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CAIR-Chicago office visited by Dutch students
On May 31, 2014, 46 students from the American Studies program at Radboud University in Nijmegen, Holland filled CAIR-Chicago for an educational event.
Idli & immigration event December 7th at Schaumburg Library
Join us to hear expert analysis, share our stories, and talk about how we can promote fair and holistic changes in immigration from right here in Illinois.
Join us for an open house on Nov 15!
Come by to meet the staff, tour the offices, and learn more about how we pursue our mission to defend civil rights, fight bigotry and promote tolerance.
CAIR-Chicago hosts iftar dinner in solidarity with prisoners on hunger strike
Join CAIR-Chicago and the National Coalition to Protect Civil Freedoms (NCPCF) on Monday, July 29, 2013 for an iftar dinner in solidarity with prisoners on hunger strike in Pelican Bay, Guantanamo Bay, and Palestine.
Daily Herald: Elgin event aims to break stereotypes about Islam
"Who Is My Islamic Neighbor?" takes place on May 19,2013 at Elgin Community College. It will include speakers Gerald Hankerson, outreach coordinator for the Chicago Council on American-Islamic Relations, and Mariam Nasser, a teacher at Elgin Academy.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Annual Banquet date changed to May 4th!
We have changed the date of our Annual Banquet to Saturday, May 4, 2013. Please make sure to save the date and RSVP today!
Aymen Abdel Halim to present at AAI Leadership Forum, March 16
On Saturday, March 16, 2013, CAIR-Chicago Communications Coordinator Aymen Abdel Halim will present at a workshop on digital storytelling as a part of the Asian American Institute's 9th Annual Leadership Forum.
Tickets now available for our 9th Annual Banquet: #HateFree
Our 9th Annual Banquet is now set to take place on Saturday, May 4th, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Mark your calendars and please show your support by attending. Buy tickets here!
Ahmed Rehab to speak on Islamophobia at AIC
CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, will be included as part of a panel to discuss religious bigotry at the American Islamic College on February 23rd.
Hear Ahmed Rehab tell the story of the #MyJihad campaign January 12th in Orland Park
Come hear the story of the #MyJihad campaign as told by its founder Ahmed Rehab. Learn how a simple idea on Facebook is turning into what some analysts are calling the most important Muslim counter-Islamophobia campaign ever.
CAMP-Chicago 4th Annual Kickoff Dinner
CAMP-Chicago is kicking off the 2013 new year with the 4th Annual Kickoff Networking Dinner. Meet the CAMP-Chicago officers, learn about upcoming events and network with other Muslim professionals. This year's dinner will be held at Reza's in downtown Chicago.
MyJihad press conference a success! (PHOTOS)
On Friday, December 14, CAIR-Chicago held a press conference announcing the launch of the “MyJihad” educational campaign. Local media, guests, and the those who modeled for the ads were all in attendance.
Coordinators to present at Marquette University in Milwaukee - Dec. 5th
Outreach Coordinator Gerald Hankerson and Communications Coordinator Aymen Abdel Halim will be presenting a lecture on the importance of American Muslim activism and the protection of our civil liberties.