Chicago Tribune

11.1.24

New Rohingya Americans step up to vote: ‘If you don’t go vote, we lose one voice’

Chicago Sun-times

11.1.24

Muslim leaders call for resignation of state Sen. Sara Feigenholtz after anti-Muslim social media posts

Chicago Tribune

11.1.24

Muslim civil rights group leads call for state Sen. Sara Feigenholtz to resign over social media post

Illinois Public Media

10.29.24

‘Not a monolith’: South Asian voters emphasize policy over identity politics

The Daily Northwestern

10.22.24

Resolution honoring Wadee Alfayoumi passes U.S. Senate almost one year after murder

Democracy Now!

9.26.24

Senate Passes Resolution Honoring 6-Year-Old Palestinian American Hate Crime Victim

Hoodline

9.25.24

U.S. Senate Unites to Honor Young Palestinian-American Victim of Alleged Hate Crime in Plainfield

NBC Chicago

9.25.24

US Senate passes resolution honoring Palestinian-American boy killed in alleged Plainfield hate crime

Fox 32

9.25.24

'The Wadee Resolution' passes US Senate

CBS Chicago

9.25.24

U.S. Senate passes resolution honoring 6-year-old Plainfield, Illinois boy killed

abc 7

9.25.24

'The Wadee Resolution': Senate passes act recognizing suburban boy was brutally killed in hate-crime

Chicago Sun-Times

9.25.24

Senate passes resolution honoring Palestinian American boy killed in alleged Plainfield hate crime

Democracy now!

9.18.24

“Hide Your Head in a Bag”: GOP Senator Insults Arab American Witness at Hate Crimes Hearing

Independent

9.18.24

Republican senator shouts at Muslim witness and falsely accuses her of supporting Hamas at hate crime hearing

Associated Press

9.18.24

Senator tells activist to hide her ‘head in a bag’ during hate crimes hearing

MSNBC

9.18.24

Sen. John Kennedy used a Senate hearing on hate crimes to spew hate

CBS News

9.18.24

Durbin holds U.S. Senate hearing on rise in hate crimes, which ends up turning hostile

Zeteo

9.18.24

EXCLUSIVE: Mehdi Interviews the Mother of the Palestinian-American Child Stabbed to Death After Oct. 7th

Zeteo

9.18.24

Republican Senator Targets Only Muslim Witness at Hate Crimes Hearing

Advocate

9.18.24

Senate hate crimes hearing devolves when Republican tells Arab American witness to ‘hide your head in a bag’

Huffington Post

9.17.24

GOP Sen. John Kennedy To Arab American Witness: 'You Support Hamas, Don't You?’

Chicago Sun-Times

9.17.24

Senate Republicans ignore mother of slain Plainfield Palestinian American boy at hate crime hearing

Chicago Tribune

9.17.24

Congressional hearing will be the first one to address slaying of 6-year-old Palestinian boy from Chicago area

the intelligencer

6.29.24

Despair in the air: For many voters, the Biden-Trump debate means a tough choice just got tougher

Daily Herald

5.7.24

Illinois Teacher of the Year receives her own holiday in Aurora

reuters

5.4.24

Explainer: How US campus protests over Gaza differ from Vietnam war era

Middle East Eye

4.26.24

Biden campaign refuses invitation to address US Muslim voter advocacy groups

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

4.2.24

Skokie iftar dinner draws Muslims, local elected leaders

ABC7 CHICAGO

3.27.24

Chicago Muslim women athletics group works to empower women in sports

MAKTOOB MEDIA

3.27.24

Over 100 organisations declare Hindu supremacy matter of “acute concern” in US

THE WIRE

3.26.24

100+ Rights Groups Alarmed by Rising Hindu Supremacy in the US

RIVER CITIES’ READER

1.10.24

Two Generations of Ali, and An Inspiring Children's Book, Sponsored by the Muslim Civic Coalition

Senator ram Villivalam Press release

10.25.23

Villivalam passes plan to provide halal and kosher food options in public schools

RIVER CITIES’ READER

11.30.24

Muslim Civic Coalition Hosts Annual State of the Coalition Brunch to Celebrate Fifth Milestone Year

The Jewish Voice

8.21.23

Jewish Illinois Governor Nixes Availability of Kosher, Halal Meals in Schools, Hospitals

Windy City Times

8.12.23

Healthcare Cultural Competency Law approved, Illinois Healthcare Cultural Competency Coalition responds

The Messenger News.

6.1.23

Illinois to Include Halal, Kosher Options in School Meals After Muslim Students Forced to Skip Lunch

The Guardian

6.1.23

‘None of the Muslim kids can eat’: Illinois to provide halal and kosher meals to schoolkids

Daily herald

5.30.23

Suburban Mosaic: Landmark Muslim bills on their way to becoming laws

Windy City Times

5.25.23

Illinois Healthcare Cultural Competency Coalition applauds passage of HB 2450

Daily herald

5.8.23

Suburban Mosaic: Leaders say Muslim Americans are gaining political clout

Chicago Tribune

2.2.23

Chicago-area parents want zabiha-halal and kosher food options in schools. A proposed bill would be a game changer.

cbs chicago news

1.17.23

DuSable Museum and Muslim Civic Coalition celebrating Muhammad Ali Day in Illinois

Daily herald

1.2.23

Suburban Mosaic: The top stories from our diverse communities in 2022

Daily herald

12.12.22

Muslim nonprofits receive grants to help serve suburbs

Daily herald

12.5.22

Muslim Civic Coalition marks historic firsts

Daily herald

11.21.22

Legislation seeks to ensure halal, kosher foods available in hospitals, schools

WILL/Illinois Public Media

8.23.22

Illinois Has the Highest Per Capita Population of American Muslims

Wttw Chicago

8.18.22

New Study Looks into Strengths, Needs of Muslims in Illinois

The Daily Line

8.16.22

Illinois has more Muslims per capita than any other state but has never had a Muslim elected official. That could soon change

politico

7.29.22

Illinois Playbook

Chicago Tribune

7.28.22

Afternoon Briefing: Illinois has largest Muslim population in US

Chicago Tribune

7.28.22

Illinois Muslims optimistic after report shows they’re among country’s most diverse and fastest-growing faith communities

WBEZ Chicago

7.28.22

Illinois has the most Muslims per capita in the US. A new report provides a snapshot of their needs.

Interfaith America

7.28.22

Who are Illinois Muslims? New Study Shows They’re Diverse, Civic-Minded and Generous

Daily Herald

7.25.22

Suburban Mosaic: Aurora marks Puerto Rican community's 50 years of contributions

Washington news post

1.17.21

Illinois celebrates inaugural Muhammad Ali Day

WREX NBC Rockford

1.17.21

Muhammad Ali Day

WTTW Chicago Tonight

1.17.21

Muhammad Ali’s Fight for Civil Rights Celebrated, Remembered in Illinois

NBC 5 Chicago

1.17.21

Illinois Celebrates Muhammad Ali Day

WTvO ABC Rockford

1.17.21

IL Celebrates First “Muhammad Ali Day”

WGN 9 Chicago

1.17.21

Illinois celebrates inaugural Muhammad Ali Day

ABC 7 Chicago

1.17.21

Illinois Celebrates Muhammad Ali Day

WREX NBC Rockford

1.17.21

Illinois celebrates Muhammad Ali Day for the first time

fox 32 Chicago

1.17.21

Illinois celebrates first 'Muhammad Ali Day'

fox 32 Chicago

1.17.21

Illinois' first ever Muhammad Ali commemorative holiday

1470 WMBD Peoria

1.17.21

Illinois honors Muhammad Ali with a holiday

ABC 7 Chicago

1.17.21

Muhammad Ali Day being celebrated in Illinois for first time

ABC 7 Chicago

1.17.21

Illinois Celebrates First Muhammad Ali Day

WTTW Chicago

1.15.21

Illinois Celebrates First Holiday Dedicated to Boxing Legend Muhammad Ali

The Chicago Tribune

1.14.21

Two different holidays, one shared mission : In Illinois Jan. 17 will be dedicated to both Martin Luther King Jr. and Muhammad Ali

Religion News Service

1.14.21

Illinois marks ‘Muhammad Ali Day’ as boxer’s legacy continues

Chicago Sun-Times

1.14.21

King and Ali, two champions for justice

The Chicago Tribune

1.13.22

Muhammad Ali Day part of new state law requiring public schools curriculum include contributions to U.S. history by Muslim Americans, other faith groups

The Daily Herald

1.10.22

Suburban Mosaic: Illinois to observe Muhammad Ali Day along with MLK on Jan. 17

women’s running

10.4.21

Doors Open to High School Runners as Uniform Policies Shift to Favor Inclusivity

athletic business

9.28.21

Illinois Law Allows Student-Athletes to Alter Uniforms

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Daily Herald

9.27.21

Illinois law will allow athletes to modify uniforms for cultural, religious reasons

The Washington Post

9.24.21

Illinois passes legislation to allow student athletes to wear hijab without waivers

Religion News service

9.24.21

Illinois passes legislation to allow student-athletes to wear hijab without waivers

WBEZ

9.20.21

New Illinois Bill Makes Sports Uniforms More Inclusive

Indianapolis Business Journal

9.17.21

Shariq Siddiqui: Program aims to educate on Muslim Americans

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Advantage News

9.15.21

New laws for schools focus on inclusivity

My Journal-Courier

9.13.21

New laws for schools focus on inclusivity

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WTTW

9.9.21

‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Oak Lawn

The Fulcrum

9.3.21

Illinois Democrats slammed for rushing a partisan redistricting plan

Chicago Sun-Times

9.2.21

Latino advocacy group calls on Pritzker to veto new legislative maps because they are ‘hindering’ Hispanic voting rights

ivn network

9.2.21

Illinois Lawmakers Ignore Constituent Pleas with Revised Legislative Maps

WBEZ

8.30.21

Illinois Lawmakers Are Meeting To Redraw District Maps. Some Groups Want More Transparency.

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Daily Herald

8.26.21

Voting rights advocates ask lawmakers to slow down remap process

illinois senate democrats

8.19.21

New Villivalam law allows students excused religious absences

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central illinois proud

7.21.21

Dunlap Runner Helping Change How IHSA Athletes Will Look in Competition

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Chicago Now

7.3.21

DuPage County, Illinois Muslims and Chicago cops

The telegraph

6.30.21

Muslim coalition urges changes to 'inequitable' Legislative maps

Chicago Crusader

6.5.21

After Concerns, North Lawndale Remains Intact in New Illinois Redistricted Proposal

Chicago Tribune

6.3.21

4 Historic Bills Passed by Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition Wait for Gov. Pritzker’s Approval; Includes Day to Honor Muhammad Ali

illinois senate democrats

5.27.21

Students could modify athletic uniforms for modesty, comfort under Murphy legislation

Chicago Sun-Times

5.27.21

Remap Redo: Democrats ‘Proud’ of Revised Legislative Maps — But GOP Dubs It Another ‘Poor Excuse For Democracy’

WCIA

5.27.21

Illinois Democrats Unveil Revised Political Maps After Critics Hammer Gerrymandering in First Draft

Wbez

5.27.21

Illinois Democrats Tweak Legislative Boundaries In New Release Of Political Maps

News Nation USA

5.27.21

Gov. J.B. Pritzker Signs New Legislative Maps, Calling Them 'Fair Representation' - But GOP Dubs Governor A Liar

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The state journal-register

5.26.21

Proposed maps slammed by GOP, community groups; Democrats provide few answers

wttw

5.26.21

Springfield’s Last-Minute Session Shuffle

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the state journal-register

5.26.21

Proposed Maps Slammed By GOP, Community Groups; Democrats Provide Few Answers

Illinois business journal

5.26.21

Redistricting Hearings Open Amid Sharp Disagreements Over Legislative Maps

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

5.6.21

The Iftar Meal Looks Different During a Pandemic Ramadan, but Chicago-Area Muslims are Finding Solace in Traditional, Tenderly Made Dishes

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WTTW

5.3.21

Redistricting Offers Once-a-Decade Opportunity for Communities Seeking Representation

senator laura ellman

4.22.21

Ellman Pushes to Include Muslim History in Illinois Schools

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wsiltv

4.14.21

House Lawmakers Advance Bill to Address Bullying in Illinois Schools

The State Journal-Register

4.5.21

US Census Data, Fairness at Center of Illinois Redistricting Debate

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DAILY HERALD

3.21.21

Suburban Mosaic: Area Asian Americans to Rally Against Hate March 27

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DAILY HERALD

3.17.21

Murphy Fights for More Inclusive Athletic Uniforms at Illinois Schools

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The NonProfit Times

2.23.21

Philanthropic, Muslim Leaders Launch ‘Year of Learning’

PATCH NEWS

2.10.21

American Muslims to Hold Conversation with Dr. Fauci

THE DEPAULIA

2.7.21

Community Organizations Call for Removal of President of DePaul-Partnered Police Union

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NCTV17

1.28.21

Comprehensive Study Will Give a Snapshot of Muslim Community in Illinois

Chicago Tribune

1.12.21

Naperville residents to contribute to report that will capture portrait of Muslims in Illinois

WBEZ CHICAGO

1.7.21

What U.S. Capitol Siege Reveals About America’s Culture and Politics

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

10.24.20

Immigrant Leaders to Make One Million Calls to Get Out the Vote

wttw

8.6.20

‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: West Ridge

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Newsweek

3.12.20

Coalition of Muslim Political Groups Launches $1 Million Campaign to Get More Muslims to Vote In 2020

Chicago Monitor

12.28.20

2020 Presidential Election in Chicago: The Success of Community Organizing

Daily Herald

12.20.20

American Muslims are bullish on and involved in their nation

First demographic report on Illinois Muslims is underway

PATCH NEWS

12.7.20

Elected Officials Join at the State of the Coalition Brunch

WBEZ CHICAGO

10.1.20

Muslim Americans Are As Polarized On Politics As Everyone Else, Poll Finds

ABC 7 Chicago

6.17.20

Chicago-area census caravans try to reach undercounted communities

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