Most Clicked This Week
- “May the memories of Boris and Sofia Gurman be a blessing. And may Ahmed al Ahmad heal fully, knowing that Jewish history will remember his name with gratitude”
- "Violence began after inspector issuing parking ticket was attacked by two young men, apparently draft-dodgers, who threatened to ‘slaughter’ him; Rioters also attack bus with soldiers"
- EVENT Israel Bonds Chicago with The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem
- EVENT 2nd Annual Kosher Chicago BBQ Festival Competition to benefit Maot Chitim
- Heard in Jerusalem: "Hasbara" has become something resembling a dirty word
- 6 European countries join forces to do business with Iran (and throw Israel under the bus)
- "Those experiences gave Thomas the fortitude to do something truly courageous: risk her friendships, face her misconceptions, and change her mind"
- "President Joe Biden's Iran policy was conceived and is being implemented by the same people who negotiated the JCPOA under Obama, who argued in favor of empowering Iran"
Tag Archives: Highland Park
Highland Park sets a new standard.
STANDWITHUS Highland Park Becomes First City in Illinois to Pass the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism into Law August 12, 2025 In an historic unanimous vote of 7-0 on August 11, the Highland Park City Council passed an ordinance that officially … Continue reading
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
Highland Parkers: Turn over your ballot and VOTE “YES” on the referendum to allow ALL residents who wish to serve on the Council the ability to do so
THE RECORD Background and breakdown of Highland Park’s liquor-license referendum Joe Coughlin October 24, 2024 A topic that polarized Highland Park for much of 2024 finds its way to the ballot this election. Voters can weigh in on whether the … Continue reading
Protect Highland Park Voter Rights!
HIGHLAND PARK FORWARD VOTE YES To Allow Liquor License Holders to Serve on City Council It’s time to update our city’s antiquated Prohibition Era law that singles out liquor license holders by effectively preventing them from serving on the City … Continue reading
Highland Park City Hall Shakespeare
A Shakespearean drama at Highland Park’s City Hall. Click here to watch video.
Highland Park residents tell Mayor Rotering to change archaic law that limits voter rights and participation in elected government
WBBM 780 Highland Park residents push for amending ordinance that bars city council members from having liquor licenses April 11, 2024 Highland Park residents Wednesday night urged the City Council to reconsider a decision not to amend a prohibition-era ordinance … Continue reading
Highland Park small town politics sees Jeff Hoobler, co-owner of Ravinia Brewing Company, being forced off City Council
CHICAGO TRIBUNE Highland Park councilman announces resignation date due to liquor license dispute; open to staying ‘if the legislation changes’ Chloe Hills March 19, 2024 Highland Park City Councilman Jeff Hoobler submitted his letter of resignation from the council Monday, … Continue reading
Celebrity Highland Parker rips into Chicago as they increasingly ignore criminals
DAILY CALLER ‘Cops Have To Be Able To Chase’: Maher, Famous Rocker Rip Into Chicago Over Restrictions On Police Brianna Lyman May 26, 2023 Comedian and podcast host Bill Maher and The Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan tore into Chicago over … Continue reading
“The first July 4 parade since 2019 promised a return to normalcy. Instead, it began a surreal, traumatizing ordeal”
FORWARD I ran for my life from the Highland Park shooting. It will haunt me forever. Michael L. Millenson July 6, 2022 Rapid-fire popping noises — a loud burst, then a brief pause, then another sustained staccato, somehow even louder … Continue reading
Rabbi Vernon Kurtz: “The innocence, serenity, peace and quiet of Highland Park may be gone forever”
TIMES OF ISRAEL May you be comforted, my beloved Highland Park Rabbi Vernon Kurtz July 7, 2022 For 31 years, I had the privilege of serving as senior rabbi of North Suburban Synagogue Beth El in Highland Park, Illinois. Those … Continue reading
ArchitectGuy on Israel 