Conversations about a possible ban have already led to an international travel drop-off, according to a CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg.
"It's not just a number," said Alaa Abusaman, born in Gaza. "You're talking about people who have dreams, who have ambitions."
"You know every day, we sort of wake up anticipating the worst news and brace ourselves for that," Elaydi said.
"If Biden loses the election, the only people responsible are the Democrats for allowing this genocide to happen," an activist said.
Nearly half of all complaints received in 2023 were reported in the final three months of the year, after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
"Can you at least stop the killing of our brothers and sisters in Gaza, and then we can meet? Can you at least do that part?" said Khalil.
"It boils down to humanity," said Chicago area resident Nesreen Hasan.
With the death toll now surpassing 28,000 in Gaza, calls for a cease-fire grow louder.
"I doubt her governmental problem-solving skills and knowledge of the law have 'expired,'" says former employer and municipal attorney.
“The downside of social media can be plainly seen in this election,” a former Dist. 118 school board member says.
"Nicole has worked, and made decisions in the best interest of the Village for 16 years," former Palos Park Village Clerk Annette Mucha says
"These last few months have been extremely difficult for each of us. We’ve found ourselves drifting off in uncharted waters ..."
"Ronette McCarthy will be a motivating, stabilizing and hopeful leader that will engage with us to make our beloved Palos Park even better."
"Nicole is intelligent, knowledgeable about all Village affairs, including the Police Department," says retired Commander John Sawyer.
As mayor, Ronette McCarthy will be able to secure funding for a green community and improve communications with residents," endorser says.
The choice is clear. Nicole Milovich-Walters has the experience, energy and relationship building skills to be the next mayor of Palos Park.
"With a population of approximately 4,900 people, the political dissonance that is currently happening in Palos Park is quite concerning."
Nicole Milovich-Walters is a woman of substance, someone who is a proven Palos Park leader.
Ronette McCarthy's "Springfield/Chicago-style divisive campaign tactics are not acceptable" in Palos Park," Mahoney says in endorsement.
"We truly believe Palos Park will be in better hands with Ronette in your corner."
"I believe Ronette Leal-McCarthy would lead our village with honesty, integrity and excellence," Palos Park resident says.
"I believe Ronette Leal-McCarthy has the skills, passion, and networking abilities to do the job well," a Palos Park resident says.
An "outside observer" says Wu House tree controversy "appears to be politically driven to make Palos Park divided."
"I want to provide the facts as I know them," Milovich-Walters says of controversial parking lot expansion that has "divided" Palos Park.
Chicago Ridge favorite moving into former Baumann's Bakery space.
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Beverly mom Kara Taylor is seeing good sales for her new Forget Me Knot classic wool mittens.
Sunday Nov. 23, 100 percent received will go toward Oak Forest 11U Full-Time Baseball team.
The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.
The Small Business Administration is increasing the number of employees and annual revenue benchmarks for businesses to qualify for financial assistance.
Republicans largely support the measure, but Democrats say it will force spending cuts in other areas.