The Chicago Movement for Palestinian Rights (CMPR) held their "Hungry for Justice" dinner and discussion in CAIR-Chicago's Gallery on April 17th to commemorate Palestinian Prisoner's Day.

The Chicago Movement for Palestinian Rights (CMPR) held their "Hungry for Justice" dinner and discussion in CAIR-Chicago's Gallery on April 17th to commemorate Palestinian Prisoner's Day.

CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab spoke to students at Chicago-Kent College of Law on Wednesday at the panel "The Arab Spring: Bringing Down Dictators."

On March 11, 2012, 17 civilian lives were lost in three homes in three different locations in Panjwai district - the villages of Alkozai and Najeeban and another settlement known locally as "Ibrahim Khan Houses." When reports first came out that this mass murder was a result of a rogue U.S. soldier, Staff Sergeant Robert Bales- everyone wanted to find out why he had done this.

On Tuesday, April 3rd, CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab and Staff Attorney, Rabya Khan, presented "Understanding Islamophobia: Free Speech and Bigotry " at Purdue University in Calumet, Illinois. Rehab engaged students with a discussion about dispelling stereotypes Islam and Muslims, highlighting the problems of hate and racism.

On Tuesday, April 3rd, CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab and Staff Attorney, Rabya Khan, presented "Understanding Islamophobia: Free Speech and Bigotry " at Purdue University in Calumet, Illinois. Rehab engaged students with a discussion about dispelling stereotypes Islam and Muslims, highlighting the problems of hate and racism.

On April 5th CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director Ahmed Rehab discussed NATO's role on global politics and what it’s alliance means today in an interview on WTTW Channel 11's Chicago Tonight.

On April 5th CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director Ahmed Rehab discussed NATO's role on global politics and what it’s alliance means today in an interview on WTTW Channel 11's Chicago Tonight.

Although Obama relocated the G8 summit from Chicago to Camp David, activists still plan to protest the NATO summit. The G8 summit was planned to take place on May18 and 19 and May 20 and 21 for the NATO summit, since last summer. Activists readied themselves to protest the lack of efforts by these organizations until Obama announced the transfer of the G8 summit. Activists believe the summit was moved for one reason: fear.

Muslims continue to be the target of hate, fear, and racism causing them to become victims of acts of blatant discrimination and inequality. Muslims have encountered spying, being singled out, and have been deprived their freedom of speech.

CAIR-Chicago is calling on community members and people of conscience to sign a petition for the removal of Zuhdi Jasser as Commissioner on the Commission on International Religious Freedom, (USCIRF). Jasser allies himself with and receives funding from anti-Muslim organizations and personalities who work tirelessly to curb the religious and civil liberties of Muslims in the USA.

North Park University proudly named CAIR-Chicago's Outreach Coordinator Gerald Hankerson, "Man of Excellence" on March 22nd commemorating his years of activism and commitment to outreach service. Hankerson visited with North Park University students to discuss his life of activism and service to the communities across Chicagoland.

What's wrong with the way Muslims are portrayed in the media? Where do biases and stereotypes stem from? What does popular culture have to say about Muslim women? CAIR-Chicago communications coordinators Aymen Abdel Halim and Leena Saleh answered these questions and more in a presentation on March 21st at Saint Xavier University.

CAIR-Chicago's recent event on FBI repression featured Michael Deutsch - litigator at the People's Law Office, Hatem Abudayyeh - Executive Director of Arab American Action Network and leading Palestinian rights activist, and Kevin Vodak CAIR-Chicago's head litigator.

CAIR-Chicago's Staff Attorney Rabya Khan and Communications Coordinators Aymen Abdel Halim and Leena Saleh visited Greyhound employees on March 12th and 13th to deliver cultural awareness presentations in an effort to improve customer relations and to gain a better understanding of the American-Muslim community.

On March 5th and 6th, CAIR-Chicago participated in CAIR’s 6th Annual Advocacy Days on Capitol Hill. Leaders from more than 20 CAIR offices from across the nation met with Congressional offices representing their home states to draw support against racial profiling and guaranteed protection of due process for all individuals.

A feeling of suspicion has swept over American-Muslims, leaving some distrustful of others in their own community.

CAIR-Chicago Outreach Coordinator Gerald Hankerson was named "Man of Excellence" by North Park University where he is scheduled to speak on March 22nd.