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Chicago-area Palestinians and allies march south on Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview in support of Worldwide Call for Strike in Solidarity with Gaza on Dec. 11, 2023.
Chicago-area Palestinians and allies march south on Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview in support of Worldwide Call for Strike in Solidarity with Gaza on Dec. 11, 2023.
Attendees make holiday cards for local seniors and people in Israel at the Sing, Spin and Shine, a Community Chanukah Celebration on Dec. 10, 2023 in Northbrook at the Leisure Center.
Attendees make holiday cards for local seniors and people in Israel at the Sing, Spin and Shine, a Community Chanukah Celebration on Dec. 10, 2023 in Northbrook at the Leisure Center.
Dozens of Chicago Jews, Palestinians and their supporters rally inside the Ogilvie Transportation Center on Nov. 13, 2023, and demand an immediate cease fire in Gaza.
Dozens of Chicago Jews, Palestinians and their supporters rally inside the Ogilvie Transportation Center on Nov. 13, 2023, and demand an immediate cease fire in Gaza.
Police and demonstrators scuffle onto DuSable Lake Shore Drive during a rally calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, near Buckingham Fountain on Nov. 18, 2023.
Police and demonstrators scuffle onto DuSable Lake Shore Drive during a rally calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, near Buckingham Fountain on Nov. 18, 2023.
Dozens of pro-Israel supporters hold up missing persons posters of individuals taken hostage during the Israel-Hamas War as part of a vigil during the North Shore Turkey Trot in Highland Park on Nov. 23, 2023.
Dozens of pro-Israel supporters hold up missing persons posters of individuals taken hostage during the Israel-Hamas War as part of a vigil during the North Shore Turkey Trot in Highland Park on Nov. 23, 2023.
Demonstrators rally at Scoville Park as the group Oak Park Neighbors for Peace and Justice in Israel and Palestine organized a vigil calling for a permanent ceasefire on Dec. 10, 2023.
Demonstrators rally at Scoville Park as the group Oak Park Neighbors for Peace and Justice in Israel and Palestine organized a vigil calling for a permanent ceasefire on Dec. 10, 2023.
Fay, 12, last name not given, runs with a Palestine flag during a rally calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, at Buckingham Fountain on Nov. 18, 2023.
Fay, 12, last name not given, runs with a Palestine flag during a rally calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, at Buckingham Fountain on Nov. 18, 2023.
Supporters of Israel rally in downtown Northbrook on Nov. 12, 2023.
Supporters of Israel rally in downtown Northbrook on Nov. 12, 2023.
Noor Ali, center, joins other demonstrators in holding a flag on Dec. 10, 2023, at Scoville Park as the group Oak Park Neighbors for Peace and Justice in Israel and Palestine organized a vigil calling for a permanent ceasefire.
Noor Ali, center, joins other demonstrators in holding a flag on Dec. 10, 2023, at Scoville Park as the group Oak Park Neighbors for Peace and Justice in Israel and Palestine organized a vigil calling for a permanent ceasefire.
A pair of ducks, named Blondie and Khair, are decorated with Palestine flags as they waddle through a rally calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, at Buckingham Fountain on Nov. 18, 2023.
A pair of ducks, named Blondie and Khair, are decorated with Palestine flags as they waddle through a rally calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, at Buckingham Fountain on Nov. 18, 2023.
Protesters who support Palestine rally on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago on Nov. 24, 2023, calling for an end to U.S. support of Israel.
Protesters who support Palestine rally on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago on Nov. 24, 2023, calling for an end to U.S. support of Israel.
Police vehicles block off a caravan of motorists protesting the Israel-Hamas war from heading further inbound on the Kennedy Expressway at Lawrence Avenue on Dec. 9, 2023. The caravan slowed inbound traffic on the expressway for about two hours Saturday afternoon.
Police vehicles block off a caravan of motorists protesting the Israel-Hamas war from heading further inbound on the Kennedy Expressway at Lawrence Avenue on Dec. 9, 2023. The caravan slowed inbound traffic on the expressway for about two hours Saturday afternoon.
A small group of people look on as two banners reading “U of C $$$ kills Palestinians” and “Diversify from Genocide” are hung over a balcony at the University of Chicago’s William Eckhardt Research Center building on Dec. 8, 2023.
Nadia Ismail from Aqsa School speaks at a press conference and rally in front of Bridgeview businesses striking today near 87th Street and Harlem Avenue in support of Worldwide Call for Strike in Solidarity with Gaza on Dec. 11, 2023.
Nadia Ismail from Aqsa School speaks at a press conference and rally in front of Bridgeview businesses striking today near 87th Street and Harlem Avenue in support of Worldwide Call for Strike in Solidarity with Gaza on Dec. 11, 2023.
A runner, missing person posters of individuals taken hostage during the Israel-Hamas war taped to them, runs past a group of pro-Israel supporters during the North Shore Turkey Trot in Highland Park on Nov. 23, 2023.
A runner, missing person posters of individuals taken hostage during the Israel-Hamas war taped to them, runs past a group of pro-Israel supporters during the North Shore Turkey Trot in Highland Park on Nov. 23, 2023.
Chicago-area Palestinians and allies march east onto 95th Street in Bridgeview in support of Worldwide Call for Strike in Solidarity with Gaza on Dec. 11, 2023.
Chicago-area Palestinians and allies march east onto 95th Street in Bridgeview in support of Worldwide Call for Strike in Solidarity with Gaza on Dec. 11, 2023.
Dozens of Chicago Jews, Palestinians and their supporters rally inside the Ogilvie Transportation Center on Nov. 13, 2023, to demand an immediate cease-fire in Gaza.
Dozens of Chicago Jews, Palestinians and their supporters rally inside the Ogilvie Transportation Center on Nov. 13, 2023, to demand an immediate cease-fire in Gaza.
A child stands with other demonstrators as they pause their march on Michigan Avenue in support of Palestine on Nov. 12, 2023.
A child stands with other demonstrators as they pause their march on Michigan Avenue in support of Palestine on Nov. 12, 2023.
Demonstrators rally in support of Palestine near the Chicago Water Tower on Michigan Avenue on Nov. 12, 2023.
Demonstrators rally in support of Palestine near the Chicago Water Tower on Michigan Avenue on Nov. 12, 2023.
Chicago Academy High School students protest in support of Palestinian civilians during a planned walkout on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Chicago Academy High School students protest in support of Palestinian civilians during a planned walkout on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Northbrook Village Trustee Robert P. Israel, left, with a police officer at the beginning of a rally in downtown Northbrook on Nov. 12, 2023.
Northbrook Village Trustee Robert P. Israel, left, with a police officer at the beginning of a rally in downtown Northbrook on Nov. 12, 2023.
Supporters of Palestine protest a visit by President Joe Biden in West Town on Nov. 9, 2023.
Supporters of Palestine protest a visit by President Joe Biden in West Town on Nov. 9, 2023.
Audience members hold lights while praying after family members of those killed or held hostage by Hamas spoke on stage at Anshe Emet Synagogue in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, Nov. 1, 2023.
Audience members hold lights while praying after family members of those killed or held hostage by Hamas spoke on stage at Anshe Emet Synagogue in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, Nov. 1, 2023.
Audience members hold lights while praying after family members of those killed or held hostage by Hamas spoke on stage at Anshe Emet Synagogue in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, Nov. 1, 2023.
Audience members hold lights while praying after family members of those killed or held hostage by Hamas spoke on stage at Anshe Emet Synagogue in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, Nov. 1, 2023.
A police officer looks on as dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside State of Illinois offices at 555 W. Monroe on Oct. 27, 2023. The protesters chanted for a free Palestine as they locked arms outside several of the entrances to the building.
A police officer looks on as dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside State of Illinois offices at 555 W. Monroe on Oct. 27, 2023. The protesters chanted for a free Palestine as they locked arms outside several of the entrances to the building.
Demonstrators march to protest the Israel-Hamas war in the 300 block of North Michigan Avenue on Oct. 28, 2023.
Demonstrators march to protest the Israel-Hamas war in the 300 block of North Michigan Avenue on Oct. 28, 2023.
Demonstrators hold symbolic coffins for children to protest the Israel-Hamas war during a rally on Oct. 28, 2023.
Demonstrators hold symbolic coffins for children to protest the Israel-Hamas war during a rally on Oct. 28, 2023.
A protester calling for a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas is led away on Oct. 23, 2023.
A protester calling for a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas is led away on Oct. 23, 2023.
Rabbi Brant Rosen speaks during a candlelight vigil at Foster Avenue Beach on Oct. 21, 2023.
Rabbi Brant Rosen speaks during a candlelight vigil at Foster Avenue Beach on Oct. 21, 2023.
Demonstrators march to protest the Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 28, 2023.
Demonstrators march to protest the Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 28, 2023.
Protesters lock arms to block entrances as dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside state of Illinois offices on Oct. 27, 2023.
Protesters lock arms to block entrances as dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside state of Illinois offices on Oct. 27, 2023.
Protesters, calling for a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas, block traffic at Clark Street and Ida B. Wells Drive on Oct. 23, 2023.
Protesters, calling for a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas, block traffic at Clark Street and Ida B. Wells Drive on Oct. 23, 2023.
Chicago police officers handcuff a protester at the front of a pro-Palestine protest march in the Chicago Loop on Oct. 21, 2023.
Chicago police officers handcuff a protester at the front of a pro-Palestine protest march in the Chicago Loop on Oct. 21, 2023.
Nnenna Okeke, left, and Claudia Garcia-Rojas, right, hold candles during a vigil at Foster Avenue Beach in Uptown on Oct. 21, 2023.
Nnenna Okeke, left, and Claudia Garcia-Rojas, right, hold candles during a vigil at Foster Avenue Beach in Uptown on Oct. 21, 2023.
Pro-Palestinian activists are detained while holding a sit-in at U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky's office to advocate for a cease-fire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas on Oct. 19, 2023, in Skokie.
Pro-Palestinian activists are detained while holding a sit-in at U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s office to advocate for a cease-fire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas on Oct. 19, 2023, in Skokie.
Pro-Palestinian activists hold a sit-in at U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky's office to advocate for a cease-fire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Pro-Palestinian activists hold a sit-in at U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s office to advocate for a cease-fire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
People gather at a pro-Palestinian rally at Federal Plaza in Chicago's Loop on Oct. 18, 2023.
People gather at a pro-Palestinian rally at Federal Plaza in Chicago’s Loop on Oct. 18, 2023.
Pro-Palestinian protesters march from Federal Plaza to the Israeli Consulate in Chicago, Oct. 18, 2023.
Pro-Palestinian protesters march from Federal Plaza to the Israeli Consulate in Chicago, Oct. 18, 2023.
A woman holds an Israeli flag in Evanston's Fountain Square during a rally on Oct. 14, 2023, in support of the release of Israeli and international hostages being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
A woman holds an Israeli flag in Evanston’s Fountain Square during a rally on Oct. 14, 2023, in support of the release of Israeli and international hostages being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
People gather in Evanston's Fountain Square on Oct. 14, 2023, for a rally in support of the release of Israeli and international hostages.
People gather in Evanston’s Fountain Square on Oct. 14, 2023, for a rally in support of the release of Israeli and international hostages.
People gather in Evanston's Fountain Square for a rally on Oct. 14, 2023, in support of the release of Israeli and international hostages being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
People gather in Evanston’s Fountain Square for a rally on Oct. 14, 2023, in support of the release of Israeli and international hostages being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Raindrops cover a bus shelter window as demonstrators against the Israeli occupation of Palestine gather for a rally in response to the Hamas-Israel War on Oct. 14, 2023.
Raindrops cover a bus shelter window as demonstrators against the Israeli occupation of Palestine gather for a rally in response to the Hamas-Israel War on Oct. 14, 2023.
Aisha Hadji, 12, drapes a Palestinian flag over her head as demonstrators against the Israeli occupation of Gaza Strip gather for a rally in response to the Hamas-Israel War.
Aisha Hadji, 12, drapes a Palestinian flag over her head as demonstrators against the Israeli occupation of Gaza Strip gather for a rally in response to the Hamas-Israel War.
Ald. Debra Silverstein, 50th, the council's lone Jewish member, blows a kiss and waves goodbye to City Council following a special council meeting on Oct. 13, 2023. City Council approved a symbolic resolution backing Israel.
Ald. Debra Silverstein, 50th, the council’s lone Jewish member, blows a kiss and waves goodbye to City Council following a special council meeting on Oct. 13, 2023. City Council approved a symbolic resolution backing Israel.
Demonstrators against the Israeli occupation of Palestine begin marching in response to the Hamas-Israel War.
Demonstrators against the Israeli occupation of Palestine begin marching in response to the Hamas-Israel War.
Demonstrators in support of Palestine yell chants at the first floor of City Hall in response to the Mideast war on Oct. 13, 2023.
Demonstrators in support of Palestine yell chants at the first floor of City Hall in response to the Mideast war on Oct. 13, 2023.
After a brief rally on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago, people wave Israeli flags as they cross the Chicago River on Oct. 12, 2023, to show support for Israel in the wake of war between Israel and Hamas.
After a brief rally on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago, people wave Israeli flags as they cross the Chicago River on Oct. 12, 2023, to show support for Israel in the wake of war between Israel and Hamas.
Mourners light candles during a gathering to recite the mourner's kaddish, a Jewish prayer typically recited during the mourning period after the death of a loved one, to grieve for the Palestinians and Israelis killed in recent events during a gathering at the AIDS Garden at Belmont Harbor on Oct. 12, 2023.
Mourners light candles during a gathering to recite the mourner’s kaddish, a Jewish prayer typically recited during the mourning period after the death of a loved one, to grieve for the Palestinians and Israelis killed in recent events during a gathering at the AIDS Garden at Belmont Harbor on Oct. 12, 2023.
People chant on Oct. 11, 2023, during a Chicago rally in support of Palestine after the start of the war between Israel and Hamas.
People chant on Oct. 11, 2023, during a Chicago rally in support of Palestine after the start of the war between Israel and Hamas.
Mourners gather to recite the mourner's kaddish, a Jewish prayer typically recited during the mourning period after the death of a loved one, to grieve for the Palestinians and Israelis killed in recent events during a gathering at the AIDS Garden at Belmont Harbor on Oct. 12, 2023.
Mourners gather to recite the mourner’s kaddish, a Jewish prayer typically recited during the mourning period after the death of a loved one, to grieve for the Palestinians and Israelis killed in recent events during a gathering at the AIDS Garden at Belmont Harbor on Oct. 12, 2023.
People embrace during a rally for Israel hosted by the Jewish United Fund of Chicago on Oct. 10, 2023, outside North Shore Congregation Israel in Glencoe.
People embrace during a rally for Israel hosted by the Jewish United Fund of Chicago on Oct. 10, 2023, outside North Shore Congregation Israel in Glencoe.
People gather at Daley Plaza in Chicago on Oct. 12, 2023, to show support for Israel in the wake of war between Israel and Hamas.
People gather at Daley Plaza in Chicago on Oct. 12, 2023, to show support for Israel in the wake of war between Israel and Hamas.
Attendees join hands and sing during a rally for Israel hosted by the Jewish United Fund of Chicago, Oct. 10, 2023, outside North Shore Congregation Israel in Glencoe.
Attendees join hands and sing during a rally for Israel hosted by the Jewish United Fund of Chicago, Oct. 10, 2023, outside North Shore Congregation Israel in Glencoe.
People gather at Daley Plaza in Chicago on Oct. 12, 2023, to show support for Israel in the wake of war between Israel and Hamas.
People gather at Daley Plaza in Chicago on Oct. 12, 2023, to show support for Israel in the wake of war between Israel and Hamas.
People sing during a rally for Israel hosted by the Jewish United Fund of Chicago, Oct. 10, 2023, outside North Shore Congregation Israel in Glencoe.
People sing during a rally for Israel hosted by the Jewish United Fund of Chicago, Oct. 10, 2023, outside North Shore Congregation Israel in Glencoe.
After a brief rally at Daley Plaza, people walk along Michigan Avenue on Oct. 12, 2023, to show support for Israel in the wake of war between Israel and Hamas.
After a brief rally at Daley Plaza, people walk along Michigan Avenue on Oct. 12, 2023, to show support for Israel in the wake of war between Israel and Hamas.
Mourners gather to recite the mourner's kaddish, a Jewish prayer typically recited during the mourning period after the death of a loved one, to grieve for the Palestinians and Israelis killed in the Israel-Hamas war at the AIDS Garden at Belmont Harbor on Oct. 12, 2023.
Mourners gather to recite the mourner’s kaddish, a Jewish prayer typically recited during the mourning period after the death of a loved one, to grieve for the Palestinians and Israelis killed in the Israel-Hamas war at the AIDS Garden at Belmont Harbor on Oct. 12, 2023.
A woman holds a sign that reads, “Jews 4 Palestinian Freedom,” as demonstrators march on Oct. 11, 2023, in support of Palestine, days after the start of the war between Israel and Hamas.
Students and members of the community attend a University of Chicago Students Uniting for Israel vigil organized by the University of Chicago Johanna and Herman H. Newberger Hillel Center on Oct. 9, 2023. The vigil was organized in response to recent conflict in the Mideast.
Students and members of the community attend a University of Chicago Students Uniting for Israel vigil organized by the University of Chicago Johanna and Herman H. Newberger Hillel Center on Oct. 9, 2023. The vigil was organized in response to recent conflict in the Mideast.
People attend a University of Chicago Students Uniting for Israel vigil on Oct. 9, 2023, in Chicago.
People attend a University of Chicago Students Uniting for Israel vigil on Oct. 9, 2023, in Chicago.
A pro-Palestinian rally takes place near the Chicago Israeli Consulate on Oct. 8, 2023.
A pro-Palestinian rally takes place near the Chicago Israeli Consulate on Oct. 8, 2023.
Protesters rally near the Israeli Consulate in downtown Chicago on Oct. 8, 2023, in support of the Palestinian people.
Protesters rally near the Israeli Consulate in downtown Chicago on Oct. 8, 2023, in support of the Palestinian people.
People supporting the Palestinian people rally near the Israeli Consulate to protest the Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 8, 2023, in Chicago.
People supporting the Palestinian people rally near the Israeli Consulate to protest the Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 8, 2023, in Chicago.
People supporting the Palestinian people rally in the street near the Israeli Consulate in Chicago after the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
People supporting the Palestinian people rally in the street near the Israeli Consulate in Chicago after the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
Shayna Gould Elliott consoles her son, Ilan Elliott, 13, at a Show Up For Israel gathering on Oct. 9, 2023, in a Skokie Holiday Inn.
Shayna Gould Elliott consoles her son, Ilan Elliott, 13, at a Show Up For Israel gathering on Oct. 9, 2023, in a Skokie Holiday Inn.
Rabbi Sholom Wolberg, of Chabad of Glencoe, attends the Show Up For Israel gathering on Oct. 9, 2023, in Skokie.
Rabbi Sholom Wolberg, of Chabad of Glencoe, attends the Show Up For Israel gathering on Oct. 9, 2023, in Skokie.
People gather at the Show Up For Israel event on Oct. 9, 2023, in Skokie.
People gather at the Show Up For Israel event on Oct. 9, 2023, in Skokie.