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WGN 720 Radio: CAIR-Chicago condemns assassination of Bhutto
CAIR-Chicago Communications Coordinator, Reem Rahman discusses the recent assassination of Pakistan’s opposition leader, Benazir Bhutto with WGN’s Dean Richardson. She discusses the potential impact of the assassination as well as the sentiments of the public.
CAIR-Chicago to Participate in 38th Annual MSA-PSG Convention
CAIR-Chicago's Outreach Coordinator, Gerald Hankerson, will be participating in the 38th annual MSA-PSG Convention
Vocalo Public Radio: CAIR advocates for Georgia woman jailed for wearing headscarf in court
CAIR-Chicago Communications Coordinator Reem Rahman was recently interviewed by 89.5 FM, a station of Chicago public radio, to share insight on a discrimination case in Georgia involving a Muslim woman who refused to remove her head scarf.
Outreach Coordinator to Attend Cafe Finjan Planning Meeting
CAIR-Chicago's Outreach Coordinator, Gerald Hankerson, will be attending the upcoming Cafe Finjan planning meeting.
Immigration Raids Inhumane
Thank you for allowing Interfaith Worker Justice to speak out against immigration raids. The December 13 editorial, "U.S. must stop workplace raids, enact immigration reform," was right to point out how inhumane, unnecessary, and potentially dangerous it is for the government to initiate these raids.
Chicago Sun Times: Immigration raids inhumane
Thank you for allowing Interfaith Worker Justice to speak out against immigration raids.
Chicago Crescent: A simple recipe for advancement
Have you ever wondered why some countries are modern and prosperous while others remain poor and stagnant?
Attorneys Kevin Vodak and Rima Kapitan Settle Two Headscarf Related Discrimination Cases
CAIR-Chicago attorneys Kevin Vodak and Rima Kapitan settled two employment discrimination cases last month involving Muslim women and their right to wear the traditional headscarf, also known as the hijab.
CAIR-Chicago to Attend Grand Opening of the Niagra Foundation's New Office
What: Grand Opening of the Niagra Foundation's New Office
CAIR-Chicago to Co-Host Jewish-Muslim Text Study
CAIR-Chicago will be co-hosting this month's Jewish-Muslim text study session.
Special Report: CAIR-Chicago in Scotland
Last week, CAIR-Chicago Board Member Yaser Tabbara and I travelled to Glasgow to speak at the Scottish Islamic Foundation’s (SIF) annual national conference, entitled “Scottish Muslim Futures.”
Media Advisory: Illinois Muslims to Mark End of Hajj with Prayer and Celebration
On Monday, December 8th , the Muslim community in America will mark the end of the yearly pilgrimage to Mecca, or Hajj, with communal prayers and celebrations at locations around the country.
CAIR-Chicago, MYLS to Join MLK National Service Day 2009
CAIR-Chicago and the Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium (MYLS) will participate in coalition with several organizations in the Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) National Day of Service 2009. Many of the organizations feature youth programs and an interreligious engagement focus within their community outreach and advocacy. Both events will coincide with the national observance of the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Monday, January 19, 2009.
Media Monitors Network: Holy Land Foundation: When Prosecution turns to Persecution
In the most recent episode of the drama surrounding the HLF case we witnessed one of the greatest miscarriages of justice that we've seen in a very long time in America
Southtown Star: Appeals court finds Salah won't have to pay
A Bridgeview man once accused of funneling money to a Palestinian militant group has dodged a $156 million judgment in a potential landmark case after a federal appeals court dropped him from the case.
CAIR-Chicago: Outreach coordinator to speak at Jewish Muslim Community Building Initiative
CAIR-Chicago's Outreach Coordinator, Gerald Hankerson, will be speaking at the Jewish Muslim Community Building Initiative (JMCBI) meeting this Thursday.
CAIR-Chicago and Muslim Students Salute Newly Installed Judges of Cook County
CAIR-Chicago joined members of the greater Chicago Muslim community this week to witness the installation of 26 new Cook County Circuit Court judges. Over 60 students from Universal and Aqsa Schools of Bridgeview and MECCA attended the event.
Chicago Crescent: Struggling for the soul of conservatism
Throughout the past 25 years, Conservatism has stood out as a potent force in American politics.
Yale Law Students Uncover Bush Policy of Ethnic Profiling
American history is riddled with incidents of institutionalized discrimination and policies that marginalized minorities. While the federal government had come to regret such episodes, the current administration is repeating some of these mistakes.
Scottish Islamic Foundation: Belief in Action Tour with CAIR
Two senior members from the Council on American Islamic Relations will be touring Scotland in advance of their appearance at the Scottish Muslim Futures conference in Glasgow.

