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.
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Chicago's Israeli consulate to protest settler violence
Jewish progressive prevails in closely watched Illinois primary, blasting AIPAC in victory speech
Illinois Senate candidate Robin Kelly says Israel committed ‘genocide’ in Gaza
University of Illinois chancellor says presentation to RAs was antisemitic
"The program allowed our students to enter an extremely challenging and potentially volatile situation without the preparation, training, education and professional oversight they needed to succeed."
Police increase patrols outside Chicago Jewish institutions after attack
The building was not damaged and no injuries were reported, police forces are now working closely with the FBI to investigate the incident.
Aurora shooting claims 5 lives as gunman opens fire
"The President has been briefed and is monitoring the ongoing situation," said White House Spokeswoman Sarah Sanders.
Rabbi appointed to serve in Illinois legislature
Rabbi Yehiel Kalish, 43 and a father of six, was sworn in to the state’s House of Representatives on Sunday night.
Illinois governor calls for inquiry of Airbnb over settlements policy
“We find Airbnb’s decision highly disturbing and we are calling on the company to reverse its West Bank decision,” Illinois Governor Rauner said.
Illinois governor calls to ‘vote for anybody’ but neo-Nazi candidate
The governor of Illinois, who called on a neo-Nazi candidate for a Chicago-area congressional seat to drop out of the race, has called on voters to “vote for anybody” else.
University of Illinois students finish 10-day visit to Israel
"This trip has given me a new perspective on Israel," participant says.
Illinois Holocaust denier wins Republican congressional primary
The national Republican Party and the Illinois Republican Party have disavowed Jones.
Spot the differences between the two Jewish candidates for Illinois governor
In Democratic race for Illinois governor, the two top candidates are Jewish. The similarity ends there.
On first official visit, Illinois governor lauds security cooperation with Israel
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner has pushed and passed anti-BDS legislation that he says has gone beyond the work of any other state.