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NBC 5: "Hate graffiti" found on Muslim grave in Illinois
Anti-Islam "hate graffiti" was found spray-painted this week on a Muslim grave at a cemetery in Evergreen Park, Ill., a local group has discovered.
Salon.com: Eight attacks, 11 days
“How long are we going to go pretending like there is no relationship between this acquiescence of hatred and politics and the inclination of violence on the ground?” asked Ahmed Rehab, executive director of CAIR-Chicago. “You cannot demonize a community and then be surprised when they’re under attack.”
MEDIA DIGEST: CAIR-Chicago's reaction to anti-Muslim attacks in Ill., Governor Pat Quinn Speaks Out
CAIR-Chicago gave numerous interviews on different media venues addressing the recent anti-Muslim attacks in Morton Grove and Lombard, Ill., while also receiving a statement from governor Pat Quinn, condemning the attacks.
MEDIA DIGEST: CAIR-Chicago's reaction to anti-Muslim attacks in Ill., Governor Pat Quinn Speaks Out
CAIR-Chicago gave numerous interviews on different media venues addressing the recent anti-Muslim attacks in Morton Grove and Lombard, Ill., while also receiving a statement from governor Pat Quinn, condemning the attacks.
MEDIA DIGEST: Standing up to Congressman Joe Walsh
CAIR-Chicago's media department gave over 20 interviews on 16 different media venues calling out Congressman Joe Walsh's bigoted comments on Islam and Muslims. The following digest includes a selection of these interviews.
Chicago Tribune: Islamic groups alarmed by suburban incidents
Two suburban Islamic institutions apparently were the targets of weekend incidents that caused property damage and raised concerns among Islamic leaders that the attacks were intended to harm worshippers.
VIDEO: CBS 2 - Morton Grove man charged with firing rifle at nearby mosque
CBS 2 reports on Morton Grove man, David Conrad, being charged with firing a rifle at a nearby mosque. CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab comments.
NBC 5: Suspect arrested for firing BB shots at mosque
Police say they've arrested a man who lives near a mosque in north suburban Morton Grove, for firing a pellet rifle at the mosque Friday night while 500 people prayed inside.
Chicago Tribune: Charges against Morton Grove man in connection with shooting at mosque
A 51-year-old man was charged with shooting at a mosque he lives near in north suburban Morton Grove, according to authorities.
WBEZ, Worldview: Christina Abraham talks about relations between Syrian ethnic and religious groups
CAIR-Chicago's Civil Rights Director, Christina Abraham, is interviewed about Syria's various ethnic and religious groups and how the uprising has affected relations between them.
WBEZ, Worldview: Ahmed Rehab discusses Morsi's dismissal of military leaders in Egypt
Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director of CAIR-Chicago discusses Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's dismissal of several top military generals.
WBEZ, Worldview: Ahmed Rehab discusses Morsi's dismissal of military leaders in Egypt
Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director of CAIR-Chicago discusses Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's dismissal of several top military generals.
ABC 7: Man charged after pellets fired at Morton Grove mosque
Investigators say David Conrad, 51, lives next to the mosque in Morton Grove. They say he fired a pellet rifle at the building while 500 people prayed inside Friday evening and damaged the mosque.
Press TV: Two deadly shots fired in mosque area
Ahmed Rehab, CAIR-Chicago executive director, talks about a shooting incident that happened near a mosque in Chicago, saying “two shots fired into a mosque area” by a deadly gun.
Chicago Tribune: Suburban mosque says someone shot air rifle at wall
Members of a suburban mosque say someone took several shots with an air rifle last night at the building’s outer wall in Morton Grove.
WGN Radio: Charges against Morton Grove man in connection with shooting at mosque
A 51-year-old man was charged with shooting at a mosque he lives near in north suburban Morton Grove, according to authorities.
NY Daily News: Man arrested for shooting at Chicago-area mosque with pellet rifle as hundreds worship inside
A 51-year-old man has been arrested for shooting at a Chicago-area mosque with a pellet rifle Friday, as hundreds prayed inside, authorities said.
WIND 560 AM: Ahmed Rehab refutes Joe Walsh's statements
On Friday August 10th, 2012, CAIR-Chicago Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, was interviewed by radio host Steve Cochran regarding Rep. Joe Walsh's controversial statements about Muslims.
VIDEO: ABC 7 - CAIR-Chicago, interfaith community address Rep. Joe Walsh
CAIR-Chicago and the Chicago interfaith community demand that Congressman Joe Walsh retract his statement that Muslims are a 'real threat' to the US.
