CHICAGO (CBS) ― The debate over whether a mosque should be built near Ground Zero in New York City is playing out here in Illinois.
Earlier this week, Gov. Pat Quinn stepped into the controversy, saying he was against the mosque being built near the site of the 9/11 terror attack.

Islamic rights advocates say there’s been a rise in the number of threats directed at local Muslims. And some of these threats are being delivered right to their doors. CBS 2’s Mike Puccinelli reports.

When Ahmed Rehab walks up to his suburban home these days it’s with a new sense of awareness. That’s because of what he found waiting for him in his mailbox just a few days ago, a postmarked typewritten hate-filled letter complete with a death threat.

Chicago area Muslims are fearful of backlash as a foiled terror plot exposes the suspects as being Pakistani Muslims. [Video]

The Chicago area Muslim community fears backlash from recent Muslim terror plot arrests. This fear is particularly evident near the area surrounding Devon Ave, which is famous for its restaurants, businesses and neighborhood strong in South Asian heritage. [Video]

Ahmed Rehab responds to the Israeli Lebanon conflict. [Video]