What comes to mind when you hear the word “jihad”? If you’re thinking revengeful Muslims, then these bus ads that are beginning to roll out across the United States are desperately needed.

(CHICAGO, IL, 12/13/2012) — On Friday, December 14, the Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) will announce the launch of the “MyJihad” educational campaign at a press conference in the morning and at a community party in the afternoon.

Incendiary anti-Muslim ads that previously stirred up controversy when they ran in New York City and Washington, D.C. subway stations arrived Wednesday in Chicago.

CAIR-Chicago staff, interns, and volunteers are wishing you and your family a very happy Eid Mubarak!

Join us for a discussion about how to make your creative aspirations a reality with our featured guest, Nura Maznavi, an attorney and editor of the book Love InshAllah: The Secret Love Lives of American Muslim Women.

CAIR-Chicago’s viewing party not only offered a chance for the community to watch the debate in a space other than their home, but it also gave the community an opportunity to express their views while exchanging and sharing their ideas on pertinent issues facing Americans.

On October 22nd, 2012, CAIR-Chicago held a public viewing of the 3rd Presidential debate. CAIR-Chicago staff and community members comment on the candidates positions on various foreign policy issues.

Join comic book lovers and activists as they discuss the connections between the heroes in the illustrated world and the heroes in the real world.

Award winning Arab-American comedian, Dean Obeidallah, is coming to Chicago as part of his “Dean for Vice President” tour!

Are you registered to vote? Do you need to vote absentee? What if you miss the registration deadline? Do you know when early voting begins? We’ve got the answers for you!