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NBC5 News: Muslim group sues city of Des Plaines [VIDEO]
The American Islamic Center is suing the city of Des Plaines for violating its religious freedoms. NBC5 reports.
CBS2: Chicago Islamic group sues Des Plaines for discrimination [VIDEO]
CBS2 reports on the lawsuit CAIR-Chicago filed against the city of Des Plaines for refusing to issue a zoning permit for the American Islamic Center.
WBBM 780: American Islamic Center files lawsuit against Des Plaines city council [AUDIO]
WBBM Radio's Bob Conway shares news of the case filed on Monday, September 16 against the city of Des Plaines, alleging that members of the city council were discriminatory in their refusal to issue an Islamic center's zoning permit request.
WGN Radio: Suit filed in district court against Des Plaines [AUDIO]
WGN AM Radio reports on the recent case brought forth by CAIR-Chicago on behalf of the Bosnian American Islamic Center against the city of Des Plaines.
CLTV: CAIR-Chicago files lawsuit against city of Des Plaines [VIDEO]
CAIR-Chicago announced on Monday, September 16 that it has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the American Islamic Center against Des Plaines, IL. CLTV Evening News reports.
ABC7: Muslim center files suit against Des Plaines [VIDEO]
ABC7 reports on the lawsuit filed on Monday, September 16th against the city of Des Plaines.
WBEZ 91.5: Islamic group sues city of Des Plaines for discrimination [AUDIO]
WBEZ's Shannon Heffernan reports on CAIR-Chicago's recent case filed on behalf of the Bosnian American Islamic Center against the city of Des Plaines.
Chicago Tribune: Muslim group says Des Plaines zoning denial violates religious freedom
A Bosnian Muslim congregation filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Des Plaines and five aldermen, alleging they violated its religious freedom when they denied permission to convert a vacant office building into a community center and Muslim house of worship.
NBC5: Muslim Group Sues Des Plaines for Denying Community Center
A Muslim organization has sued a suburban Chicago community for allegedly violating its rights to freedom of religion by denying it permission to open a community center.
Chicago Sun-Times: Islamic group sues Des Plaines for rejecting planned mosque
The Chicago Sun-Times covers the recent controversy in Des Plaines over the city's denial to issue a zoning permit to the American Islamic Center.
Associated Press: Islamic center sues Des Plaines for discrimination
The Associated Press reports on a lawsuit filed against the city of Des Plaines for refusing to approve a request for a zoning permit to the American Islamic Center.
Daily Herald: Muslim group sues Des Plaines for denying religious center
The Daily Herald reports on the American Islamic Center's lawsuit against the city of Des Plaines for its refusal to approve a zoning permit for its religious and educational institution.
Islamic Center sues City of Des Plaines for zoning denial
CAIR-Chicago has joined the law offices of Anthony J. Peraica to file a complaint in federal court on behalf of the American Islamic Center against the City of Des Plaines.
Chicago Tribune: DuPage County approves mosque near Willowbrook
The distinctive minaret and golden dome will be absent, but MECCA — after months of controversy — won approval Tuesday to build a mosque near Willowbrook. After rejecting a call to send the matter back to the county's Zoning Board of Appeals for further study, the board signed off on the revised plan by approving a conditional-use permit 13-5.
Naperville Sun: American-Islamic group sues officials
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Kevin Vodak maintains that Irshad was treated differently than not only other religious institutions, but many secular institutions as well. "DuPage County needs to be held accountable for this violation of state and federal law," Vodak said.
Vodak indicated that comments made by ZBA members and protesters at County Board meetings left no doubt in his mind that religious bigotry played a part in denying Irshad the conditional permit it sought.
