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.

Freed Hamas hostage celebrates 18th birthday ahead of return to United States
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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.

Biden releases video of phone call with Evanston hostages freed by Hamas

Shortly after their release, President Biden personally spoke to Judith and Natalie Raanan. A photo released on Friday showed the moment he called the mother and daughter, and on Saturday, the President released video of the phone call.

Illinois Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky celebrates safe return of hostage constituents

FOX 32 caught up with Rep. Schakowsky Friday afternoon, just hours after the news that two of her constituents, Judith and Natalie Raanan of Evanston, had been freed by Hamas.

Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky celebrates safe return of hostage constituents
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FOX 32 caught up with Rep. Schakowsky Friday afternoon, just hours after the news that two of her constituents, Judith and Natalie Raanan of Evanston, had been freed by Hamas.

Family of Judith and Natalie Raanan speaks out after Hamas release
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Two American nationals from Evanston who were held captive by Hamas have become the first hostages to be released by the terror group.

Reaction pours in after Chicago area mom, daughter released by Hamas
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Reactions are pouring in across the nation after an Evanston mom and daughter were released Friday after being held hostage by Hamas.

Evanston mom, daughter freed from Hamas
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A Chicago area mom and daughter have been released from Hamas after being taken hostage on Oct. 7.

State Department holds briefing on Hamas releasing Evanston hostages
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Two American nationals from Evanston who were held captive by Hamas have been released, according to the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest.

Evanston commission approves Ryan Field renovations, nixes concert plans
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Evanston's Land Use Commission voted against Northwestern's plans to bring concerts and large events to their new stadium Wednesday. However, they did approve the renovation project in a separate vote.

Evanston commission rejects Northwestern plan for Ryan Field concerts

Northwestern University’s hope to rebuild Ryan Field was tackled for a loss late Wednesday as a city commission in Evanston voted against its plan to bring concerts and other money-making events to a new football stadium.

Evanston mother and daughter missing in Israel, feared kidnapped
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Judith Raanan and her daughter Natalie have been vacationing in Israel for the holiday season and were last seen staying near Gaza when the violence started.

Evanston mother and daughter missing in Israel, feared kidnapped

Judith Raanan and her daughter Natalie have been vacationing in Israel for the holiday season and were last seen staying near Gaza when the violence started.