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James Crown, one of Chicago’s leading Jewish philanthropists, dies in racetrack crash

His sudden death at the Aspen Motorsports Park drew immediate eulogies and condolences from Chicago’s Jewish leaders as well as President Joe Biden.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
28/06/2023

Illinois dust storm blinds drivers, 6 die in chain-reaction crashes

More than 30 people were transported to area hospitals with injuries, ranging from minor to life-threatening, and the patients ranged in age from 2- to 80-years-old.

By REUTERS
02/05/2023

Israeli medic, doctor treat two people on flight to Chicago

The two medical professionals were able to prevent the need for an emergency landing.

Religious leader Louis Farrakhan gives the keynote speech at the Nation of Islam Saviours' Day conve

Ticketmaster under fire for selling tickets to Louis Farrakhan event

Described as an "extremist figure" by the ADL, Farrakhan is the head of the National of Islam.

Scholars urge University of Chicago to stop disruptions of Israel course

The boycott campaign began last year when the school's Students for Justice in Palestine chapter urged students not to enroll in “SH*TTY ZIONIST CLASSES.”

Jewish communities warned ahead of antisemitic Day of Hate across the US

The New York Police Department (NYPD) as well as the Chicago Police Department sent out Situational Awareness Alerts on Thursday.

Highland Park shooter made a prank call to a reporter from prison

According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, Robert Crimo III called a reporter from the New York Post on the last day of 2022.

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