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Maria Pappas shares immigrant roots, personal tragedies and lessons of faith at Arab American community book signing

October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Maria Pappas shares immigrant roots, personal tragedies and lessons of faith at Arab American community book signing Cook County official Maria Pappas shares emotional stories of her Greek-American upbringing, struggles, and public service during a Bridgeview gathering and book signing at the Palestine Center hosted by the American Arab Chamber of Commerce celebrating her new…

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American Arab Chamber and Palestine Club host book signing for Maria Pappas

September 26, 2026September 26, 2026 News Editor News Editor No Comments

American Arab Chamber and Palestine Club host book signing for Maria Pappas The American Arab Chamber of Commerce and the Palestinian American Club will host a book signing event on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Bridgeview for Maria Pappas, the Cook County Official who has done more to help Arabs and Muslims than any other…

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AADC to host annual candidates’ Forum & Brunch Sunday at Nikos in Bridgeview

February 11, 2025February 12, 2025 Press Release Press Release No Comments

AADC to host annual candidates’ Forum & Brunch Sunday at Nikos in Bridgeview Bridgeview, IL — The Arab American Democracy Coalition (AADC) (formerly the Arab American Democratic Club) will host its annual Candidates Forum & Brunch on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 at Niko’s Restaurant. More than 500 people are expected to attend the event which…

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Sonia Anne Khalil campaigns for Illinois State House 36th District

December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Sonia Anne Khalil campaigns for Illinois State House 36th District Longtime Arab American activists Sonia Anne Khalil announced on December 10, 2023 her candidacy to seek the Democratic Party domination for the Illinois Legislative 36th House seat next year. Khalil is the leading candidate in the Democratic Primary for the 36th House seat in the…

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Rep. Cyril Nichols to be feted by supporters at fundraiser Saturday Oct. 22

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Rep. Cyril Nichols to be feted by supporters at fundraiser Saturday Oct. 22 Allies and supporters for State Rep. Cyril Nichols of the 32nd House District will host a fundraiser on Saturday October 22, 2022 from 6 until 10 PM. Titled “We Do the Work,” the fundraiser will be held at the XS Tennis and…

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Local Illinois officials join Chicagoland Muslims for Eid Celebration at SeatGeek stadium

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Local Illinois officials join Chicagoland Muslims for Eid Celebration at SeatGeek stadium Every year, Bridgeview Mayor Steven Landek hosts one of the largest Eid al-Fitr celebrations commemorating the end of Ramadan at SeatGeek stadium with state and local officials. This Eid celebration on Monday was one of the largest again showing how much the leadership…

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More than $750,000 refunded to Arab property owners in County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Arab Chamber program

November 6, 2021November 21, 2021 rayhanania 1 Comment

More than $750,000 refunded to Arab property owners in County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Arab Chamber program Hundreds of Arab and Muslims property owners participated in a Tax Refund Workshop organized by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and the American Arab Chamber of Commerce Friday Nov. 5, 2021 at the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview, Illinois. More…

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Marie Newman will include Arabs and Muslims in her administration

September 5, 2020September 5, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Marie Newman will include Arabs and Muslims in her administration Marie Newman, who ousted Congressman Dan Lipinski from office in the Democratic Primary election last March, told a rally hosted by Arab Americans Friday that she will strive to bring police and activists together for the benefit of the community and to fight racism of all…

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Arab American Community receives face mask donation from Willie Wilson Foundation

June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Arab American Community receives face mask donation from Willie Wilson Foundation Dr. Willie Wilson and the Willie Wilson Foundation on Monday June 15, 2020 donated thousands of face masks and gloves to members of the Chicagoland Arab American and Muslim Community on Monday during a meeting at the Palestine Club Center in Bridgeview. Wilson has…

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Bridgeview Muslim group holds blood drive for needy

March 24, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Bridgeview Muslim group holds blood drive for needy Chicago Muslim Community Gathering to Donate Blood During World-Wide Day of Giving March 31 at Aqsa School in Bridgeview, 7361 W. 92nd St MARCH 22, 2017—CHICAGO—A Chicago non-profit that’s in the business of rallying those in the Muslim community to help make the world a better place is hoping…

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Obit: Persecuted by Israel and US, Salah dies

April 26, 2016April 26, 2016 rayhanania No Comments

Muhammad Salah, a longtime critic of Israel’s brutality who defeated the injustice of the pro-Israel American government, died this week. Salah had been imprisoned and tortured by Israel, persecuted again by the United States following the terrorism of Sept. 11, 2001, but kept his head high as he beat the U.S. Government and Israel in court. By…

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صلاة العيد في ملعب القبة البيضاء في منطقة برجفيو

October 2, 2015October 2, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

صلاة العيد في ملعب القبة البيضاء في منطقة برجفيو اقيمت في تمام الساعة التاسعة من صباح يوم الخميس الموافق 24/9/2015 صلاة العيد في ملعب القبة البيضاء في منطقة برجفيو حيث حضر للصلاة ما يقارب ال 1000 مصلي من عدة مناطق ولاية الينيوي حيث تزين الملعب باعلام العيد واناشيد دينية اعدت بشكل يليق مع هذه المناسبة وكان الاعداد والاشراف…

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