CHICAGO, Dec. 8, 2004: An unfortunate, but expected, decision was rendered today by a jury who heard one side of the story, the Muslim Civil Rights Committee (MCRC), said.

Judge's Denial Of Continuance Considered 'Attack On Islam' A local family is suing a Chicago Islamic charity over the death of its son in the Middle East.

We are not here to pass judgment of guilt or innocence - that is to be determined by a court of law. What we are here to do is draw attention to the fact that the Quranic Literacy Institute is not receiving a fair trial, nor a just due process. This is a case of justice being catered to the wealthy and powerful, and denied for the disenfranchised.

Quaker, Muslim Groups Demand Information On FBI Activities CHICAGO -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois believes the FBI and local police, working as members of the Joint Terrorism Task Force, are encouraging rampant spying, NBC5's Mary Ann Ahern reported.

CHICAGO - Citing a need for public accountability and to guard against the wholesale surveillance of religious and political organizations, a diverse group of Chicago-area associations and individuals...

Citing a need for public accountability and to guard against the wholesale surveillance of religious and political organizations, a diverse group of Chicago-area associations and individuals sharing a commitment to social justice and community service today filed federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) asking that agency to release surveillance files about those groups and individuals that were opened and maintained by FBI agents.

First national Muslim TV channel, which some welcome as a voice missing from mainstream media, seeks broad appeal.

The American Civil Liberties Union and the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (collectively, “ACLU”) is a national organization that works to protect civil rights and civil liberties.

(WASHINGTON, D.C., 11/19/04) - CAIR is once again calling on people of conscience to demand an apology from the MSNBC cable television network for anti-Arab/anti-Muslim remarks made on its "Imus in the Morning" program.

A fight among several Loyola students erupted on Oct. 22. At 3 a.m. the fight was reported by several of the students who were involved to the Chicago Police Department.

On November 13th or 14th (exact date depends on sighting of the new moon), the Muslim community in America will celebrate the end of the month-long fast of Ramadan with communal prayers around the country.

A new study reveals one in four Americans still hold stereotypes of Muslims. The study, sponsored by the Council on American-Islamic Relations, found many Americans still believe Muslims teach their children to hate and that they value life less than others.

I'm surprised there aren't more accidents in front of Debbie Norfleet's home. The fact her St. Charles house sits on Fifth Avenue, which veers off at a confusing Y intersection with Riverside Avenue, certainly has made for some roadway mayhem.

"Are you Yaser Tabbara?" the man on the other end of the phone wanted to know.

Dear Ms. Burnett, I received yet another call today.

"Are you Yaser Tabbara?"

Here we go again I thought.

Staff writer During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which began Friday, believers often give money to ease the plight of fellow Muslims overseas.

To Gary Roseblatt - Editor and Publisher I read with great interest your article entitled "How to Deal with American Muslims" (The Jewish Week, 09/10/04).

I read with great interest your article entitled "How to Deal with American Muslims" (The Jewish Week, 09/10/04). The same points could have been made by an American Muslim asking how we should deal with American Jews. How ironic is it that our differences are so similar. In a way, that comforts me. There is hope.

Mention the Muslim holy month of Ramadan to 8-year-old Afra Mirza and her sparkling brown eyes widen with anticipation.

* Regarding "Arrest of Cat Stevens breaks trust with moderates" (NCR, Oct. 8): A high-ranking U.S. official once asked me, "What is the single most detrimental scenario we must avoid at all costs, if we are ever to convince the world that our fight is against terrorism and not Islam?"