Category Archives: Chicago

“Numerous Northwestern faculty members who claim not to know any Zionist Jews are, in a sense, telling the truth—their own discriminatory practices ensure they never encounter them”

JEWISH JOURNAL Saving Northwestern University From Itself Scott A. Shay July 30, 2025 Reports suggest the U.S. Department of Education is negotiating with Northwestern University to resolve allegations of antisemitism in exchange for the release of suspended federal grants. In … Continue reading

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Initial proposal approved by NEA’s delegates offer striking example of growing shift away from the ADL by progressives, many of whom now demonize Israel

JTA NEA board rejects members’ proposal to sever ties with ADL Grace Gilson July 21, 2025 The board of directors for the National Education Association, the United States’ largest teachers union, has rejected a proposal by its delegates to sever … Continue reading

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Northwestern University professor Mkhaimar Abusada serves on boards of organizations that regularly partner with Hamas and the PFLP

FREE BEACON Meet the Professor Northwestern Hired As Part of Deal With Student Radicals Jessica Costescu May 27, 2025 A Northwestern University professor—hired as part of a deal with anti-Israel groups to end last year’s encampment—sits on the boards of … Continue reading

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Yaron Lischinsky was murdered Wednesday night in Washington, D.C., by an anti-Israel militant. I knew him. Let me tell you who he was.

FDD My Friend Yaron Mariam Wahba May 22, 2025 I first met Yaron Lischinsky almost two years ago, at McCormick & Schmick’s steakhouse on K Street in Washington, D.C. I was new to the city and looking for new friends … Continue reading

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Chicago: When Kosha Dillz tried to screen his documentary on rising campus antisemitism, the venue canceled last-minute. What followed was a real-life echo of the film’s core message — and a powerful response from the community.

AISH From Cancellation to Standing Ovation: Kosha Dillz’s Chicago Showdown Susan Hornik May 21, 2025 On May 13th, Israeli American rapper and activist Kosha Dillz was all set to premiere an unfinished cut of his debut documentary, “Bring the Family Home,” … Continue reading

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Chicago and NYC police suicide rates are a national tragedy; “Over the past decade, Chicago has become the anti-cop capital of America”

FREE PRESS How Can You Be a Cop in a City That Hates You? Olivia Reingold May 7, 2025 “They treat cops like tissues. They just throw us away.” That is how Rick Nigro, a retired sergeant, describes Chicago after … Continue reading

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US Dept of Education Civil Rights Office launches investigation into Evanston-Skokie School District 65 based on complaints that accuse district of racial discrimination

PATCH Complaint Sparks Investigation Of IL School District For Discriminatory Practices Rachel Barnes May 2, 2025 ..This is the second OCR complaint filed by Stacy Deemar, a white drama teacher who works at Nichols Middle School in Evanston. According to … Continue reading

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (again) signals his contempt for Israel and the Jewish community

JNS ‘Outrageous’ says Chicago Jewish Alliance of city’s mayor wearing keffiyeh April 24, 2025 The Chicago Jewish Alliance denounced Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday after the local chapter of the Council on American–Islamic Relations posted a photo of him … Continue reading

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Reprimand against antisemitic Chicago therapist doesn’t require her to apologize to the therapists whose names she shared publicly, nor does it affect her ability to continue practicing in Illinois

JEWISH INSIDER Chicago therapist who created blacklist of ‘Zionist’ therapists disciplined by state licensing body Gabby Deutch April 4, 2025 A Chicago therapist who created a blacklist of “Zionist” therapists that she said people should avoid was reprimanded by Illinois’ professional … Continue reading

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Meanwhile in Highland Park: Kim Stone Should Have Recused Herself

HIGHLAND PARK NEWS Pavergate Josh Harris March 27, 2025 A lot has been said about “Pavergate,” the controversy over Highland Park Council Member Kim Stone’s vote to install permeable pavers on the alley leading to and facing onto her home. … Continue reading

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