Investigation says funding for Islamophobic groups part of effort to bolster US support for Israel. Read more about How Chicago's Jewish Federation funds anti-Muslim hatred 

Witnesses and videos refute smears that protesters at Creating Change were anti-Semitic and violent. Read more about Israel advocates falsely claim Chicago LGBTQ protest disrupted Jewish prayers 

Black Lives Matter adds voice to protests over invitation of Israel pinkwashing group A Wider Bridge to The National LGBTQ Task Force’s Chicago conference. Read more about Activists pull out of Chicago LGBTQ conference over Israel pinkwashing 

The Shalom Hartman Institute uses interfaith program as part of effort to turn prominent and emerging US Muslim leaders into apologists for Zionism. Read more about Islamophobia bankroller behind organizer of Israel junket for US “Muslim leaders” 

The University of Illinois says it can’t find a key document that may shed light on donor pressure to convince top administrators to fire Steven Salaita for his criticisms of Israel. Read more about Missing Salaita document hints at Univ. of Illinois cover up 

Phyllis Wise acknowledged the negative impact her decision to fire Israel critic Steven Salaita is having on the university. Read more about Illinois chancellor says she should have “consulted with more people” before firing Palestinian scholar 

The disruptions took place as dozens of Chicagoans rallied outside calling for an end to the attack on Gaza and for Israeli war criminals to be brought to justice. Read more about Video: Chicago Jewish activists disrupt Rahm Emanuel, Michael Oren at Israel fundraiser