"A crucible for secularism," by Tom Hundley was an incendiary piece of journalism that offends the ideals of a pluralistic society, and characterizing religious people – both Muslim and Christian – in a negative light (Page 1, June 19). The tone of the article uses the classic "us versus them" schoolyard tactic to pit Islam and Christianity as competing for the supremacy of Europe and then dismisses both as thorns in the side of secularism.

"I think there has been some reluctance to step up and say that these individuals are indeed non-representative Muslims because certain commentators may see that as whitewashing or watering down our fight against terrorism." - Ahmed Rehab, executive director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Chicago chapter.

Ahmed Rehab Says Accused Plotters Have Nothing To Do With Islam

Sie sind erfolgreich, angesehen und integriert – muslimische Einwanderer kommen in Amerika gut zurecht. Ein Streifzug durch das islamische Chicago Von Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff

Congratulations to Michael Tackett, the Tribune's associate managing editor in Washington, on his wonderful piece "Melting ice with Westerners" (News, May 10). As a Muslim-American activist who spends most of his waking hours "melting ice" with fellow Westerners, I am very appreciative of an article that brings forth the moderate and refreshing views of credible mainstream leaders from the Muslim world.

A retired Christian minister now living in Naperville, Geurkink has been inside dozens of churches and even some synagogues over the years, but this was like no worship space he had ever seen.

A local Islamic group is leading an effort to try to get a major cable TV company to include in its basic package a Muslim-oriented channel.

Student journalists at the College of DuPage ran 12 controversial political cartoons depicting the prophet Muhammad, including the one that sparked riots worldwide, saying they wanted to provoke discussion.

"The men, who are legal permanent residents, allege in the lawsuit filed Thursday that the government has denied them citizenship for up to two years even though they have passed every test and interview."

Ten Muslim men have filed a federal lawsuit alleging the government has violated their civil rights by denying them U-S citizenship.

Ten Muslim men have filed a federal lawsuit alleging the government has violated their civil rights by denying them U.S. citizenship.

Ten Muslim men have filed a federal lawsuit alleging the government has violated their civil rights by denying them U.S. citizenship.

Ten Chicago area Muslim men filed a class-action lawsuit against the federal government Thursday alleging their quest to become U.S. citizens is being delayed because of their Islamic faith and male gender.

Ten Chicago-area Muslim men filed a federal lawsuit against the government Thursday claiming their citizenship applications have been postponed for years because of their national and religious background.

Ten Muslim men allege that they have been denied U.S. citizenship for up to two years, in violation of their civil rights, despite passing every test and interview, according to a federal lawsuit filed Thursday.

It is a tremendous public disservice for The News-Sentinel to publish the unfounded and misguided ravings of an extremist.

Illegal immigrants and their allies gathered Monday for marches, prayers and demonstrations on a planned national day of economic protest, boycotting work, school and shopping to show their importance to the country.

Standing on the front lines of the immigrant rights movement is a network of eager volunteers and tech-savy organizers who have labored for weeks to make Monday's rally in downtown Chicago possible.

The soldier's silhouette leans against his rifle as he kneels at the foot of a small cross. For more than six years, that veterans' memorial has stood at a busy Burbank intersection without complaint. But when the city decided to make it the centerpiece of the 2006-07 vehicle sticker, that riled lifelong resident Nichole Schultz.

Four protesters arrested outside a Chicago Minuteman meeting in Arlington Heights last October pleaded guilty to battery Tuesday, but before leaving the courthouse some denied they did anything wrong.