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Register to Vote Today! Be Part of this Historical Election
Are you over the age of 18 or will be before November 4, 2008? Are you a U.S. citizen? Have you moved recently from another state or changed addresses locally?
Know Your Rights: New Airport "Virtual Strip Search" Raises Concern
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is alerting American Muslims concerned with personal privacy about a security procedure recently implemented by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) that scans full-body images of passengers through their clothing, revealing intimate body parts to screeners, resembling a “virtual strip search.”
Join Coalition to Protest Boeing ‘Torture Flights’
Join the newly launched Coalition to Ground Torture Flights at a protest at the annual Boeing shareholder’s meeting to demand that the company respond to allegations that it is an active participant in so-called “torture flights.”
Thank the Chicago Sun-Times for Positive Editorial
CAIR-Chicago is urging American Muslims and other people of conscience to thank the Sun-Times for a staff editorial challenging disgraceful fear-mongering in the presidential campaigns.
Chicago Jews and Muslims work to find common ground
When Ramadan and Rosh Hashana overlapped in September 2007, members of a Chicago interfaith group came together at a local synagogue to practice their respective rituals of prayer and feasting. The Jewish-Muslim Community-Building Initiative hosts get-togethers like that one throughout the city.
Urge Congress to Halt Humanitarian Disaster in Gaza
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today called on American Muslims and other people of conscience to urge their elected officials to immediately intervene to put an end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Dr. Ashqar's Sentencing to be Continued November 21, 2007
Dr. Abdelhaleem Ashqar's sentencing trial is scheduled to continue on November 21, 2007 at 8:30 a.m.
Please Attend Abdelhaleem Ashqar Trial Sentencing
Dr. Abdelhaleem Ashqar, co-defendant in the case of United States v. Salah, will be sentenced this Thursday, November 8, 2007.
Thank Illinois Congressman Peter Roskam for His Remarks About Ramadan
CAIR-Chicago is urging the Illinois American Muslim community to thank Congressman Peter Roskam (R-6) for his recent efforts to publicly recognize the holy month of Ramadan in the House of Representatives.
CAIR Travel Advisory on TSA and Religious Head Wear
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently changed its policy regarding searches of travelers wearing head coverings such as Islamic scarves or Sikh turbans.
Dr. Ashqar's Sentencing Has Been Moved to September
CAIR-Chicago Reacts to Salah Sentencing
Please Attend Muhammad Salah Trial Sentencing
Mr. Mohammad Salah and Dr. Abdelhaleem Ashqar, codefendants in the case of United States v. Salah, will be sentenced this Wednesday and Friday, respectively.
Please Attend as Final Witnesses Testify in the Muhammad Salah Trial
The Muhammad Salah trial is in its final days, please attend to show your support for due process, anti-torture, and just application of the law. This case marks the first where an American court has allowed the prosecution of an American citizen based on an admission obtained under torture in a foreign country and in a language the defendant does not understand.
The Muhammad Salah Trial Schedule for December 18 - 22, Please Attend
The Muhammad Salah trial is open to the public. Your courtroom attendance is encouraged.
The Muhammad Salah Trial is in Session
The Muhammad Salah trial is open to the public. Your courtroom attendance is encouraged.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 7; Get Out the Vote!
If you are a registered voter in the State of Illinois, don't forget to vote! Polls are open from 6 am to 7 pm on Election Day so you can vote before you go to work, school, or your way home!
Voter Registration Deadline is Tuesday, October 10, 2006!
Are you a U.S. citizen over the age of 18 and have not registered to vote? The deadline to vote in the Illinois Primary Elections is fast approaching. In fact, the last day to register is Tuesday, October 10, 2006.
Chicago Sun-Times Relentless in Anti-Islam Cartoons
A few days ago, members of our media monitor team were quite disturbed to note the publication of the above cartoon portraying the Prophet Muhammad, yet again, as a violent hooligan. The editorial cartoon indicates that it is the Chicago Sun-Times position that Islam is a violent religion.
Ask Post Offices to Stock Eid Stamps
(CHICAGO, IL - 9/28/06) CAIR is asking members of the American Muslim community to contact local postmasters and request that they stock the stamp commemorating Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha when it is re-issued on October 6, 2006, as part of the "Holiday Series." In past years, there have been reports that the Eid stamp was unavailable in some post offices
CAIR-Chicago Urges People to Stand Up Against Police Torture
CAIR-Chicago is urging all people of conscience to fight police torture this Friday!
