughout the city Wednesday, but in downtown Chicago, thousands swarmed the streets.
Support for Palestine demonstrations took place throughout the city Wednesday, but in downtown Chicago, thousands swarmed the streets.
Investigation underway after strike on Gaza hospital
There is mounting evidence that the rocket might not have come from Israel.
There is mounting evidence that the rocket might not have come from Israel.
Protesters fill downtown Chicago condemning hospital bombing in Gaza
Protesters gathered near the federal building Wednesday condemning an attack on a hospital in Gaza.
Protesters gathered near the federal building Wednesday condemning an attack on a hospital in Gaza.
Biden wraps up his visit to wartime Israel with warning against being 'consumed' by rage
Shortly after Biden's remarks, Israel confirmed food, water and medicine would begin to flow into Gaza from Egypt.
Shortly after Biden's remarks, Israel confirmed food, water and medicine would begin to flow into Gaza from Egypt.
Biden visits Israel pledging solidarity amid war, crisis in Gaza
As President Biden wrapped up his visit to Israel Wednesday he said America will not stand by and do nothing.
As President Biden wrapped up his visit to Israel Wednesday he said America will not stand by and do nothing.
Efforts continue to evacuate Americans from Israel
More than 1,000 Americans have evacuated Israel on charter flights since the conflict in Israel with Hamas began over a week ago. The state department announced these flights will continue through at least Sunday.
More than 1,000 Americans have evacuated Israel on charter flights since the conflict in Israel with Hamas began over a week ago. The state department announced these flights will continue through at least Sunday.
Biden to deliver prime-time foreign policy address on Israel, Ukraine wars on Thursday
The Oval Office address is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Thursday.
The Oval Office address is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Thursday.
City, state leaders call for cease fire in Middle East
Illinois representatives, Chicago alderman and activists called for a cease fire in the Middle East, to encourage others to condemn the killing of innocent people, including the 6-year old boy in Plainfield.
Illinois representatives, Chicago alderman and activists called for a cease fire in the Middle East, to encourage others to condemn the killing of innocent people, including the 6-year old boy in Plainfield.
Chicago-area leaders call for peace in the Middle East
Illinois representatives, Chicago alderman and activists called for a cease fire in the Middle East, to encourage others to condemn the killing of innocent people, including the 6-year old boy in Plainfield.
Illinois representatives, Chicago alderman and activists called for a cease fire in the Middle East, to encourage others to condemn the killing of innocent people, including the 6-year old boy in Plainfield.
Israel will allow humanitarian aid to move into Gaza from Egypt, Biden says
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that Israel had agreed to allow humanitarian assistance to begin flowing into Gaza from Egypt, with the understanding it would be subject to inspections and that it should go to civilians and not Hamas militants.
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that Israel had agreed to allow humanitarian assistance to begin flowing into Gaza from Egypt, with the understanding it would be subject to inspections and that it should go to civilians and not Hamas militants.
Israeli resident describes his experience living near the chaos as war breaks out
Israeli resident Nick Goman talks about his harrowing experience as Hamas launched an attack on his country.
Israeli resident Nick Goman talks about his harrowing experience as Hamas launched an attack on his country.
Plainfield community gathers for prayer vigil against hate after murder of 6-year-old Muslim boy
The prayer vigil on Tuesday night was a gathering to remember a 6-year-old boy who was killed over the weekend, and his mother who is still on the path to recovery after a vicious stabbing attack.
The prayer vigil on Tuesday night was a gathering to remember a 6-year-old boy who was killed over the weekend, and his mother who is still on the path to recovery after a vicious stabbing attack.