10 January 2014
“Israel is very aware and so are we about the growth of BDS on US campuses,” says Omar Barghouti. Read more about Israel boycott growing “much faster” than South Africa campaign, says Omar Barghouti
26 October 2013
A pillar in Chicago’s Palestinian community faces jail time and deportation over a conviction by an Israeli military court more than four decades ago. Read more about Palestinian arrested in Chicago because of her community activism, groups say
9 January 2013
Community centers in Chicago’s south side shut down for lack of funds while US tax dollars subsidize Israeli occupation. Read more about As Chicago murder rate jumps, a family mourns: former EI editor Matthew Cassel reports for Al Jazeera
26 September 2012
The Red Hot Chili Peppers weren’t always into crossing picket lines. And if they’re not careful, they’ll find themselves behind the trend. Read more about The Chili Pepper paradox: how can Pussy Riot supporters embrace Israel?
14 August 2012
Chicago media fail to mention anti-Muslim remarks by US Congressman in reports on attacks on ares Islamic centers just days later. Read more about Chicago-area Islamic centers attacked after Congressman says radical Muslims "trying to kill Americans every week"
5 August 2012
Lollapalooza, the corporate concert franchise founded by Jane’s Addiction frontman, pro-Israeli fundraiser and activist Perry Farrell, is to launch in Tel Aviv in August 2013 on the ruins of the Palestinian village of Jarisha. Read more about Promoter who raised money for Israeli army to hold Lollapalooza on ruins of Palestinian village
21 July 2012
Singer Moe Kabha performs Wen Ala Ramallah - a catchy version featuring scenes from Chicago and Ramallah Read more about Palestinian musician Moe Kabha sings “Wen Ala Ramallah” - Chicago version
30 March 2012
Chicago gave former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert a proper greeting once again yesterday. Read more about Olmert disrupted by activists in Chicago (again)
19 March 2012
Batsheva Dance Company, identified by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs as “the best known global ambassador of Israeli culture,” has faced protests throughout its ongoing US tour. Read more about "Brand Israel" dance company's US tour dogged by protests
21 February 2012
On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, Palestine solidarity activists in Chicago attempted to deliver a giant heart-shaped petition to Obama’s campaign headquarters in Chicago which called for an end to US aid to Israel. Read more about Video: Chicago solidarity activists attempt to deliver giant Valentine heart petition to Obama