A Burbank resident alleged of a 2003 bombing of an Arab-American family’s van was charged by federal agents July 11 with a hate crime for the same incident.

When people walk by a coffee shop near a university, they are not usually surprised to see an open mike session.

Muslim-Americans are airing a new public service announcement on the heels of the London terrorist attacks.

In 2003, Eric Nix was charged with a hate crime after he hurled a fireworks-type mortar into a Muslim family's van in Burbank.

A Burbank man was arrested Monday on federal charges he violated the civil rights of a Muslim family when he allegedly tossed a fireworks explosive into their unoccupied van.

As they learn about the American Dream, these kids wonder if it's theirs to pursue. The boys, with some affection, call their school "the box."

Council cites radio, Internet for increase in discrimination WASHINGTON- Anti-Muslim Internet traffic and radio broadcasts are fueling an atmosphere of hate and contributing to increased discrimination, the Council on American-Islamic Relations said Wednesday.

Muslims move in, but facilities often fought Invitations were delivered to every neighbor along Old Orchard Road in Harvard. But when the day arrived to meet the likely new owners of the brick church at the end of their street, no one showed up.

Ahmed Rehab talks to Flashpoints' Solange Etcheverriez on Pacifica National Radio about anti-Muslim hate crimes in Chicago.

The FBI is investigating racist and threatening phone calls to a Muslim couple in Chicago Ridge, a national advocacy group official said Friday.

Following Sept. 11, more than 1,200 Arab and Muslim immigrants were detained and arrested.

Elderhostel works with Muslims on education project Under the silver dome of the Islamic Cultural Center in Northbrook, the young boy lifted his hands to his ears and raised his voice sounding the afternoon call to prayer.

Concerned about Saudi Arabian influence on American religious life, a Washington-based international watchdog group visited 15 American mosques to check for Saudi-published tracts, magazines and books.

On January 30th the people of Iraq voted for their new leader in what is said to be a triumph for democracy and freedom. However, there are still several problems that must be addressed before victory is declared.

A set of lectures will be held Feb. 16 and 23 ad the Islamic Cultural Center, 1810 N. Pfingsten Road, Northbrook.

CAIR-Chicago's Director, Yaser Tabbara, was featured on the winter edition of the ACLU Illinois' brief. You can read the story here.

'Building Bridges to Islam' events co-hosted by Edlerhostel CHICAGO, IL -- The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today announced that, because of popular demand, it is extending the "Building Bridges to Islam" lecture series currently being offered in cooperation with Elderhostel, the nation's largest educational and travel organization for older adults.

Listen to the audio here (Arabic & English)

DePaul University College of Law Professor M. Cherif Bassiouni is scheduled to deliver the keynote address to a gathering of the Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations February 26 at the Islamic Foundation of Villa Park, 300 W. Highridge Road.

Website Features Press Center, Community News & Announcements CHICAGO, IL -- The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today launched its new online center located at: www.cairchicago.org.