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.
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.
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.
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.
President Joe Biden prepares for momentous trip to Israel as war continues
U.S. President Joe Biden prepared to head to the region as he and other world leaders tried to prevent the war from sparking a broader regional conflict.
U.S. President Joe Biden prepared to head to the region as he and other world leaders tried to prevent the war from sparking a broader regional conflict.
Mother of Israeli woman in a Hamas hostage video pleads for her release
Mia Schem's mother is calling for the release of her daughter, who is said to be held hostage in Gaza by Hamas. A video was released appearing to show Mia's condition, with her arm wrapped in bandages.
Mia Schem's mother is calling for the release of her daughter, who is said to be held hostage in Gaza by Hamas. A video was released appearing to show Mia's condition, with her arm wrapped in bandages.
Biden to travel to Israel amid concern that Israel-Hamas conflict could expand
President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday to show support for the U.S. ally as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict.
President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday to show support for the U.S. ally as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict.
Yellen says US can afford to support 2 wars: 'America stands behind Israel, period'
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the U.S. can afford to give aid to Ukraine and Israel.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the U.S. can afford to give aid to Ukraine and Israel.
Dozens arrested outside White House during protest over Israel-Hamas war
More than 30 protesters were arrested in front of the White House on Monday, according to the U.S. Secret Service.
More than 30 protesters were arrested in front of the White House on Monday, according to the U.S. Secret Service.
Chicago community prays amid reports that Hamas may release non-Israeli hostages
There are reports that Hamas could release non-Israeli hostages.
There are reports that Hamas could release non-Israeli hostages.
Humanitarian aid stuck at Gaza-Egypt border as Israeli siege strains hospitals
Hospitals in Gaza faced collapse Monday as water, power and medicine neared depletion.
Hospitals in Gaza faced collapse Monday as water, power and medicine neared depletion.
Tensions escalate in Israel-Hamas war as ground invasion looms
Palestinians in besieged Gaza crowded into hospitals and schools on Monday, seeking shelter and running low on food and water. More than a million people have fled their homes ahead of an expected Israeli ground invasion aimed at destroying Hamas after its fighters rampaged through southern Israel.
Palestinians in besieged Gaza crowded into hospitals and schools on Monday, seeking shelter and running low on food and water. More than a million people have fled their homes ahead of an expected Israeli ground invasion aimed at destroying Hamas after its fighters rampaged through southern Israel.
How to avoid scams when donating to Israel and Gaza humanitarian charities
Scammers are looking to cash in on the war between Israel and Hamas through fake charities and solicitations that would-be donors should be cautious about.
Scammers are looking to cash in on the war between Israel and Hamas through fake charities and solicitations that would-be donors should be cautious about.
6-year-old Plainfield boy killed in alleged hate crime
A 71-year-old Illinois man accused of fatally stabbing a 6-year-old boy and seriously wounding a 32-year-old woman was charged with a hate crime Sunday. Police allege he singled out the victims because of their Islamic faith and as a response to the war between Israel and Hamas.
A 71-year-old Illinois man accused of fatally stabbing a 6-year-old boy and seriously wounding a 32-year-old woman was charged with a hate crime Sunday. Police allege he singled out the victims because of their Islamic faith and as a response to the war between Israel and Hamas.
Gaza hospitals overwhelmed ahead of expected Israeli ground offensive
The Gaza Health Ministry said 2,450 Palestinians have been killed and 9,200 wounded since the war began. More than 1,400 Israelis were killed in the Hamas attack.
The Gaza Health Ministry said 2,450 Palestinians have been killed and 9,200 wounded since the war began. More than 1,400 Israelis were killed in the Hamas attack.
Meta ramping up efforts to remove posts containing violence, misinformation about attack on Israel
Meta established a "special operations center" with experts, including those who speak Hebrew and Arabic fluently, to monitor Facebook and Instagram and remove content that violates policies faster.
Meta established a "special operations center" with experts, including those who speak Hebrew and Arabic fluently, to monitor Facebook and Instagram and remove content that violates policies faster.
FBI director warns of spike in reported domestic threats linked to Israel-Hamas war
FBI Director Chris Wray flagged an 'increase in reported threats,' warning police to look out for 'lone actors' amid a 'heightened environment.'
FBI Director Chris Wray flagged an 'increase in reported threats,' warning police to look out for 'lone actors' amid a 'heightened environment.'
Chicago native living in Israel describes life during war
Adam Smoler a Lake View native moved his family to Ra'Anana, Israel for the year to give his children a different life experience. Smoler said one of the most frightening things was hearing the sirens early in the morning of the attacks. Ra'anana is north of the Gaza Strip.
Adam Smoler a Lake View native moved his family to Ra'Anana, Israel for the year to give his children a different life experience. Smoler said one of the most frightening things was hearing the sirens early in the morning of the attacks. Ra'anana is north of the Gaza Strip.
Death toll in Gaza rises as Israel's war against Hamas continues
More than a million people in the Northern Gaza Strip have been ordered to evacuate. Israel warns it is ramping up attacks against Hamas. Residents in the region are running out of food and water while many are fleeing ahead of protentional ground invasion.
More than a million people in the Northern Gaza Strip have been ordered to evacuate. Israel warns it is ramping up attacks against Hamas. Residents in the region are running out of food and water while many are fleeing ahead of protentional ground invasion.
Thousands of Palestinian supporters rally in Chicago, call for end to Israeli oppression
Thousands of Palestinian supporters took to Michigan Avenue in Chicago on Saturday afternoon. They say their voices are not being heard.
Thousands of Palestinian supporters took to Michigan Avenue in Chicago on Saturday afternoon. They say their voices are not being heard.
Metro Detroit couple trapped in Gaza plead for help
"Get our citizens out of Gaza as you have done in Israel; an Israeli American life is not more valuable than a Palestinian American," said Nasser Beydoun, Former Chairman of the Arab American Civil Rights League.
"Get our citizens out of Gaza as you have done in Israel; an Israeli American life is not more valuable than a Palestinian American," said Nasser Beydoun, Former Chairman of the Arab American Civil Rights League.