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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prominent Chicago church leader, local rabbi unite for peace in the Middle East
In a demonstration of unity and a call for peace in the Middle East, Pastor Ira Acree of the Greater Saint John Bible Church stood alongside Rabbi Max Weiss of Oak Park Temple during a prayer service held on Tuesday.
Illinois residents, businesses affected by Israel-Gaza conflict receive tax relief
In response to the recent attacks in Israel and Gaza, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced tax relief measures for affected residents and businesses in the state.
Blast kills hundreds at Gaza hospital; Hamas and Israel trade blame, as President Biden heads to Mideast
Hamas blamed an Israeli airstrike for the incident, while the Israeli military said the hospital was hit by a rocket fired by Islamic Jihad, a smaller Palestinian militant group allied to Hamas. The health ministry said at least 500 people were killed.
