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Jews Take Precautions as Hate Crimes Rise in Illinois

Anti-Jewish hate crimes in Illinois are increasing, with Chicago incidents driving much of the growth.

Published Sep 4, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Anti-Jewish hate crimes are on the rise in Illinois, and incidents in Chicago are largely responsible for the increase. Jewish communities across the state are taking precautions in response.