Attack at DePaul, vandalism at synagogue highlight antisemitic violence in Chicago, ADL says
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.
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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.
The students were a former IDF soldier currently in reserve and one of the executive leaders of the Students Standing with Israel at DePaul.
Masked attackers punched the students as they "visibly" showed support for Israel, DePaul University President Robert L. Manuel Wrote in a letter to students.
The students suffered physical injuries, but declined medical treatment.
Jacob Meyer scored 23 points, shooting 8 for 14 (4 for 9 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Blue Demons.
The students said they wanted to focus attention on the ongoing war in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed retaliation for Iran’s missile attack against Israel, saying Tehran would "pay for it.” Mockaitis discusses what the missile attack means for the threat of a wider war.
Surrounded by supporters, Terrance Freeman spoke out about his firing at a news conference on campus late Thursday afternoon.
Malkamaki broke her own world record in the Women's F46 shot put final with a throw of 14.06 meters.
Chicago will also have the coldest weather by far of any city without a bus terminal, DePaul noted.
The quad has remained closed ever since the encampment ended in mid-May so damage could be repaired.
The quad has remained closed ever since the encampment ended in mid-May so damage could be repaired.
The McHenry County Sheriff's Department arrested Nicholas Kachiroubas, 45, at his home earlier this week. He's accused of possessing child porn and going online to entice children for sexual acts.
An appeals board unanimously decided that by firing now-former adjunct professor Dr. Anne D'Aquino, DePaul violated her academic freedom.
Students delivered a petition with almost 1,500 signatures on it, all calling for the reinstatement of adjunct professor Anne D’Aquino. CBS 2’s Sabrina Franza reports.
An appeals board unanimously decided that by firing now-former adjunct professor Dr. Anne D’Aquino, DePaul violated her academic freedom. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
The optional assignment asked for scientific analysis and critical thinking to understand "the impacts of genocide on human biology."
The protesters said although tents are folded up, their demands that DePaul divest from Israeli interests will continue. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
While students at DePaul held a moment of silence, faculty at the University of Chicago held a teach-in of the Nakba.
As Jewish people around the world celebrated Israel's independence day this week, for Palestinians, it marked what is known as the "Nakba," or "catastrophe," when more than 700,000 Palestinians were displaced in 1948 to make way for the state of Israel. It was a moment in history with ramifications that are still being felt today amid the war in Gaza. Students in the Chicago area observed the 76-year mark of the Nakba on Wednesday, including a walk-out at DePaul University.
DePaul University President Robert Manuel gave law enforcement the green light Wednesday night, after deeming the situation on campus “unsafe.” CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
Student protesters said they will likely be holding a mass demonstration somewhere near the campus Thursday evening. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
Even though their encampment was dismantled, student protesters at DePaul said they have no plans to walk away from their movement. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
As Jewish people around the world celebrated Israel's independence day this week, for Palestinians, it marked what is known as the "Nakba," or "catastrophe," when more than 700,000 Palestinians were displaced in 1948 to make way for the state of Israel. It was a moment in history with ramifications that are still being felt today amid the war in Gaza. Students in the Chicago area observed the 76-year mark of the Nakba on Wednesday, including a walk-out at DePaul University.
