In 2010, Ali AlQaisi left his hometown of Baghdad amid escalating sectarian violence that had hit too close to home his father was killed, a cousin was injured and he himself was shot. Now, living in Carol Stream, he helps other new immigrants to the U.S.
Driving north along I-294, half a mile north of I-290, you might notice a billboard showing an illustration of a covered Muslim woman with an outstretched hand and closed fist. It s part of a four-week "My Hijab-My Right" campaign launched by three Chicago-area Islamic groups to combat negative stereotypes about Muslim women.
Ten Illinois high school students from diverse religious and spiritual backgrounds have been selected to participate in Benedictine University s first interfaith mentorship program.
In keeping with the theme of Women s History Month, I will be part of a panel of women speakers sharing insights on the opportunities and challenges facing women in media leadership on April 8 at Harper College in Palatine.
Teacher and school employee shortages have worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Illinois Education Association s fourth annual State of Education report released Wednesday.