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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is seen during an interview in Chicago, Illinois, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
March 19, 2026, 12:59 pm
Illinois’ Jewish Gov. J.B. Pritzker, once an AIPAC donor, slams pro-Israel lobby
Pritzker, a billionaire and potential Democratic presidential hopeful, says lobby, which spent heavily on state’s primary races, has turned pro-Trump
By SOPHIA TAREEN
Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin smiles as she walks into Marshall Metro high school to vote in Chicago, March 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
February 28, 2026, 5:46 am
AIPAC faces test of power in Illinois primary as Democrats mull future of Israel ties
Pro-Israel lobby reserves $2 million in advertisements to boost Melissa Conyears-Ervin over a dozen other candidates in March primary after similar effort in New Jersey backfired
By LEAH ASKARINAM, MAYA SWEEDLER and Matt Brown
US Representative Robin Kelly of Illinois speaks during the US Senate Democratic Primary Debate, in Chicago, February 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
February 21, 2026, 6:55 am
Democratic candidate running for US Senate in Illinois says Israel committed ‘genocide’
Congresswoman Robin Kelly — who previously received AIPAC donation — slams her primary opponents for not adopting similar stance, underscoring shift on Israel among Democrats
By Joseph Strauss
Rep. Jan Schakowsky speaks at a rally on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 28, 2022 (AP/Andrew Harnik)
February 20, 2026, 10:56 am
Schakowsky retracts congressional race endorsement over candidate’s AIPAC funding
In comment reflecting apparent toxicity of pro-Israel lobby’s brand in Democratic politics, Illinois representative retracts support for candidate ‘funded by these outside interests’
By Joseph Strauss
Illustrative: A scratched out and defaced KIDNAPPED poster depicting an 84-year-old Israeli taken hostage to Gaza on October 7 as seen in Nim Shapira's film 'TORN: The Israel-Palestine Poster War on NYC Streets.' (Eyal Bau Cohen)
May 21, 2025, 8:59 pm
Chicago mayoral pick resigns amid criticism for tearing down Israeli hostage poster
Video shows Ishan Daya, who was tapped to sit on a sustainability advisory group, ripping down hostage sign he says used ‘racist and dehumanizing’ language for Palestinians
By Grace Gilson
Joseph Czuba, then 71, stands before Circuit Judge Dave Carlson for his arraignment at the Will County courthouse in Joliet, Illinois, October 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
May 2, 2025, 8:35 pm
Illinois man sentenced to 53 years for hate crime killing of Palestinian child
Joseph Czuba stabbed to death Wadee Alfayoumi and knifed his mother Hanan Shaheen days after the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Joseph Czuba, then 71, stands before Circuit Judge Dave Carlson for his arraignment at the Will County courthouse in Joliet, Illinois, October 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
March 1, 2025, 4:34 am
Illinois man convicted of murdering 6-year-old Palestinian-American in wake of Oct. 7
Jury also finds Joseph Czuba guilty of a hate crime for killing Wadea Al-Fayoumi, brutally attacking the boy’s mother days after Hamas attack
By AFP
Brandon Johnson, Mayor of Chicago, speaking on the first day of the Democratic National Convention Monday, August 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
October 31, 2024, 11:45 am
Chicago mayor condemns shooting of Jewish man but omits religious identity, drawing ire
Members of Jewish community decry Brandon Johnson’s statement: ‘We’re scared and we need to know that our mayor has our back’
By jacob gurvis
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker speaks during an interview in Chicago, August 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
August 20, 2024, 2:34 am
After being vetted for VP, Jewish governor of Illinois is now hosting the DNC
J.B. Pritzker jokes Democrats weren’t ‘crying out for white Ukrainian American Jewish billionaires,’ as his backers wait to see what surrogate role he may play for Harris campaign
By Ron Kampeas and Ben Sales
Tents, flags and other supplies remain at Deering Meadow on Northwestern University's campus in Evanston, Ill. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, a day after the university and protest organizers announced an agreement which largely ended anti-war demonstrations that have lasted days. (AP Photo/Melissa Perez Winder)
May 1, 2024, 9:33 pm
Northwestern criticized over compromise deal with pro-Palestinian protesters
Jewish organizations decry agreement that allows some protests to continue until June 1 at Chicago-area university, creates advisory committee to look into divesting from Israel
By AP and ToI Staff
Ahmed Rehab, left, executive director of the Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, embraces Odey Al-Fayoume, father of Wadea Al-Fayoume, 6, at a news conference at the Muslim Community Center on Chicago's Northwest Side, October 15, 2023. (Jim Vondruska/ Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
October 16, 2023, 8:58 am
US-Palestinian boy, 6, killed, mom injured near Chicago, allegedly over Gaza war
Woman in serious condition; suspect charged with hate crimes; Biden: ‘Horrific act of hate has no place in America’; US police on high alert for antisemitic, Islamophobic violence
By SOPHIA TAREEN
A Highland Park Strong sign is displayed at a retail store in Highland Park, Illinois. July 3, 2023. (Nam Y. Huh/AP)
July 4, 2023, 10:12 am
Highland Park marks year since July 4 shooting with remembrance events
Moment of silence to be held at exact time shooter opened fire, killing 7 in 2022; community walk reclaiming parade route will have no floats, performers or giveaways
By AP and ToI Staff
Republican candidate for governor in Illinois Darren Bailey speaks at the Palestinian American Club in Bridgeview, Illinois, on September 10, 2020. (Palestine TV/Facebook, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
September 13, 2022, 9:37 am
Meeting Palestinians, Illinois GOP governor candidate seems to oppose anti-BDS laws
Darren Bailey addresses the Palestinian American Club in Bridgeview with a map of Palestine and a Palestinian flag hanging behind him
By Jacob Magid
A sign displays the Mega Millions lottery jackpot in Detroit, July 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
July 30, 2022, 6:43 pm
Lottery ticket bought at gas station wins $1.28 billion jackpot
The Speedway gas station and convenience store in Des Plaines, a Chicago suburb, to also receive half million dollars just for selling the ticket
By DON BABWIN
Four women join local residents for a two-minute moment of silence at 10:14 a.m. at the Highland Park, Illinois memorial commemorating the seven people who lost their lives during the town's Fourth if July parade, July 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
July 12, 2022, 9:05 am
Highland Park honors victims of July 4 shooting with moment of silence
Over 100 gather for tribute that begins at 10:14 a.m. — the moment police say first shot was fired a week ago — and lasts longer than the planned two minutes
By AP
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