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ABC 7, Ahmed Rehab: Chicago Area Muslims React to IL Gov.’s Comments Regarding “Ground Zero Mosque”

CAIR-Chicago representatives along with other local leaders held a press conference to discuss their disappointment with recent comments by Illinois Governor Pat Quinn regarding the “Ground Zero” mosque controversy. Continue reading

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WGN: Muslim Leaders Discuss “Ground Zero Mosque” and Opposition to Mosques Nationwide

CAIR-Chicago representatives and local Muslim leaders discussed their disappointment in IL Gov. Pat Quinn’s comments regarding the New York mosque controversy and their concern that a growing anti-Muslim network is spreading Islamophobia through fear mongering. Continue reading

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ABC: Ahmed Rehab discusses Muslim chaplain’s dismissal from force

Ahmed Rehab and Muslim leaders talk about local Imam’s dismissal from Illinois State Police chaplaincy program due to Islamophobic innuendo Continue reading

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FOX News, Ahmed Rehab: Muslim State Police Chaplain’s Appointment Revoked

Chicago – The Illinois State Police has revoked the appointment of a prominent cleric to become the department’s first Muslim chaplain. Continue reading

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ABC News: CAIR-Chicago discusses Islamophobic smear campaign against Chicago Imam, Sheikh Kifah

The Illinois State Police Department currently has 37 chaplains or volunteer clergy who provide spiritual support for troopers, other employees and their families. Most are Christian; some are Jewish; and until last December, none was Muslim. Continue reading

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CBS News: Threats Against Chicago Muslims on the Rise

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. Continue reading

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