Glencoe synagogue marks Passover while honoring Israeli hostages
The exodus was thousands of years ago, but this year, at Am Shalom in north suburban Glencoe, chairs with the names and photos of hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza were on display.
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The exodus was thousands of years ago, but this year, at Am Shalom in north suburban Glencoe, chairs with the names and photos of hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza were on display.
With Monday marking the first night of Passover, when Jewish families tell the story of how they escaped slavery in ancient Egypt, the holiday arrives this year with extra significance.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators reoccupied Columbia University's main lawn for a fourth day of protests in Upper Manhattan.
The House approved a $95 billion foreign aid package Saturday, in a pivotal moment for House Speaker Mike Johnson as he tries to stave off a right-wing rebellion.
Two U.S. officials tell CBS News an Israeli missile has hit Iran in apparent retaliation for the recent drone and missile attack on the Jewish state.
U.S. officials are urging calm as the development came nearly a week after Iran fired hundreds of missiles at Israel in response to Israel's deadly strike on an Iranian embassy in Syria. Willie James Inman reports.
The Biden administration says it is working towards "de-escalation" following Israel’s overnight attack on Iran.
This comes less than a week after Iran’s unprecedented retaliatory drone and missile attack on Israel.
National Security assistance has been stuck in Congress for weeks. CBS 2's Natalie Brand tells us that it comes at a critical time for U.S. allies.
Iran's president says the "tiniest invasion" would bring a "massive and harsh" response.
The world is waiting to see how Israel will respond to Iran's drone and missile attack from over the weekend, but world leaders are urging restraint to avoid a wider regional conflict.
Protesters were wearing signs reading "Free Palestine" and "Stop Genocide" blocked all lanes of traffic headed to the O'Hare terminals.
Traffic was returning to normal on the Kennedy Expressway late Monday morning, after pro-Palestinian protesters blocked the I-190 access road to O'Hare International Airport.
The Middle East has been plunged into deeper uncertainty after Iran launched a massive strike against Israel on Sunday. Iran's drone and missile attack follows a separate attack in which Iran accused Israel of targeting their embassy in Syria.
Israel says 99% of the missiles and drones launched by Iran in an overnight assault were downed by its air defenses, with help from its allies.
President's handling hits new lows; Democrats have grown less supportive of aid to Israel.
President Joe Biden is working to set up a meeting with G7 leaders after Iran launched an historic attack against Israel, sending drones and missiles in response to an airstrike on an Iranian consulate in Syria earlier this month.
The city has previously denied their requests to protest outside the United Center.
Israel was targeted Saturday by hundreds of drones and missiles from Iran. Most—but not all-- have been intercepted before detonating.
In a significant escalation of tension in the Middle East, Iran says it has launched drones and ballistic missiles toward Israel in retaliation for an attack in Syria that killed Iranian military commanders.
Americans in Israel have been warned to limit their travel as U.S. officials say Iran is expected to launch an attack on the country as soon as Friday.
Iran blamed Israel and an attack could come now at any moment CBS 2's Erica Brown has the latest from Washington DC.
"Doing the right thing should never be a political issue. It should never be for votes."
U.S. and Israeli officials belief Iran is preparing to retaliate for an Israeli strike on an Iranian consulate in Syria with a “significant” attack on American or Israeli assets in the Middle East this week. U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Illinois) weighs in on the situation.
It calls for the immediate release of all hostages and more humanitarian aid to the region.
The People's Celebration, the public funeral service for Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., is being held at House of Hope on the far South Side of Chicago.
Economists had forecast a gain of 60,000 jobs last month. The unexpected drop was due to job losses in health care and the federal government.
Two rounds of storms are hitting the Chicago area on Friday. Here's what you can expect.
With the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in its seventh day, President Trump says the aim is to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction and "Make Iran Great Again."
The time change known as daylight savings is set to start for 2026, meaning most Americans will lose an hour of sleep when they "spring forward" on Sunday, March 8.
From midnight raids to shootings, Kristi Noem, who was ousted as DHS secretary by Trump today, was at the center of many of the controversies of Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago.
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
Federal prosecutors are dropping their probe into whether Biden and his aides unlawfully used an autopen for pardons, a source said.
Several Republicans on the Oversight panel joined with Democrats in supporting the motion to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden are among the big names who will be in Chicago Friday for Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral.
Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Capital One is laying off more than 1,100 workers at the former Discover headquarters in north suburban Riverwoods.
A new development at the southeast corner of Chicago's East Lakeview community would clear away a medical office building and replace it with a residential high-rise.
The City of Aurora, Illinois, is seeking input from residents about data center development.
Not one, but two hotels are now planned or proposed for Chicago's Northalsted LGBTQ+ nightlife district.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
Rev. Jesse Jackson's supporters of all ages are lined up to pay their respects. Dorothy Tucker spoke with one of the youngest supporters who she said is witnessing history.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said he spoke with Rev. Jesse Jackson after his family when he was released from prison.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump reflected on Rev. Jesse Jackson's role in his life and career as a mentor and an inspiration.
Former Rainbow PUSH communications director Don Terry shared his memories of working with Rev. Jesse Jackson and, before that, covering him as a reporter in Chicago.
Jesse Jackson Jr. arrived at House of Hope in Chicago for his father's public homegoing Friday.
The People's Celebration, the public funeral service for Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., is being held at House of Hope on the far South Side of Chicago.
Two rounds of storms are hitting the Chicago area on Friday. Here's what you can expect.
With the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in its seventh day, President Trump says the aim is to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction and "Make Iran Great Again."
Reaction from local leaders to news that Kristi Noem had been ousted as head of DHS was swift and savage.
Economists had forecast a gain of 60,000 jobs last month. The unexpected drop was due to job losses in health care and the federal government.
A Chicago senior citizen said his phone has been ringing off the hook with hundreds of unwanted spam calls that have made his beloved landline virtually unusable. New efforts in Springfield could bring real relief.
A proposed Illinois law hopes to create more oversight on private companies to protect consumers from skyrocketing utility prices.
The three women said they are working to make their way back home, but without any help from the U.S. State Department.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
The San Francisco 49ers are hiring former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus as a defensive assistant on coach Kyle Shanahan's staff.
The Chicago Bears are in discussions with the Buffalo Bills to finalize a trade that sends Moore to the AFC East, according to CBS NFL insider Jonathan Jones.
Northwestern was in control before Purdue got back in the game with a 9-0 run in the second half.
Last-place Loyola Chicago came in shooting just 31% on 3s, but kept it close by outscoring the nation's top 3-point shooting team by nine from behind the arc.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
A Chicago man has been charged with a string of burglaries targeting video gambling terminals at businesses in Chicago's southwest suburbs.
An 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by three juveniles on Chicago's Near South Side this week.
A woman was held up by gun-wielding robbers in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Two women are dead in Pennsylvania and a man is dead in Illinois, after an apparent murder-suicide, police said.
Chicago police on Wednesday warned of a string of charity scam incidents in the on the Near West and South sides in recent weeks.
