In light of the IL-GOP press release asking ICIRR to disengage from CAIR-Chicago based on baseless accusations, the CIOGC asks community members to respond to this smear tactic by following three simple actions:

"There are some seven million Muslims in America who are all peaceful, patriotic and support our troops so along with being deeply saddened and horrified by these events we are also concerned that people might call into question our patriotism and loyalty to this country," said Amina Sharif, Council On American Islamic Relations.

Our Annual Event is set to take place on Saturday, March 7, 2009, 6:00PM at the Drury Lane Banquet Hall in Oak Brook Terrace, IL. Please mark your calendars and show your support by attending that day.