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Chicago's Radio Islam Deserves Spotlight
Tuesday's front page article on "hate Web sites" does a poor job of differentiating between Chicago's own respected community institution, Radio Islam on WCEV 1450 AM, and the foul fringe website masquerading by the same web name and featured in the article.
CAIR-Chicago Joins the Chicago Area Law School Consortium at 11th Annual Reception
The Chicago Area Law School Consortium hosted their 11th Annual Meet the Public Service Employers Reception at the Loyola University Chicago School of Law, located in the Downtown campus
CAIR-Chicago Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony for Glenview Ismaili Center
CAIR-Chicago participated in the Foundation Ceremony of the Ismaili Worship House and Center in Glenview along with Illinois Governor Blagojevich, Glenview’s village president, heads of the national and regional Ismaili organizations, and invited guests.
Dr. Ashqar's Sentencing to be Continued November 21, 2007
Dr. Abdelhaleem Ashqar's sentencing trial is scheduled to continue on November 21, 2007 at 8:30 a.m.
Muslim Man Sworn-In for Citizenship after CAIR-Chicago Represents Man in Update Interview
CAIR-Chicago Civil Rights Coordinator Christina Abraham represented a Muslim man in an update interview for his citizenship application
CAIR-Chicago Governmental Relations Coordinator to Appear on Radio Islam
Who: CAIR-Chicago Governmental Relations Coordinator Sadiya Ahmed will appear on Radio Islam (1450 AM) with Host, Jenna Hashim What: Discussion of CAIR-Chicago mobilization activities and election analysis
Please Attend Abdelhaleem Ashqar Trial Sentencing
Dr. Abdelhaleem Ashqar, co-defendant in the case of United States v. Salah, will be sentenced this Thursday, November 8, 2007.
CAIR-Chicago Lecture at Claremont Colleges, California: "Islam Explained"
The Claremont Colleges MSA is pleased to welcome Ahmed Rehab, the Executive Director of CAIR-Chicago, for a talk titled, " Islam Explained" Rehab's lecture aims to explain the central tenets of Islam as well as to dispel misconceptions that cloud the image of a faith that has more than one billion adherents worldwide.
CAIR-Chicago Welcomes Center for Interfaith Engagement at DePaul University
CAIR-Chicago joined DePaul University students, faculty, staff and invited guests in welcoming the department’s new Center for Interreligious Engagement (C.I.E.).
Chicago Tribune: Fighting imaginary terrorist threats
Growing up in Chicago as a soccer-crazed teenager in the 1990s, I never gave the Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development much thought.
Medill Reports: Chicago Muslims Weigh in on Charity Verdict
Chicago-area Muslim leaders' reaction was mixed following the federal government's setback in a Texas court earlier this week in its case against the Holy Land Foundation, once described as a promoter of terrorism "masquerading as a charity."
CAIR-Chicago Ramadan Outreach 2007 Digest
During the blessed month of Ramadan, CAIR-Chicago's Ramadan Outreach effort ended successfully after having met with various mosques and Islamic centers in the Chicagoland area and beyond.
CAIR-Chicago Reps Chosen as Next Generation Fellows
CAIR's Ahmed Rehab and Yaser Tabbara have been selected as Next Generation Fellows of the American Assembly; the pair participated in the Midwest conference of the Assembly, October 18-20, 2007, in Chicago, IL.
CAIR-Chicago Represents Muslim Man in Citizenship Delay Update Interview
CAIR-Chicago Civil Rights Coordinator Christina Abraham attended an update interview with a man experiencing a citizenship delay for over two years. During the interview, the man was recommended for approval.
Muslim Woman Photographed by Police without Proper Attire: Charges Against Her Dismissed
CAIR-Chicago Attorney Rima Kapitan represented a Muslim woman who was charged with battery after a dispute with a neighbor. Police then took the woman to the police station, where she was asked to remove her blouse for photographs.
CAIR-Chicago Co-Hosts Successful David Cole Lecture
This past Tuesday CAIR-Chicago co-hosted a successful lecture by David Cole to coincide with the fall release of his newest book "Less Safe, Less Free: Why America is Losing the War on Terror."
CAIR-Chicago Keynote Speech “Common Faith, Common Humanity” at Oakton Community College
What: “Common Faith, Common Humanity” Eid Celebration Dinnerby the Oakton Community College Muslim Students Association
CAIR-Chicago at Harold Washington Public Library for “One Book, One Chicago” Discussion
CAIR-Chicago participated in a panel discussion with other community activists to explore how an iconic 20th century play exposes alarming historical parallels between citizens targeted for witch hunts during the colonial period, alleged communists accused of treason during the McCarthy era, and Muslims and Arabs targeted in the current War on Terror.
David Cole Lecture - "Less Safe, Less Free: Why America is Losing the War on Terror"
"Less Safe, Less Free: Why America is Losing the War on Terror" is the newest book from author David Cole. CAIR-Chicago is co-sponsoring a book signing and discussion this October 16, 2007 to coincide with the book's fall release.

