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Demonstrator holds up a sign supporting New York state representative Zohran Mamdani ahead of the June 24 Democratic primary, during the "No Kings Protest" in New York City, June 14, 2025. Credit: 	Moonlightonasnowynight via Wikimedia Commons.
Mistake to elect ‘radical’ Mamdani, ‘Chicago Tribune’ ed board says
“If New Yorkers are frustrated with Mayor Eric Adams, they should be careful not to trade him for someone who might preside over a city that is less competitive and less financially secure,” the editorial stated.
Vita Fellig
June 24, 2025
(From left) Daniel Schwartz, co-founder of the Chicago Jewish Alliance; Debra Silverstein, alderman of Chicago's 50th Ward; and Raymond Lopez, alderman of Chicago's 15th Ward at a rally in Chicago organized by the CJA on Oct. 30, 2024. Credit: Chicago Jewish Alliance.
Increased police presence for Jewish areas in Chicago after DC shooting
While the gunman came from Chicago, alderman Debra Silverstein said “there is no known threat” to the Jewish community, though security will be increased “out of an abundance of caution.”
May 22, 2025
View of downtown Chicago, Ill. Credit: Daniel Schwen/Wikimedia Commons.
Chicago City Council appointee who tore down hostage posters steps down amid backlash
Alderman Debra Silverstein stated that Mayor Brandon Johnson’s decision to appoint Ishan Daya “to a leadership position in Chicago is a deliberate slap in the face to the Jewish community.”
May 19, 2025
Brandon Johnson in Chicago during his mayoral rally in March 2023. Credit: Wikipedia/Creative Commons.
‘Outrageous’ says Chicago Jewish Alliance of city’s mayor wearing keffiyeh
“The keffiyeh isn’t just a cultural symbol. Not anymore,” the organization wrote. “It’s a flag of war.”
April 24, 2025
DePaul University's College of Law in Chicago, Sept. 30, 2021. Credit: ajay_suresh via Wikimedia Commons.
DePaul University sued for Jew-hatred on campus, including assault
The lawsuit is a “wake-up call," said the executive director of The Lawfare Project. "Ignoring the rights of Jewish students has consequences."
April 3, 2025
Northbrook Public Library. Credit: CL Minecraft via Wikimedia Commons.
Library’s OK to show anti-Israel film creates its own controversy
Chicago Jewish Alliance said decision to show 'Israelism' violated Northbrook Library's code of conduct.
Cliff Smith and josh weiner
March 24, 2025
Individuals at "Hostages Square" in Tel Aviv watch the release of three hostages from captivity in Gaza as part of a deal between Israel and Hamas on Jan. 19, 2025. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90.
Chicago-area event draws 100 people to honor Bibas mother and sons
“The brutal murder of Ariel, Kfir and Shiri Bibas has shaken us all,” Yinam Cohen, consul general of Israel to the Midwest, told JNS.
Izzy Salant
Feb. 25, 2025
Protesters against police brutality in Lagos, Nigeria, Oct. 13, 2020. Credit: Kaizenify via Wikimedia Commons.
Chicago takes a stand against Islamic terrorism and slavery in Africa
The effort to bring the matter to a major American city was led by a coalition of human rights and abolitionist groups.
Charles Jacobs and Ben Poser
Feb. 24, 2025
"U.S.-Israel War Machine," on display at the Chicago Cultural Center. Credit: Office of Chicago Alderman Debra Silverstein.
‘Deep concern’ about anti-Israel, anti-US art, Chicago alderman tell mayor
"Artwork that is this divisive should not use public funds without a clear, transparent vetting process," more than half of the Chicago City Council wrote.
JNS Staff
Jan. 22, 2025