Protesters marched through the neighborhood after the rally, flying Palestinian flags and wearing kaffiyehs. They called on Chicago leaders to divest from Israel and sought the release of Illinois inmates wrongfully convicted and sentenced.
A House education committee investigating antisemitism on college campuses will hear testimony from Northwestern and Rutgers University presidents on May 23 with the panel's chair citing "gravely concerning actions" that have enabled anti-Israel demonstrators.
In a move that could affect Northwestern University’s plans to renovate its football stadium, the city of Evanston has asked a judge to remove the stadium’s parking lot from consideration by a special committee that debates disputes over the school’s land use. Resident committee members said they were shocked the city’s lawyer would make such a proposal, which is against their wishes, and .
Governor Pritzker will deliver the commencement address at Northwestern University today. The graduation ceremony will be held at Ryan Field Stadium in Evanston