Latest Updates


May 17, 2019
CIOGC condemns arson against New Haven, Connecticut mosque

Dear CIOGC Community,

During the blessed month of Ramadan, we are encouraged to strengthen our resolve, particularly during times of grea...

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May 17, 2019
CIOGC condemns terrorist attacks on Sri Lanka churches and hotels

The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) vehemently condemns the terrorist attacks that killed at least 207 people and left...

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May 17, 2019
Chicago Muslims deeply saddened by fire at Notre Dame Cathedral

The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC), a unifying federation of more than 50 Chicagoland Islamic institutions, extends it...

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May 17, 2019
CIOGC makes an impact in Springfield on Illinois Muslim Action Day (IMAD)

Through Illinois Muslim Action Day (IMAD), CIOGC provides the greater Chicago Muslim community the opportunity to engage with legislators in a mean...

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Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

Islamic Center
of Naperville

Muslim Community
Center

Downtown
Islamic Center

Mosque
Foundation

Zakat Foundation of America

Islamic Center
of Naperville

Muslim Community
Center

Downtown
Islamic Center

Mosque Foundation

Zakat Foundation of America

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United & Diverse


Promoting Civic Change through Educating, Engaging, and Empowering…

EMPOWER
  • Illinois Muslim Action Day
  • Initiate Deputy Registrar program
  • Built Senate Page program
ENGAGE
  • Maintain ongoing relationship with Illinois representatives
  • Build coalitions to support Muslims in America
  • Advocate for Anti-Registry Act
  • Voice local Muslim concerns
  • Combat hate and Islamophobia
EDUCATE
  • Hosted FIRST EVER Muslim-sponsored Gubernational Forum.
  • Hosted forum for candidate for 6th Congressional district

For over two decades, CIOGC has served as the unifying force that brings together over 400,000 Muslim Americans in the greater Chicago region, and now increasingly all of Illinois.

Our Services


Some services and areas of expertise that the Council can offer include:

Islamic School
Curriculum Development

Communications &
Media Relations Training

Accounting

Fundraising
Strategies

Leadership
Development

Public Relations
and Media Relations

Legal Advice &
Lobbying Practices

Training on
Grassroots Involvement