Actor Jussie Smollett charged with felony for faking his assault
The 'Empire' star, who is Jewish, black and gay, said he was attacked by men shouting racist, homophobic slurs who put a noose around his neck
View ArticleProsecutor: Actor Jussie Smollett gave detailed instructions for fake attack
The 'Empire' star, who is Jewish, black and gay, released on bond after being charged with felony for staging racist, homophobic assault
View Article‘Empire’ producers cut Jussie Smollett from season’s last episodes
Producers say they have removed black Jewish actor accused of staging a racist, anti-gay attack on himself 'to avoid further disruption on set'
View ArticleTel Aviv hosts ‘Chicago’ as Shiri Maimon fills the house
The Israeli singer and former reality show star brings Broadway to Habima national theater for 16 performances
View ArticleChicago kosher deli employing special needs workers is closing
Milt’s Extra Innings, which opened in fall of 2017 and donates all of its profits to charity, is shutting down March 17 over lackluster sales
View ArticleUS rabbis’ housing expenses to remain tax free
Reversing previous ruling that found the exemption violates the Constitution, Chicago Court of Appeals upholds law that lets clergy receive tax-free housing allowances
View ArticleJussie Smollett’s attorneys say all criminal charges dropped
Actor was indicted for allegedly faking a racist attack on himself; his attorneys say his record 'has been wiped clean'
View ArticleChicago says Smollett owes city $130K for investigation
Figure covers overtime worked by more than two dozen detectives and officers who spent weeks looking into actor's apparently false claim of being assaulted
View ArticleLori Lightfoot will be Chicago’s 1st black, openly gay mayor
She replaces Rahm Emanuel, who didn't run for a third term, joining seven other black women currently serving as mayors in major US cities
View ArticleA Chicago couple lives like Orthodox Jews — and preaches the word of Jesus
Two members of the Illinois Jewish community, who dress in religious garb, are outed as Christian missionaries. They don't deny it, and don't see a problem
View ArticleChicago synagogues targeted in rash of suspected hate crimes
Authorities investigating Molotov cocktails found outside Congregation Anshe Sholom; police giving 'special attention' to Jewish schools, businesses and houses of worship
View ArticleSmashed car windows outside Chicago synagogue not a hate crime, police say
Suspect arrested over the vandalism, which came around the same time as an attempted arson attack on another synagogue in the city
View ArticleChicago high schools pull yearbooks over Nazi, white supremacist-linked content
Highland Park senior uses quote by Hitler's propaganda czar Goebbels; nearby schools spend over $50,000 re-printing yearbooks with problematic photos
View ArticleAfter backlash, Chicago school pulls support for ‘Teaching Palestine’ course
Illinois district with large Jewish population withdraws recommendation for class after teachers and synagogues protest, saying it presents one-sided view of complex conflict
View ArticleThis Chicago synagogue is a home for non-Zionist Jews
Tzedek Chicago puts an emphasis on advocating for Palestinian rights and criticizing Israel’s conduct, and many members feel they have finally found a congregation that fits
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