The Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago wishes our friend and partner Sen. Mark Kirk a refuah shlema, a full and speedy recovery.

President Obama discussed the major issues facing the country.

For as long as he can remember, Harold Meerbaum has had a compassion for people and their problems.

Two years after the earthquake, JDC has focused its relief work on children's education and disabilities-related programming in collaboration with its Haitian, Israeli, and other NGO partners.

Goodman is honored with the 2011 Distinguished Citizen award for Lifetime Achievement.

How will Chicago-area small businesses fare in 2012? Will the flagging economy continue to affect financial performance?

Moving on up… to Israel

Meet the Midwest’s new Shlichah and some Chicagoans who have recently made Aliyah

The long list of Jewish reality stars
These days it seems reality TV is taking over—this yenta is the first to admit she watches a lot of it, even though she knows she shouldn’t.

Thoughts on 2012 Oscar nominations
Another year, another set of Oscar nominations.

Growing up Jewish in Montgomery, Alabama
On the first day of school every year, the favored way to introduce yourself is by stating your name, age and something unique or different about yourself. Up until age 19, my unique fact has always b

Share your get well wishes with Sen. Mark Kirk

The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago wishes our friend and colleague Sen. Mark Kirk a speedy recovery.

The State of the Union and what to expect this year in Congress
President Obama discussed the major issues facing the country.