Shanzeh Ahmad

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

August 1, 2022 at 1:40 p.m.

Muslims living in Illinois said they are feeling optimistic about their future after a report released Thursday showed that the state's Muslims are the most diverse and one of the...

The building where a 29-year-old woman and 36-year-old man were found fatally shot in the 200 block of East Ohio Street in Chicago is shown July 18, 2022.

Pakistani Muslim photographer killed in murder-suicide amplifies dialogue about divorce and stigma in the South Asian community

July 27, 2022 at 5:17 p.m.

After a 29-year-old Pakistani Muslim woman was shot and killed last week, in an apparent murder-suicide by her soon-to-be ex-husband, her death sparked countless conversations and reflection within the South...

2 women injured in Gold Coast shooting overnight, 1 taken into custody

July 23, 2022 at 4:19 p.m.

An investigation is ongoing after two women were injured in a shooting in the Gold Coast overnight, the Chicago Police Department said. Officers on foot patrol in the area of...

Corinna Sac decorates cakes and cookies at her bakery, UpRising Bakery and Cafe , on July 21, 2022, in Lake in the Hills.

Arrest made after vandalism at Lake in the Hills’ UpRising Bakery and Cafe that led to cancellation of much-anticipated drag show

July 25, 2022 at 3:47 p.m.

A suspect has been arrested after a bakery in the village of Lake in the Hills was vandalized, which led to the cancellation of a much-anticipated, family-friendly drag show set...

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

Pakistani Muslim photographer killed in murder-suicide amplifies dialogue about divorce and stigma in the South Asian community

2 women injured in Gold Coast shooting overnight, 1 taken into custody

Arrest made after vandalism at Lake in the Hills’ UpRising Bakery and Cafe that led to cancellation of much-anticipated drag show

Photographer killed in apparent murder-suicide at Gold Coast apartment was open on social media about divorce struggles

Heroism and healing: Highland Park parade survivors speak of shooting and its aftermath

‘Danny Golden will walk one day’: Family, friends support paralyzed Chicago police officer as he moves to rehab

Off-duty officer left paralyzed from waist down after shooting in Beverly; three men held without bail

11-year-old boy charged after attempted carjacking of woman’s vehicle in Douglas area

Eid gift giveaway helps Afghan refugees in Chicago celebrate far from home