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Act Now!
To paraphrase a well known hadith (a statement by Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him) – when you...
American-Muslims Stand Up for Equal Treatment Under Law
Aafia Siddiqui
Isolation and Depravation in Illinois’ Tamms Correctional Facility
Illinois’ Muslim community, represented by the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago,...
Chicago Muslims & Jews Speak with One Voice on Peace & Justice
A statement of solidarity against hatred and for peace and justice in the Middle East
A Message to President Obama: Don't Be Silent
I am honored to be among you in this very cold day of Chicago speaking out in support of our...
Solemn Funeral Procession for Gaza Victims
Christian Peacemaker Teams are holding a "Solemn Funeral Procession" from Federal Plaza to the...
A Call to Action for Gaza
a letter to the community from Zaher Sahloul on Gaza
The Council Condemns Desecration of Synagogues
The Council's response to the desecration of local synagogues
Taxi Workers Organizing
More than 50 cab drivers have been murdered in Chicago in the last ten years. CIOGC has partnered...
Hassiba Belbachir Campaign
The Council urges the US government to honor the Belbachir family's request for an investigation...
Remembering Hassiba Belbachir
Hassiba Belbachir, an Algerian national, had been awaiting immigration hearings and died under...
What Happened to Hassiba in a US Prison
What really happened to Hassiba? She died mysteriously in the US detention....but how?
A Sister's Tribute
That's how Hassiba's sister remembers her...
Haroon Paryani Case
On February 4, 2005, Michael Jackson, a 37 year old CPA for the City of Chicago, according to eye...