New Illinois law mandates halal and kosher meal options in state facilities
Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a new law that mandates all Illinois state facilities provide both kosher and halal food options.
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Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a new law that mandates all Illinois state facilities provide both kosher and halal food options.
Survivors of the Nazi's notorious Auschwitz death camp are taking center stage at the memorial service to mark 80 years since its liberation by Soviet troops.
There is a conflicting feeling—with a sense of optimism, but also concern that the ceasefire deal will last, and that both Palestinians and Jews can really heal. Sabrina Franza reports.
The ceasefire and hostage release agreement will halt more than a year of fighting in the Gaza Strip.
A dramatic rise in hate crimes across the nation and state is prompting representatives from different racial, ethnic, religious and gender communities to join forces.
Sidi Mohammad Abdallahi, 22, was charged with shooting a man headed to synagogue in West Rogers Park in October. Abdallahi's death is believed to be a suicide.
On Wednesday alone, two Jewish students at DePaul University were physically attacked on campus, and a group of protesters vandalized the Chicago Loop Synagogue downtown. Darius Johnson reports.
The Chicago Commission on Human Relations says hate crimes are up from 50 reports all of last year to 72 reports so far this year. Megan Hickey reports.
After two Jewish students at DePaul University were attacked on Wednesday, and two men were arrested for trespassing and vandalizing a Loop synagogue the same day, the Anti-Defamation League said a recent string of antisemitic incidents in Chicago underscores a trend it has been tracking all year. Megan Hickey reports.
Over the last year, the ADL locally has tracked a 300% increase in the number of antisemitic incidents in Chicago.
The suspect in the shooting of a man walking to synagogue last week is facing hate crime and terrorism charges.
A man was shot while walking to synagogue last weekend in the area, and the suspect has now been charged with terrorism and a hate crime. Charlie De Mar reports.
Chicago recorded about 70 anti-Jewish hate crimes this year, including vandalism and bomb threats, with West Ridge hit more than any neighborhood in the city.
A year after the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas in Israel, the Northbrook center keeps the hostages in their hearts.
The Jewish United Fund lit their menorah just late Thursday in their Loop headquarters.
Hanukkah — also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew — is Judaism's "festival of lights.".
Alphanso Talley, 25, and Donvon McClary, 21, both of Chicago, were charged with one felony count of aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm and one felony count of robbery with a firearm.
Both sedans came to rest in the yards of two separate residences, police said.
Some users will still have access until the beginning of August, but they will need a full-access library card or a temporary card afterwards.
Firefighters quickly extricated the man and began assessing him, along with the two juveniles who had also been onboard when the vehicle rolled over, fire officials said.
The first wave of rain develops throughout the morning and ends by early afternoon
A sea of people crowded Daley Plaza, and marched through the Loop, seeking to turn the tide of the Trump administration.
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
Alexander-Basta said the combination of her immigrant experience and background in the hospitality industry make her more effective and compassionate.
Village Trustee Jason House defeated Henyard in the February primary, won the general election on April 1, and will be sworn in as the new mayor on May 5.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Don Pettit and his two cosmonaut crewmates plunged back to Earth this morning after a 220-day expedition. Pettit celebrated his 70th birthday on Saturday.
Their research documents the first known fossil tracks of birds and lizards at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.
The Houthis said 13 strikes hit an airport and a port on the Red Sea. There were no immediate reports of casualties.
The U.S. wants Iran to stop production of highly enriched uranium, which it believes is aimed at building an atomic bomb. Iran doubled down on its right to enrich uranium.
This week of Passover, a Jewish American serviceman buried at Arlington National Cemetery more than a century ago finally rests under a headstone bearing the true symbol of his faith. CBS's Scott Macfarlane has that story.
The crash happened around 10:15 a.m. in Trilla, about 200 miles south of Chicago.
Is Costco open on Easter Sunday? What about ALDI? As you plan your weekend, here's what is open and closed on Easter, as well as some local places offering special deals.
Alphanso Talley, 25, and Donvon McClary, 21, both of Chicago, were charged with one felony count of aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm and one felony count of robbery with a firearm.
A sea of people crowded Daley Plaza, and marched through the Loop, seeking to turn the tide of the Trump administration.
Both sedans came to rest in the yards of two separate residences, police said.
With the deadline to obtain a Real ID just weeks away, the Better Business Bureau is warning about a surge in scams designed to steal your identity.
The Mendez family is suing the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department, accusing officers of violating their civil rights and traumatizing them and their children during the raid.
A license plate connected to a New York grandmother is linked to speeding and running red lights in Chicago. But that license plate was destroyed years ago.
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
Triston Casas hit a bases-loaded single off the Green Monster to drive in the winning run with one out in the 10th inning on Saturday, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
A day after a wild 13-11 win, Kyle Tucker tripled and drove in two runs along with Suzuki and Busch, Dansby Swanson added two hits for the NL Central leader, including a double.
Trevor Story went 3 for 4 with two homers and six RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Friday night.
The two teams combined for seven homers.
Randle El won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the south suburbanite is known by a lot of folks in these parts as a three-sport star at Thornton Township High School.
The hearing could take two to three days, with more than 50 victim impact statements expected.
Statistics from Chicago Police show shootings are down, and research from Northwestern University indicates that violence interrupters are partially to credit.
Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy and a student at FSU.
Police found a 28-year-old man on the sidewalk on Lill Avenue.
Treyvon Winfield, 18, was near his car at 115th and Morgan streets around 8 p.m. Tuesday, when a man came up and started shooting.
