Illinois

Chicago Jewish theater drops Naomi Ragen play, says actors feared repercussions of working with her

Ragen told JTA that while it is “strange to get such a response from a Jewish venue,” particularly one whose mission statement includes Holocaust education, she is not angry.

OCTOBER 7, 2026|ByLIANNE KOLIRIN/JTA

Portrait of Israeli writer Naomi Ragen, in Jerusalem, April 23, 2004.

Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrate near the Consulate General of Israel during the second day of the Democratic National Convention on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois; Illustrative.

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Chicago's Israeli consulate to protest settler violence

Protesters chanted “Israel out of Palestine, long live the intifada,” "From the river to the sea, Palestine is almost free," and "Netanyahu, you will see, Palestine will be free."

AUGUST 5, 2026|ByALEX CARSON

Daniel Biss speaks to supporters after winning the Democratic primary for Illinois' 9th congressional district, March 17, 2026.

Jewish progressive prevails in closely watched Illinois primary, blasting AIPAC in victory speech

"AIPAC found out the hard way: the 9th District is not for sale," Daniel Biss said during his victory address.

MARCH 19, 2026|ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA

A view of the dome of the US Capitol building in Washington, DC, September 19, 2025.

Illinois Senate candidate Robin Kelly says Israel committed ‘genocide’ in Gaza

“It may not have started off being like that, but I believe that is what it turned into,” said Kelly, who in August 2025 cosponsored an act to withhold the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026|ByJOSEPH STRAUSS/JTA

Highland Park shooter: Gunman pleads not guilty at arraignment

Robert Crimo III, the gunman who killed 7 people and injured 30 at an infamous 4th of July shooting, pled not guilty to the charges.

AUGUST 3, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Robert E. Crimo III, suspect in the mass shooting that took place at a Fourth of July parade route in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, Illinois, US is seen in initial booking photograph from the Highland Park Police Department released July 6, 2022

US, Israeli politicians react to Highland Park shooting

Many American ones took the opportunity to call for stricter gun control laws • over 350 mass shootings in the United States so far this year

JULY 6, 2022ByBEN ZION GAD

A child's bike is left behind after a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade route in the wealthy Chicago suburb of Highland Park, Illinois, US July 4, 2022.

I felt safer near Gaza than Highland Park -Israeli survivor of shooting

Israeli-American resident of Gaza periphery community who witnessed July 4 shooting speaks with the ‘Post’.

JULY 5, 2022ByMICHAEL STARR

Highland Park shooter captured, police confirm

Shooter captured • 22-year-old gunman identified as Robert E. Crimo III • One of two Jewish victims identified by local synagogue

JULY 4, 2022ByMICHAEL STARR, JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS

Police deploy after gunfire erupted at a Fourth of July parade route in the wealthy Chicago suburb of Highland Park, Illinois, U.S. July 4, 2022 in a still image from video.

Illinois divests from Unilever over Ben and Jerry’s Israel boycott

Illinois has become at least the fifth American state to divest from Ben and Jerry’s parent company.

DECEMBER 23, 2021ByOMRI NAHMIAS, REUTERS

An ice cream assembly line at the Ben & Jerry's factory near Kiryat Malachi, July 2021

Illinois investigates company for support of antisemitic BDS campaign

The Chicago-based multinational investment company Morningstar was placed on JLens's "Do Not Invest" list in January over their alleged support for BDS.

JULY 14, 2021ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL