Local stories
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Former Cook County sheriff, judge Richard J. Elrod dies
"He had a way of making sunshine from darkness."
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Israeli teens visit Chicago, meet American peers through Diller Fellowship Program
For many young American Jews, a trip to Israel-whether via youth group, study abroad, or Taglit-Birthright…
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Central Conference of American Rabbis convened in Chicago
The Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) held its 125th annual convention in Chicago from late…
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Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education to hold conference on suicide awareness
This conference is designed to make a difference in the lives of those at risk…
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Getting to know David Gergen
David Gergen, a senior political analyst for CNN, and a Professor of Public Service and…
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Daley Plaza brims with pride for Israel’s 66th
Downtown Chicago was decked in blue and white as a large, enthusiastic all-ages crowd gathered…
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An interview with former NBA commissioner David Stern
Stern helped turn American basketball into a highly profitable sport with tremendous national and global…
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Nurturing the sparks
How can those of us who care deeply about the current and future state of…
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Chicago Jewish leaders discuss funding concerns on annual Springfield mission
Thirty-nine Chicago Jewish community leaders and professionals participated in a two-day advocacy mission in Springfield.
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At the ready
Recently, we have heard a lot of terrible news. The awful shootings at the Kansas…