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NBC5 News: Muslim group sues city of Des Plaines [VIDEO]
The American Islamic Center is suing the city of Des Plaines for violating its religious freedoms. NBC5 reports.
CBS2: Chicago Islamic group sues Des Plaines for discrimination [VIDEO]
CBS2 reports on the lawsuit CAIR-Chicago filed against the city of Des Plaines for refusing to issue a zoning permit for the American Islamic Center.
Arab Muslim employees face discrimination at local car dealership
The EEOC filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, September 18, charging a Tinley Park car dealership with harassment of three Arab Muslim employees. CAIR-Chicago will be filing further claims of discrimination on behalf of these employees later this week.
WBBM 780: American Islamic Center files lawsuit against Des Plaines city council [AUDIO]
WBBM Radio's Bob Conway shares news of the case filed on Monday, September 16 against the city of Des Plaines, alleging that members of the city council were discriminatory in their refusal to issue an Islamic center's zoning permit request.
WGN Radio: Suit filed in district court against Des Plaines [AUDIO]
WGN AM Radio reports on the recent case brought forth by CAIR-Chicago on behalf of the Bosnian American Islamic Center against the city of Des Plaines.
CLTV: CAIR-Chicago files lawsuit against city of Des Plaines [VIDEO]
CAIR-Chicago announced on Monday, September 16 that it has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the American Islamic Center against Des Plaines, IL. CLTV Evening News reports.
ABC7: Muslim center files suit against Des Plaines [VIDEO]
ABC7 reports on the lawsuit filed on Monday, September 16th against the city of Des Plaines.
WBEZ 91.5: Islamic group sues city of Des Plaines for discrimination [AUDIO]
WBEZ's Shannon Heffernan reports on CAIR-Chicago's recent case filed on behalf of the Bosnian American Islamic Center against the city of Des Plaines.
Chicago Tribune: Muslim group says Des Plaines zoning denial violates religious freedom
A Bosnian Muslim congregation filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Des Plaines and five aldermen, alleging they violated its religious freedom when they denied permission to convert a vacant office building into a community center and Muslim house of worship.
NBC5: Muslim Group Sues Des Plaines for Denying Community Center
A Muslim organization has sued a suburban Chicago community for allegedly violating its rights to freedom of religion by denying it permission to open a community center.
Chicago Sun-Times: Islamic group sues Des Plaines for rejecting planned mosque
The Chicago Sun-Times covers the recent controversy in Des Plaines over the city's denial to issue a zoning permit to the American Islamic Center.
Des Plaines Journal: Bosnian Muslim Group Sues Des Plaines
The American Islamic Center of Chicago filed a lawsuit in federal court against the city of Des Plaines claiming the city violated its Constitutional rights by denying a zoning amendment to open a Bosnian Islamic religious and community center.
Associated Press: Islamic center sues Des Plaines for discrimination
The Associated Press reports on a lawsuit filed against the city of Des Plaines for refusing to approve a request for a zoning permit to the American Islamic Center.
Daily Herald: Muslim group sues Des Plaines for denying religious center
The Daily Herald reports on the American Islamic Center's lawsuit against the city of Des Plaines for its refusal to approve a zoning permit for its religious and educational institution.
Islamic Center sues City of Des Plaines for zoning denial
CAIR-Chicago has joined the law offices of Anthony J. Peraica to file a complaint in federal court on behalf of the American Islamic Center against the City of Des Plaines.
“The Muslims Are Coming!” and the better angels of our nature
The Muslims are Coming!, directed by Dean Obeidallah and Negin Farsad, is part mockumentary, part adventure story. The movie provides a compelling portrait of a roguish group of Muslim comedians who bring their stand up show to venues across the Southern United States and the reactions they receive from audiences and interactions on the street.
CAIR-Chicago welcomes a new staff member!
CAIR-Chicago proudly welcomes Austin Huette as our newest staff member. Thanks to former Communications Coordinator Ambreen Zuberi for her spirited contributions!
CAIR-Chicago's 500th intern graduates! [PHOTOS]
Last week, interns and law clerks attended a ceremony where their work was personally commended. Outreach Coordinator Gerald Hankerson announced that the ceremony marks the 500th intern to have graduated from CAIR-Chicago's Internship program!
CAIR-Chicago's 500th intern graduates! [PHOTOS]
Last week, interns and law clerks attended a ceremony where their work was personally commended. Outreach Coordinator Gerald Hankerson announced that the ceremony marks the 500th intern to have graduated from CAIR-Chicago's Internship program!
Islamic art film screening and panel on August 29th
Join CAIR-Chicago, the Illinois Humanities Council, and Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) for a film screening and panel discussion of Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World, a documentary film narrated by Susan Sarandon.

