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Forty years of dictatorship comes to an end: Chicagoland Muslims celebrate Libyan liberation
(Chicago, 8/21/11) - The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) congratulates...
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CIOGC welcomes the end of a dark era and bringing justice to the victims of Sept. 11, 2001
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CIOGC supports the people of Syria and Yemen's right to freedom and denounces limiting access to...
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In connection with today’s controversial hearing being held by the committee on homeland security...
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(CHICAGO, MARCH 3, 2011) –The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago condemns the...
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(CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2011) - The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago is very...
CIOGC congratulates the Egyptian people on this historic day
CIOGC congratulates the Egyptian people on this historic day
CIOGC welcomes President’s State of the Union Address
CIOGC welcomes President’s State of the Union Address
Press Conference at CIOGC on Jan. 19, 2011
The Council along with CAIR-Chicago organized a press conference to affirm the rights of DuPage...
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MECCA, a member of the Council, had requested a conditional-use permit to build a mosque, school...
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CIOGC is shocked at the tragic attack on Congresswoman Giffords and calls to end hate mongering
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(CHICAGO- January 1, 2011) – The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago, offers its...
CIOGC honors military servicemen and servicewomen on Veteran’s Day
Muslim community commends troops who have served
In light of Baghdad Church massacre, CIOGC offers heartfelt sympathy to Catholic neighbors...
In light of Baghdad Church massacre, CIOGC offers heartfelt sympathy to Catholic neighbors and...
CIOGC stands in solidarity with the Jewish community and condemns act of terrorism
(CHICAGO- OCTOBER 29, 2010) - The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago stands with...
As 9/11 Anniversary Approaches, Faith and Civic Leaders Unite Against Hate
As 9/11 Anniversary Approaches, Faith and Civic Leaders Unite Against Hate
Leaders Joins Illinois...
Council calls for investigation of the involvement of health professionals in torture experiments
(Chicago, IL-June 7, 2010) - Physicians for Human Rights’ today released a new report, “Experiments...
Council condemns Time Square attempted bombing
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago strongly denounces the aborted bombing in...
Council welcomes repeal of travel policy
The Council welcomes the recent announcement by the Obama administration of withdrawing the policy...
CIOGC rejects marginalizing Illinois Muslim organizations from civic life based on unfounded accusat
(CHICAGO, 11/11/09) – The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (the Council) is...
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago Denounce Shooting Incident at Fort Hood
(Chicago, IL – November 06, 2009) - Earlier yesterday a United States officer in the military...
The Council condemns alleged terrorist plot by two Chicago men planned on foreign soil
hicago, Illinois – October 27, 2009 - The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (the...
American Muslims reflect on 9/11 and the need for greater interfaith dialogue
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (the Council), on behalf of Illinois’...
Illinois Muslims Mourn the Death of Senator Edward Kennedy
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (the Council) conveys its sincere and...
Illinois Muslims strive to reduce their carbon footprint during “Green” Ramadan
Chicago, Illinois – August 21, 2009 – The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (the...
The Council is grateful for President Obama's message to Muslims worldwide
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago applauds President Barack Obama for the...
American-Muslims deeply saddened, outraged by Little Rock, AR shooting
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (the Council) is saddened and disturbed by...
Illinois Muslims condemn today’s terror attacks in Mumbai
Press release condemening terrrist attacks in Mumbai, India
The Council is Saddened and Disturbed by anti-Semitic Attack on Temple Sholom
Council press release on arsonist attack on Temple Sholom
The Council Condemns Israel's Massacre of Palestinians in Gaza
A Council Statement condemning Israel's assault on the people of Gaza
Constitutional Convention Referendum
Presss Release on Constitutional Convention Referendum
Council Condemns Benazir Bhutto's Murder
Press Release on Benazir Bhutto's Murder