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Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham Represents Man at Unemployment Hearing
CAIR-Chicago Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham represented a man at his unemployment benefits hearing.
Associated Press: Prayer issue draws Muslim group to Nebraska
Unrest over a Muslim prayer issue and allegations of discrimination have drawn a visit to the state by regional members of a Muslim advocacy group.
CAIR-Chicago Hosts Summer 2008 Appreciation Day to Honor Interns, Volunteer Activists and Staff
CAIR-Chicago recently hosted its Summer 2008 Appreciation Day, where staff members, interns, and volunteer activists (VAs) spent the afternoon picnicking in Grant Park.
Chicago Tribune: Township official fell for anti-Muslim hoax
When a Frankfort Township official pressed "forward" on an anti-Muslim missive earlier this summer, he might have done more than disclose his feelings about Islam. He might have made himself the butt of a joke. The message that township assessor Paul Ruff forwarded was a hoax.
Associated Press: Frankfort Township assessor is standing by e-mail
A Frankfort Township official has refused to apologize for circulating an e-mail with anti-Islamic sentiments.
CAIR-Chicago Hosts Summer 2008 Appreciation Day to Honor Interns, Volunteer Activists and Staff
CAIR-Chicago recently hosted its Summer 2008 Appreciation Day, where staff members, interns, and volunteer activists (VAs) spent the afternoon picnicking in Grant Park.
CAIR-Chicago to Receive Delegation from Jordan Delegation
On August 21st, CAIR-Chicago will receive at its downtown office a delegation of graduate students and Islamic educators from Jordan. The all-women delegation wishes to learn more about CAIR’s efforts to advance the political rights of the Muslim community, as well as how Muslims engage in the political process, locally and nationally, in the United States.
CAIR Chicago to Co-Host Café Finjan
Feature 261 Café Finjan is a series of interfaith arts exchanges, begun in 2004 by the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (JCUA) as part of its Jewish-Muslim Community-Building Initiative.
Chicago Tribune: Frankfort Township Assessor Paul Ruff Stands by E-mail on Islam, Immigrants
Despite outrage from the local Muslim community, a Frankfort Township official did not apologize Wednesday for circulating an e-mail with anti-Islamic sentiments.
Huffington Post: Cafe Finjan: A Fine Blend of Jewish and Muslim Cultural Expression
At a time when one hears more of the animosity or supposed animosity between Muslims and Jews, programs such as Cafe Finjan arrive as a breath of fresh air. Post 9/11, the Muslim community has made an incredible effort to participate in inter-faith dialogue and inter-faith events such as this - after all it's ignorance that breeds fear
Civil Rights Director Represents Man at Citizenship Exam and Interview
Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham represented a man at his interview and exam for citizenship. The man passed the English and U.S. History test and will be approved pending his submission of additional requested documents.
CAIR-Chicago Represents Muslim Man at Infopass Appointment for Citizenship Status
CAIR-Chicago PILI Fellow Munsoor Hussain represented a Muslim man at an infopass appointment with United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Condo Association Apologizes for Offensive Depiction of Muslims
A local condo association agreed to publish an apology for reprinting an offensive cartoon.
Executive Director to Participate in CAIR-California's Annual Youth Leadership Conference at State Capitol
Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, will be taking part in CAIR-California's 4th annual Muslim Youth Leadership Program (MYPL) which is taking place this week from August 14-17th, 2008.
Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director, Re-Elected to Board of Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR)
During this meeting, Ahmed Rehab, CAIR-Chicago Executive Director, was re-elected to the board of ICIRR.
CAIR-Chicago Attends Community Roundtable Sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security
CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab, Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham, and Staff Attorney Kevin Vodak attended the quarterly Community Roundtable held by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Chicago Tribune: Frankfort Township Assessor Criticized for E-mail
Muslims in Will County are demanding an apology from Frankfort Township Assessor Paul Ruff for an e-mail he helped circulate that allegedly contained anti-Islamic sentiments.
CBS 2: Frankfort Township assessor criticized for e-mail
Muslims in Will County are demanding an apology from Frankfort Township Assessor Paul Ruff for an e-mail he helped circulate that allegedly contained anti-Islamic sentiments.
Chicago Tribune: Muslims Angered by E-mail Forwarded by Frankfort Township Assessor
Frankfort Township Assessor Paul Ruff has been asked to apologize to the local Muslim community after he circulated an e-mail with anti-Islamic sentiments, officials said.
Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham Represents Muslim Man at Appeal Hearing for Naturalization Application
Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham represented a man at his naturalization application appeal hearing

