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PRESS RELEASE: CAIR-Chicago Seeks FBI Probe of Shot Fired at Illinois Mosque
The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) is calling for an FBI hate crime investigation after a bullet was reportedly fired early this morning at the dome of the Prayer Center of Orland Park (OPPC) in Orland Park, Il.
JOIN CAIR-CHICAGO AT THE CHICAGO PREMIERE OF "ENEMY OF THE REICH"
Throughout the 1930's, an unimaginable evil tore through Europe as Hitler's Third Reich terrorized its way to domination. During these tumultuous times, a young Indian Muslim woman living in Paris found her calling. Noor Inayat Khan grew up in a home that fostered faith and hope. Leading with her heart, she overcame her quiet nature and joined Winston Churchill's covert operation to give the Allies a new chance at victory. This is her story.
JOIN CAIR-CHICAGO AT THE CHICAGO PREMIERE OF "ENEMY OF THE REICH"
Throughout the 1930's, an unimaginable evil tore through Europe as Hitler's Third Reich terrorized its way to domination. During these tumultuous times, a young Indian Muslim woman living in Paris found her calling. Noor Inayat Khan grew up in a home that fostered faith and hope. Leading with her heart, she overcame her quiet nature and joined Winston Churchill's covert operation to give the Allies a new chance at victory. This is her story.
CAIR-Chicago Releases 2013 Annual Report
Click here to view the full 2013 Annual Report in pdf format!
Press Release: Loyola University Chicago Students Pass Resolution to Divest from Israeli Occupation
CHICAGO, IL (March 19, 2014)—Last night, Loyola University Chicago became the first Jesuit University in the United States to pass a student government resolution to divest from companies complicit in aiding the Israeli Occupation of Palestine.
CAIR-CHICAGO IS PROUD TO PRESENT ITS 2014 FILM: "FORWARD"
Now we would like to present the public release of the film for your viewing pleasure!
CAIR-CHICAGO IS PROUD TO PRESENT ITS 2014 FILM: "FORWARD"
Now we would like to present the public release of the film for your viewing pleasure!
CAIR-Chicago Joins The Illinois Coalition to Protect Academic Freedom and Free Speech
CAIR-Chicago joins The Illinois Coalition to Protect Academic Freedom and Free Speech that formed in response to anti-boycott legislation introduced in the Illinois State Senate.
CAIR-Chicago launches 2014 Primary Election Voter Guide! Primary Elections on Tuesday!
CAIR-Chicago is proud of the great work of the Government Affairs Department in creating the comprehensive 2014 Primary Election Voter Guide.
PHOTOS: CAIR-Chicago Participates in CIOGC Press Conference for Syrian Children Awareness Day
On Friday, March 14, 2014 CAIR-Chicago attended the Chicago Muslims, interfaith leaders urge prayer and fasting for Syria's children press conference.
PRESS RELEASE: CAIR-CHICAGO ANNOUNCES SYRIAN ASYLUM PROJECT WITH FIRST WIN
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Rabya Khan recently won an asylum case for a Syrian physician based on past persecution and a well founded fear of future persecution by the Syrian regime. Due to the gravity of the current Syrian refugee crisis, CAIR Chicago is launching a Syrian Asylum Project to handle asylum cases on behalf of Syrian refugees.
ACTION ALERT: Stop Passage of Bill Restricting Academic Freedom, Free Speech
Time Sensitive. Last chance to act: Make your voice heard! The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) is calling on its supporters to contact their elected state senators to urge that they drop proposed legislation that would restrict academic freedom and free speech rights.
Announcing speaker star lineup!
CAIR-Chicago is excited to present a star-studded lineup for this year's 10th Anniversary Gala!
RSVP to CAIR-Chicago's 10th Anniversary Gala
Our 10th Annual Banquet is set to take place on Saturday, March 15th, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., at Drury Lane in Oakbrook, IL. Please mark your calendars and show your support by attending.
CAIR-Chicago attends Immigration meeting with Rep. Gutierrez and Senator Dick Durbin
On Friday, February 14 CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab joined U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and U.S. Representative Luis Gutierrez for an update on the effort to enact comprehensive immigration reform legislation in Congress.
Chicago Day of Remembrance this Sunday
Join CAIR-Chicago as Keith Uchima produces and directs a staged reading of excerpts from their historic trial of Japanese Americans vs. The United States.
CAIR-Chicago attends DePaul UMMA Fast-A-Thon
DePaul University's Muslim Student Association, United Muslims Moving Ahead (UMMA) held their annual Fast-A-Thon on Friday, February 7th. UMMA encouraged participants to abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset as they raise money for Bridging the Gap.
Community Update: American Islamic Center’s Lawsuit Against Des Plaines Proceeding
AIC hopes to proceed with its lawsuit against Des Plaines, who imposed a significant burden on the Center’s religious exercise, as well as discriminating against the Center as a religious institution and based on its Muslim affiliation, the next hearing is set for 3/17/2014.
CAIR-Chicago Welcomes New Pentagon Policy on Religious Accommodation
The new rules will make it possible for Sikhs and members of other faiths to receive such waivers routinely, when possible. Orthodox Jewish service members will be allowed to wear yarmulkes while in uniform, and Muslim service members could wear beards and carry prayer beads.
