1 10 6 https://usmc.oxomeka.org/files/original/6419891a5fe60acc75469162f9b18922.png 2877c00510c8fc5a8f42b6a98267906e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://islamiccenterofnaperville.org/new248/ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Illinois Case Use this Item Type to create the case Item Pages for the U.S. Mosque Controversies site. Case Number Enter the case number in this field using the format: Case No. XX_00 (e.g. Case No. Ga_01) Case No. IL_19 Location The location of the interview Naperville, IL Year Year the case began. 2021 Address Enter the full address, if it is available. 3540 248th Ave, Naperville, IL 60564 Plus Code Enter the plus code for the location, if it is available. PQ2G+GQ Naperville, Illinois Proposed Project Multi-stage project on 13.3 acre parcel, including plans for a mosque with a dome and minaret, a school, a multipurpose hall, a gymnasium, and an expanded worship area Proposed By List the entity (legal entity or community name) that proposed the project. <a href="https://islamiccenterofnaperville.org/">Islamic Center of Naperville</a> Type of Opposition Public Campaign, Vandalism, Legal Action, Local Ordinance Public Campaign Outcome Rejected, Approved, Approved with Modifications Approved Narrative Enter the narrative about the case here. In October 2011, the Muslim community of Naperville, Illinois, faced opposition in the initial phase of their plan for a new Islamic center. The Islamic Center of Naperville (ICN) tried to have the property on 248th Avenue annexed into the City of Naperville. The petition for annexation encountered some opposition, which included more fundamental concerns about the building project. In 2011, however, ICN had not submitted any concrete development plans for the site. It was only a decade later, in 2022, that the ICN began to propose plans to establish a 26,000-square-foot Islamic center containing a mosque, gymnasium, multipurpose hall, and school. The plans faced immediate backlash once they became public (Baker, 2021). At the time, Naperville was home to nearly 146,000 residents, with nearly 72% of them associated with Christianity, outnumbering adherents of every other religion disproportionately. Muslim residents make up about 6.6% of the population leading their opinions and perspectives to have a lesser vote in this city. Given the religious affiliations of Naperville residents and the fact that the land earmarked for the proposed mosque was initially designated for a church, the initial controversy surrounding the project is understandable (Baker, 2021). In January of 2021, the ICN decided to continue with their development plans but once again faced plenty of criticism. The Planning and Zoning Commission was overwhelmed by the scale of debate and controversy due to the mosque’s development plans. Naperville received approximately 2000 written comments, 13300 names in support and in opposition, and over 470 people wanting to speak at a public hearing regarding the mosque project (Baker, 2021). Additionally, at a meeting of the Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission in January of 2021, most of the complaints were about traffic and property values of the proposed mosque. Muslim residents and the ICN were confused because the land they purchased originally belonged to a church, giving the land a rich spiritual heritage. The ICN was told that there was no opposition to building a church on this land, so why as Muslims on the same property must they discontinue their project? Since a church previously occupied the land before the ownership by the ICN, the Muslim community became aware of the fact that they were discriminated against. There were many conditions placed on the project to be approved by the group named The Naperville Residents for Sustainable Development representing the nearby subdivisions of Ashwood Point, Pencross Knoll, and Tall Grass (Lamelza, 2021). They agreed to the proposal as long as the ICN was ready to proceed with the third and fourth phases so that the surrounding neighborhoods would have the opportunity to share their opinions and concerns with the project before a building permit was issued and the city would review each of the final three phases. In April 2021, ICN changed its plan for parking spaces and promised to add crossing guards during Friday services. The ICN by the Planning and Zoning Commission agreed to the following: accepting responsibility for traffic management, no construction after the second phase of the project until 248th Avenue was expanded, a school pickup plan for the second phase, splitting the cost with the city for traffic signal at 28th Avenue and Honey Locust Drive and finally no outdoor amplification of sound. In November 2021, the City Council unanimously voted to approve the proposed project. In five phases, the ICN would build a mosque, school, gym, and more over forty years. Due to the large scale of the project, the ICN had difficulties with the funding of the project. However, in 2022, the ICN proposed for individuals to buy a brick for $100, and their names will be engraved in a stone. This initiative was very successful as many people bought bricks for the mosque project. The fact that the building was allowed to continue and grow symbolizes the growth of America's tolerance, acceptance, and growth of the Muslim community. The ICN’s new <a href="https://islamiccenterofnaperville.org/new248/">Masjid</a> <a href="https://islamiccenterofnaperville.org/new248/">Al-Nur</a> on 248th Avenue is currently under construction and shows much promise. References <ul> <li>Baker, S. (2021, January 21). Thousands weigh in on proposal for new mosque in Naperville. Chicago: Tribune Publishing Company, LLC.</li> <li>Baker, S. (2021, January 24). Plans for mosque on 248th Ave. in Naperville raising concerns with some neighbors again. Chicago: Tribune Publishing Company, LLC.</li> <li>Baker, S. (2021, March 12). The debate over a proposed mosque in Naperville could span months if all 470 people signed up to speak do so. Chicago: Tribune Publishing Company, LLC.</li> <li>Baker, S. (2021, November 17). Last-minute deal between Islamic center and neighbors clears way for Naperville council to OK mosque development. Chicago: Tribune Publishing Company, LLC.</li> <li>Lamelza, J. (2021, November 19). Islamic Center approved by Naperville City Council. Dataqbid. [Blog]. <a href="https://blog.databid.com/blog/islamic-center-approved-by-naperville-city-council">https://blog.databid.com/blog/islamic-center-approved-by-naperville-city-council</a> </li> </ul> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Malak Abdelmoaty, Gabby Hilliard, and Hala Mansour Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Oxford College of Emory University Title A name given to the resource Naperville, IL Description An account of the resource The Islamic Center of Naperville (ICN) encountered opposition in 2021 when proposing a mosque and community center on land acquired a decade earlier, initially intended for a church. Despite initial backlash, ICN received approval in November 2021 to build Masjid Al-Nur. Economic concerns and community opposition posed significant hurdles. The project's approval included conditions such as reducing its overall size and requiring additional approval at later stages. Approved Islamic Center Public Campaign Purpose-Built REL230_SP24 Under Construction https://usmc.oxomeka.org/files/original/b59004af5aa9aea88d68179568b2a590.jpg a7709842fcdd9acb4613461fe30e10e9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Illinois Case Use this Item Type to create the case Item Pages for the U.S. Mosque Controversies site. Summary Enter a brief description of the case (no more than 600 characters). This should be one or two sentences. A mosque operating out of a former school building in the Village of Berkeley, IL wanted to build a 13,000-square-foot addition to its Center, including a dome and minaret. Additionally, the mosque planned to renovate the exterior of the building. The Albanian-American Islamic Center had been operating continuously on the property since 1982. In 2001, the property was rezoned as a business district which required the Center to apply for an exception to construct the expansion. After more than 3.5 years of public opposition and permit denials, the DOJ launched an investigation. The investigation was closed when the Village approved the project in March 2008. Case Number Enter the case number in this field using the format: Case No. XX_00 (e.g. Case No. Ga_01) Case No. Il_03 Location The location of the interview Berkeley, IL Date 2004-2008 Address Enter the full address, if it is available. 5825 Charles Rd, Berkeley, IL 60163 Plus Code Enter the plus code for the location, if it is available. V3QP+M6 Berkeley, Illinois Proposed Project mosque expansion Proposed By List the entity (legal entity or community name) that proposed the project. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/XHAMIJASHQIP/">Albanian-American Islamic Center</a> Type of Opposition Public Campaign, Vandalism, Legal Action, Local Ordinance administrative denial; public campaign Outcome Rejected, Approved, Approved with Modifications approved (after DOJ investigation) Narrative Enter the narrative about the case here. DOJ Closes RLUIPA Investigation After Illinois Village Allows Mosque Expansion* On April 4, 2008, the Civil Rights Division notified the Village of Berkeley, Illinois that it was closing its investigation into whether the Village had violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) by refusing to allow the Albanian Islamic Center’s 13,000-square foot expansion plan. The Division closed its investigation after the Village approved resolutions on March 18 permitting the mosque, which had operated on the site for more than 25 years, to go forward with its expansion. In 1982, the Albanian Islamic Center purchased a 4.5 acre parcel of land housing a former school building on St. Charles Road, in Berkeley, Illinois and began holding religious services there. The Center has operated continuously at that location since then. The Center is the only Islamic institution in the Village of Berkeley and the only mosque in Illinois that aims specifically to serve Albanian immigrants. In 2001, the land on which the mosque sits was rezoned as a business district, which permits only tax-generating businesses and residences built on top of ground-floor businesses. Existing uses were grandfathered, but alterations to existing uses were prohibited unless an exception was given. Between January 2004 and May 2007, the Center made four applications to construct an approximately 13,000-square-foot addition to the Center, including a minaret. The Center proposed to expand to accommodate its growing membership and to give the Center a more mosque-like appearance. The Center’s religious services were often crowded with congregants spilling out into the halls. The Village denied all four of these applications. On August 3, 2007, the United States notified the Village that it had opened an investigation into whether the Village had violated RLUIPA by denying the Center’s applications for permission to expand. On March 18, the Village approved the Center’s proposed expansion and the Division closed its investigation in response. *Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice. (2008, March/April). DOJ closes RLUIPA investigation after Illinois village allows mosque expansion. Religious Freedom in Focus, 32. Retrieved from <a href="https://www.justice.gov/crt/religious-freedom-focus-volume-32">https://www.justice.gov/crt/religious-freedom-focus-volume-32</a>. Last Updated Date revised. June 27, 2020 Year Year the case began. 2004 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Berkeley, IL Description An account of the resource A documented account of Case No. IL_03, occurring in Berkeley, IL, 60163 from 2004 to 2008 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Stewart Zelnick Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Oxford College of Emory University Approved Built DOJ Expansion Planning and Zoning https://usmc.oxomeka.org/files/original/81716a2f121477b733e7a3773296774e.jpg ac3af9148496773b79d4847086a88046 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Illinois Case Use this Item Type to create the case Item Pages for the U.S. Mosque Controversies site. Case Number Enter the case number in this field using the format: Case No. XX_00 (e.g. Case No. Ga_01) Case No. Il_02 Location The location of the interview Morton Grove, IL Date 2002 Summary Enter a brief description of the case (no more than 600 characters). This should be one or two sentences. The Village of Morton Grove denies a Muslim school a special use permit to add a mosque and increased classroom space on its 4.5-acre property. The denial follows intense opposition from community members voicing concerns over traffic, parking, and noise. However, expressions of anti-Muslim sentiment and an incident of vandalism also occur. A legal case following the denial involves complaints against the city and the school by a neighborhood opposition group as well as an RLUIPA lawsuit brought by the school against the village. The Department of Justice’s Community Relations Services mediates a settlement in the RLUIPA case. Address Enter the full address, if it is available. 8601 Menard Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053 Plus Code Enter the plus code for the location, if it is available. 26QH+3H Morton Grove, Illinois Proposed Project mosque (new mosque construction; and expansion of existing facilities for school) Proposed By List the entity (legal entity or community name) that proposed the project. <a href="https://mccchicago.org/">Muslim Community Center</a> (Muslim Education Center) Type of Opposition Public Campaign, Vandalism, Legal Action, Local Ordinance administrative denial; public campaign; legal campaign; bias-related incident Outcome Rejected, Approved, Approved with Modifications approved (with restrictions; after private lawsuit and DOJ mediation) Narrative Enter the narrative about the case here. With two schools and two mosques, the Muslim Community Center (MCC) is one of the largest and oldest Muslim organizations in the Chicago metro area. In December 2019 it celebrated its 50th anniversary. The controversy over the expansion project for its Muslim Education Center (MEC), K-8 school, dates to November 2002 when MCC submitted a site plan to add a mosque and increased classroom space on its 4.5-acre property in the Village of Morton Grove. The proposal met with vocal resistance from neighbors who raised concerns over traffic, parking, and noise. However, expressions of anti-Muslim sentiment and an incident of vandalism also occurred. The village denied MCC’s petition after six months and hours of testimony before various commissions and boards. The legal dispute that followed involved complaints against the city and MCC by a neighborhood opposition group as well as MCC’s RLUIPA case against the village. The RLUIPA case was resolved in June 2003 when a settlement mediated by the Department of Justice’s Community Relations Services allowed MCC to receive a special use permit subject. Although the SUP was subject to more than 30 restrictions and despite ongoing public and legal campaigns, MCC held its first communal prayer in the new mosque in late August 2008. MCC’ submission of expansion plans in Morton Grove came after multiple months of debate on traffic and parking. Neighbors had complained before the villages Traffic and Safety Commission (TSC) about street parking during MCC events, particularly during communal Friday prayers and Ramadan gatherings. While initially MCC had used its gym to hold prayer services for students and staff, it later began opening its doors to members of the local Muslim community for congregational Friday prayers. Discussions before TSC were attended by about 150 residents who urged the village to curb street parking by visitors during MEC events. An agreement reached with neighbors included restrictions on street parking. MCC further promised to address off-street parking in an expansion plan it was in the process of submitting (“Muslim Center Parking Pact Nears Finish,” 2002, October 10). The site plan MCC submitted with its special use application in November 2002 included classroom additions to the existing school building as well as a mosque for around 600 worshippers. Initial design plans for the mosque also showed a 45-ft dome and a 60-ft minaret. Parking issues were addressed by raising the number of off-street parking spaces from 70 to 144. During discussions before the village’s Appearance Commission and the Traffic and Safety Commission opponents rehashed concerns about parking from previous months (“Panel Reviews Mosque Traffic,” 2002, December 12). A revised plan that raised off-street parking to 210 spaces was discussed first before the Plan Commission on February 19, 2003. Over the next three months the Plan Commission and the Village Board heard more than 13 hours of testimony. Ultimately, the Village Board voted in late April to follow the Plan Commission’s unanimous recommendation for denial (“Morton Grove Rejects Plan for Mosque,” May 1, 2003). Concerns over traffic, parking, and noise remained central in the public debate over MCC’s expansion project, but opponents’ campaigns were also colored by expressions of anti-Muslim sentiment and an incident of vandalism. “There’s a lot of underlying agendas and hidden agendas here,” Village Administrator Larry Arft had commented during the earlier parking controversy (“Village Denies Charge of MCC Area Parking,” 2002, November 14). One Patrick Kansoer emerged as a central figure in the neighborhood opposition. After the Village Board had denied MCC’s application in April 2003, Kansoer requested the village stop all general worship at the school alleging that MCC was violating village ordinances by operating a house of worship without a special use permit. Later the same year Kansoer and other residents formed the Morton Grove Organization (MGO) that filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court against the village for failing to enforce its zoning ordinance. The group later amended their lawsuit to include a charge of “conspiracy” against the village (“Resident Group Files Revised Suit,” 2004, February 19). In what could count as outright displays of anti-Muslim bigotry or, at best, grave insensitivity, MGO members staged several public events as their lawsuit made its way through the court system. In one such case, the group protested the discussion over a settlement agreement between the village and MCC by displaying pigs on MGO members’ lawns (Katz, 2004, June 17; also see Routliffe, 2003, September 25). In late September 2003, MCC filed a federal lawsuit in which it asked for $5 million in damages from the village. Among others, the lawsuit alleged that the village had violated RLUIPA’s equal terms and unreasonable limitations provisions (Falsani, 2003, October 1). The Department of Justice responded to the lawsuit by opening a formal investigation. At the same time, mediators from the DOJ’s Community Relations Service began facilitating face-to-face meetings between the village, MCC and neighbors (”Village, MCC Begin Talks,” 2004, January 1). Although MGO had left the mediation proceedings by April, the village and MCC announced in early June that they had reached a settlement. As a result of the settlement MCC brought a revised SUP application before the village. It included a reduced maximum occupancy of 525 worshipers and off-street parking for 244 vehicles. Over the next six months, the application made it through the village’s regular hearing process until, on November 22, 2004, the Village Board finally approved the Special Use Permit. The approval, however, came with more than 30 restrictions including a reduction in the height of both the dome and the minaret, a 10 p.m. curfew on non-religious use, and no high-school classes (Katz, 2004, December 30). A dispute over a right-of-way MCC sought for additional off-street parking was only temporarily resolved and resulted in further court proceedings later on (Katz, 2008, January 24). Part of the agreement over the special use permit required MCC to suspend all non-school related events at its site during construction. After renting space in public buildings for Friday services and Ramadan events for more than two years, MCC held the first congregational prayer service in its new mosque on August 31, 2008. References Enter list of sources cited using the proper format. <ul><li>Commission discusses Muslim center parking. (2002, September 12). Morton Grove Champion, p. 6. Available from NewsBank</li> <li>Editorial: A fair shake for MCC plan. (2002, November 21). Skokie Review, p. 16. Retrieved from https://infoweb-newsbank-com.</li> <li>Falsani, Cathleen. (2003, October 1). Muslim group seeking mosque sues Morton Grove. Chicago Sun-Times, p. 30. Retrieved from https://infoweb-newsbank-com.</li> <li>Katz, Nick. (2008, January 24). Judge rules for MCC in land lawsuit. Morton Grove Champion. Retrieved from https://infoweb-newsbank-com.</li> <li>Katz, Nick. (2005, November 17). MCC breaks ground for mosque addition. Morton Grove Champion, p. 5. Retrieved from https://infoweb-newsbank-com.</li> <li>Katz, Nick. (2005, March 17). Muslim Community Center drops lawsuit against village. Morton Grove Champion, p. 003. Retrieved from https://infoweb-newsbank-com.</li> <li>Katz, Nick. (2004, December 30). MCC Mosque plan finally approved. Morton Grove Champion (IL), p. 005. Retrieved from https://infoweb-newsbank-com.</li> <li>Katz, Nick. (2004, June 17). Trustees OK MCC pact. Morton Grove Champion, p. 3. Retrieved from https://infoweb-newsbank-com. </li> <li>Katz, Nick. (2004, June 10). Neighborhood group to pursue lawsuit. Morton Grove Champion, p. 003. Retrieved from https://infoweb-newsbank-com.</li> <li>MCC neighbors plan lawsuit against village. (2003, June 26). Morton Grove Champion. Retrieved from https://infoweb-newsbank-com. </li> <li>MCC submits plan for mosque addition. (2002, December 5). Morton Grove Champion, p. 8. Retrieved from https://infoweb-newsbank-com.</li> <li>Mendieta, Ana. (2004, June 9). Village reaches deal on mosque - Muslim site in Morton Grove to host 500 worshippers. Chicago Sun-Times, p. 18. Retrieved from https://infoweb-newsbank-com.</li> <li>Morton Grove rejects plan for mosque. (2003, May 1). Skokie Review (IL), p. 9. Retrieved from https://infoweb-newsbank-com.</li> <li>Muslim center parking pact nears finish. (2002, October 10). Morton Grove Champion, p. 8. Retrieved from https://infoweb-newsbank-com.</li> <li>Muslim center submits revised mosque plan. (2003, February 13). Skokie Review, p. 8. Retrieved from https://infoweb-newsbank-com.</li> <li>Panel rejects mosque plan. (2003, April 10). Morton Grove Champion, p. 12. Retrieved from https://infoweb-newsbank-com.</li> <li>Panel reviews mosque traffic. (2002, December 12). Skokie Review (IL), p. 9. Retrieved from https://infoweb-newsbank-com.</li> <li>Resident group files revised suit. (2004, February 19). Morton Grove Champion, p. 3. Retrieved from https://infoweb-newsbank-com.</li> <li>Routliffe, Kathy. (2003, September 25). Police, FBI investigate threat letter. Morton Grove Champion, p. 3. Retrieved from https://infoweb-newsbank-com.</li> <li>Sweeney, Annie. (2002, December 24). Vandal shatters glass at suburban Muslim center. Chicago Sun-Times, p. 14. Retrieved from https://infoweb-newsbank-com.</li> <li>Suit seeks to block prayers at center. (2003, September 11). Morton Grove Champion, p. 3. Retrieved from https://infoweb-newsbank-com.</li> <li>Village, MCC begin talks. (2004, January 1). Morton Grove Champion, p. 3. Retrieved from https://infoweb-newsbank-com.</li> <li>Village denies charge on MCC area parking. (2002, November 14). Morton Grove Champion, p. 6. Retrieved from https://infoweb-newsbank-com.</li> </ul> Last Updated Date revised. June 29, 2020 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Morton Grove, IL Description An account of the resource The Village of Morton Grove denies a Muslim school a special use permit to add a mosque and increased classroom space on its 4.5-acre property. The denial follows intense opposition from community members voicing concerns over traffic, parking, and noise. However, expressions of anti-Muslim sentiment and an incident of vandalism also occur. A legal case following the denial involves complaints against the city and the school by a neighborhood opposition group as well as an RLUIPA lawsuit brought by the school against the village. The Department of Justice’s Community Relations Services mediates a settlement in the RLUIPA case. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Stewart Zelnick Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Oxford College of Emory University Approved Built DOJ Public Campaign https://usmc.oxomeka.org/files/original/5f4fbcb134cda5a7d015c729e76d3f69.png bcda5d414de99f6ffa2a865a2196dd7a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Fabbre, A. (2017). From left, Islamic Foundation of the Southwest Suburbs President Tamveer Iqbal and foundation members Zaki Basalath, Mahmood Akhter and Syed Pasha in front of the Plainfield former church building [Online image]. Retrieved from <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-plainfield-mosque-vote-met-20170919-story.html">https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-plainfield-mosque-vote-met-20170919-story.html.</a> https://usmc.oxomeka.org/files/original/06880f6cf821d46f92a28c4ed385a7dc.png fd523c66fca0ea15f8e0b45f53f2b656 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Illinois Case Use this Item Type to create the case Item Pages for the U.S. Mosque Controversies site. Case Number Enter the case number in this field using the format: Case No. XX_00 (e.g. Case No. Ga_01) Case No. Il_18 Location The location of the interview Plainfield, IL Date August 7-September 18, 2017 Address Enter the full address, if it is available. 23616 W. Main St, Plainfield, Illinois 60544 Plus Code Enter the plus code for the location, if it is available. JR94+8H Coordinates Enter the coordinates for the location, if they are available. 41.6183° N, 88.1935° W Proposed By List the entity (legal entity or community name) that proposed the project. <a href="https://ifsws.org/">The Islamic Foundation of the Southwest Suburbs</a> Type of Opposition Public Campaign, Vandalism, Legal Action, Local Ordinance Public Campaign/Protest; Local Ordinance Last Updated Date revised. November 4, 2019 Summary Enter a brief description of the case (no more than 600 characters). This should be one or two sentences. On Monday, August 8th of year 2017, the Islamic Foundation of the Southwest Suburb in Plainfield, Illinois applied for a special use permit to open a Muslim community center on Main Street. However, The Plainfield Village Board rejected the request due to objections and concerns from Plainfield residents over traffic and parking spaces in nearby residential areas. A group of residents had drafted a petition asking the village board to deny the application. Even though the petition garnered only 69 signatures, the village board still rejected the Muslim community’s proposal. A revised proposal addressing some of the neighbors’ concerns was rejected as well. After claims of racial and religious discrimination and a strong public support for the mosque project, the Plainfield Village Board approved the project at its meeting on September 18th, 2017. Proposed Project In addition to a 38-space asphalt parking lot next to the building, the Muslim community center provides spaces for worship, storage, and other facilities useful to the people using the community center. Along with small playground equipment nearby, the community center is approximately 2.2 ± acres with 2800± square feet of built space over two levels. Nearby residential areas and properties are at least 90 to 100 feet away from the community center and 40 to 50 feet away from the parking lot (Bogda, 2017). Outcome Rejected, Approved, Approved with Modifications Denied; then approved. After many complaints of discrimination, the Plainfield Village Board passed Basalath and his group’s proposal on September 18th, 2017. This allowed the Muslim community to operate the mosque and community center on its property in a residential-zoned district at 23616 W. Main. St Narrative Enter the narrative about the case here. Basalath and Board Members Create Proposal Leaders of successful Muslim community center in Bolingbrook including Zaki Basalath-the secretary- and his group (the Islamic Foundation of the Southwest Suburbs, a non-profit organization) wanted to open a Muslim facility in Plainfield. Basalath and his group has held numerous prayer services in a storefront in Route 59 for ten years in the Plainfield area and earlier in the year of 2017, the group bought the former church site/Montessori school for $580,000 and requested the Plainfield Village Board for permission to open a Muslim community center. However, there were various concerns and objections from the public in terms of allowing the religious center to operate in a residential area. The Local Community and Public Protest The Muslim group had great dilemma and objection for their proposal from the Plainfield residents surrounding the desired location of the Mosque (Muslim community) due to traffic and parking concerns even though the location used to be a church and Montessori school in the past. A group of residents had drafted a petition asking the village board to deny the application. Even though the petition garnered only 69 signatures, the village board still rejected the Muslim community’s proposal. Basalath claimed that the opposition to his and his group’s request was motivated by racial and religious discrimination. Therefore, soon on September 18th, there was a meeting between the Southwest Suburban Activists and Illinois Stop Moving Backwards for reconsideration of the results, also urging local residents to attend and speak up in favor of the Muslim community. The Muslim group refused to give up on their Mosque proposal by organizing an online event called “Stand with Muslims in Plainfield to Demand Approval of a Mosque!” on Facebook, promoting and inviting Plainfield residents to join the Plainfield Village Board meeting to support a local Muslim group which was denied to practice their religion freely-praying and worshipping- for no logical reason. The Revised Proposal After the second objection from the Plainfield village board, Basalath and members of the Islamic Foundation of the Southwest Suburbs revised their proposal utilizing the feedback and discussion from the meeting on August 7th when a motion to table the discussion was voted down. “The revised proposal included: no parking on Ash street along the property’s frontage; dense landscaping to prevent headlights from shining into nearby homes; an occupancy limit of 114 people based on the existing capacity of 38 parking spaces in the parking lot; and ‘resident only’ parking on Maple Court” (Ortiz, 2018). After reviewing the revised proposal, the Village Board stated that the Mosque property usage was more reasonable and possible than the first proposal. Outcome After many failures and objections due to minor traffic and parking problems, the Muslim community center was able to move forward on September 18th by getting their proposal accepted due to numerous claims of religious and racial discrimination and an original no vote from those who were Muslims in Plainfield and other people who strongly supported the Muslim community. Over 100 people attended the meeting, and an overwhelming majority of people supported the construction of the Muslim Community Center and moved forward even though there were some restrictions and conditions including owners having to follow parking restrictions and installing a privacy fence for nearby residents. It was a rare case where many members of the public actually supported the Muslim community within their residential area. Therefore, there were several agreements made in terms of the operation of the community center, including the costs for design and engineering of the community center could not go over $1 million, and the overall construction could not cost over $4.8 million. Current Status For over a year of planning, raising profit, and construction, the mosque in Plainfield opened on May 11th, 2018. There was an open house and ribbon-cutting the day before the Mosque officially opened to the public. The public officials and residents of Plainfield took tours of the Muslim Community Center, “ate food the foundation served, and even participated in a Q&A session with members of the Muslim community” (Ortiz, 2018). Basalath also stated that the Muslim community received many different welcoming phone calls and gifts delivered to them which made him realize how warm of a community Plainfield actually is. References Enter list of sources cited using the proper format. Local <ul><li>Antinori, Shannon and Staff, Patch. (2017, August 28th). ‘Stand with Muslims in Plainfield’ Event Planned After Muslim Center Voted Down. Plainfield Local News. Retrieved from <a href="https://patch.com/illinois/plainfield/stand-muslims-plainfield-event-planned-after-muslim-center-voted-down">https://patch.com/illinois/plainfield/stand-muslims-plainfield-event-planned-after-muslim-center-voted-down</a>.</li> <li>Plainfield trustees approve site plan for Pace lot. (2017, September 22). Real Estate Monitor Worldwide. Retrieved from <a href="https://advance-lexis-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/api/document?collection=news&id=urn:contentItem:5PJ2-S9R1-F11P-X3RB-00000-00&context=1516831"></a>.</li> <li>Mallory, M. (2017, September 19). Plainfield trustees allow attorney to draft ordinance to allow mosque in neighborhood. Herald News, The (Joliet, IL). Available from NewsBank: Access World News – Historical and Current: <a href="https://infoweb-newsbank-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&docref=news/16704B260C7DFB98">https://infoweb-newsbank-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&docref=news/16704B260C7DFB98</a>.</li> </ul>Regional <ul><li>Fabbre, Alicia (2017, September 20th). Suburban mosque proposal advances despite opposition from some neighbors. Chicago tribune. <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-plainfield-mosque-vote-met-20170919-story.html">https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-plainfield-mosque-vote-met-20170919-story.html</a>.</li> <li>Hush, Chris (2017, September 18th). Proposed Plainfield Mosque Approved After Initial Rejection. NBC 5 Chicago. <a href="https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Planned-Plainfield-Mosque-Approved-After-Initial-Rejection-445558553.html">https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Planned-Plainfield-Mosque-Approved-After-Initial-Rejection-445558553.html</a>.</li> <li>Watson, J. (2008, Mar 01). Prayer chain: A world of worship -- here at home. Indianapolis Star Retrieved from <a href="https://login.proxy.library.emory.edu/login?url=https://search-proquest-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/docview/240975345?accountid=10747"></a></li> </ul>National <ul><li>Mallory, M. (2017, September 13). Plainfield residents speak out in support of Muslim group. Herald News, The (Joliet, IL). Available from NewsBank: Access World News – Historical and Current: <a href="https://infoweb-newsbank-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&docref=news/166E896A702EF600">https://infoweb-newsbank-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&docref=news/166E896A702EF600</a>. Ortiz, Alex (2018, May 13th). Plainfield mosque opens its doors after a year of planning. The Herald-News. <a href="https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/11/plainfield-mosque-opens-its-doors-after-a-year-of-planning/a66gg73/">https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/11/plainfield-mosque-opens-its-doors-after-a-year-of-planning/a66gg73/</a>.</li> <li>Tucker, G. (2017, October 11). Plainfield mosque gets last stamp of approval. Bugle, The (Niles, IL). Available from NewsBank: Access World News – Historical and Current: <a href="https://infoweb-newsbank-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&docref=news/1677BF3DB7D7EDD0">https://infoweb-newsbank-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&docref=news/1677BF3DB7D7EDD0</a>.</li> </ul>Other files: Bogda, Andrew and Proulx, Jonathan (2017, June 16th). Special Use for Religious Assembly (Public Hearing). Local Plan Commission. <a href="https://legistarweb-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/attachment/pdf/80332/Plainfield_Community_Center_Staff_Report_and_Photos.pdf">https://legistarweb-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/attachment/pdf/80332/Plainfield_Community_Center_Staff_Report_and_Photos.pdf</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Plainfield, IL Description An account of the resource A documented account of Case No. IL_18, occurring in Plainfield, IL, 60544 from August to September 2017 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Yubin Kwon Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Oxford College of Emory University https://usmc.oxomeka.org/files/original/dacc8d1d9dad312333d88ed031aff811.png b7a34f386b4388837aefafef1f4ae304 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Pashman, M. B. (2019, May 11). Imam Senad Agic, right, seen here on Sept. 16, 2013 [Online image]. Retrieved October 22, 2019 from <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-des-plaines-islamic-center-settlement-met-20170606-story.html">https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-des-plaines-islamic-center-settlement-met-20170606-story.html</a>. https://usmc.oxomeka.org/files/original/d5c51923cbd8cf25670804e59a3e2cb4.jpg 15f691a31e279e6e084ef0cc4c4debc0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Placek, C. (2016). Building at 1645 Birchwood Ave [Online image]. Retrieved October 22, 2019 from https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160131/news/160139836. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Illinois Case Use this Item Type to create the case Item Pages for the U.S. Mosque Controversies site. Case Number Enter the case number in this field using the format: Case No. XX_00 (e.g. Case No. Ga_01) Case No. Il_15 Location The location of the interview Des Plaines, IL Date September 2013-February 2017 Summary Enter a brief description of the case (no more than 600 characters). This should be one or two sentences. In 2013 August, the Des Plaines City Council refused to give the American Islamic Society (AIC, aka Society of American Bosnians & Herzegovinians) approval for its plan to convert an office building to a mosque. The property was originally located in a manufacturing district, which would have required rezoning. The City Council rejected the plan stating potential loss of tax revenue for the city as well as concerns over the project’s impact on traffic. The rezoning denial made it impossible for SABAH to purchase Property on Birchwood Avenue. SABAH felt discriminated against by the city council and sued the city in 2014. AIC’s case failed in the first instance. In 2015 September, the property was sold to a developer. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice intervened on behalf of AIC filing a lawsuit against the City of Des Plaines charging the city’s refusal to rezone violated federal laws. The lawsuit proceeded to trial. The parties settled the case outside of court in June 2017. AIC received $580,000 from the city in the settlement. Address Enter the full address, if it is available. 1645 Birchwood Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 Proposed Project Conversion of a property originally zoned for manufacturing in Des Plaines to mosque and community center with parking spaces. The property included two buildings with a total area inside of 15,477 square feet . There were two parking lots on the property as well. Proposed By List the entity (legal entity or community name) that proposed the project. American Islamic Society (AIC) aka Society of American Bosnians & Herzegovinians (SABHAH) Type of Opposition Public Campaign, Vandalism, Legal Action, Local Ordinance Local Ordinance/Legislation Outcome Rejected, Approved, Approved with Modifications Due to denial of their rezoning application, SABAH lost their option to purchase the property on Birchwood Avenue. SABAH sued the city (and where joined by the Department of Justice) in 2015 and received &580,000 when the case was settled in June 2017. Narrative Enter the narrative about the case here. The American Islamic Center (AIC) is a Muslim community observing a Sufi approach to Islam. It is a small group made up of about 160 members living in suburban Chicago. They had rented places of worship in the past but desired to build a mosque for themselves. Timeline of Key Events <ul><li>2013: SABAH planned to buy the Birchwood Avenue property and convert it to a mosque. They submitted the rezoning request, but the request was denied by the city council of Des Plaines.</li> <li> March 4, 2014: AIC sued the city of Des Plaines and five members of its city council. AIC failed in this case.</li> <li>September, 2015: The building was sold to a developer. The Department of Justice sued the city of Des Plaines.</li> <li>March, 2017: The case headed to trial. DOJ set a hearing for the trial.</li> <li>June 9, 2017: The case settled. The city of Des Plaines paid the community $580,000 as compensation for their loss.</li> </ul> The community found a vacant former office building. Considering it a suitable place for a mosque in the manufacturing district, they submitted a rezoning request from industrial to institutional use for the property. The structure had two buildings, and the total area inside was 15,477 square feet. The plan called for converting the buildings to a mosque which could accommodate 180 members. The actual building style was left unclear. They group bought the property, waiting for city council’s approval of their rezoning application. However, “the Des Plaines City Council (…) rejected a Bosnian Muslim group's request to allow a religious center in a part of town zoned for manufacturing” (Madhu Krishnamurthy, 2013) The Aldermen’s decision was due to two factors: minimal income loss from taking the property off the tax rolls and potential parking, traffic and other safety concerns due to the size of the congregation (Koop, 2017). Following the denial of the rezoning, on March 4, 2014, AIC sued the city of Des Plaines and five members of its city council. AIC claimed that city of Des Plaines violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (RLUIPA) in addition to the U.S. Constitution's Free Exercise Clause and the U.S. Constitution's Equal Protection Clause. In count 6 and 7, AIC contends that Des Plaines violated the Illinois Religious Freedom Restoration Act (IRFRA) and the Free Exercise Clause of the Illinois Constitution. The result of this case (Am. Islamic Ctr. v. City of Des Plaines, 32 F. Supp. 3d 910) was that all claims against the defendant were denied. One year and a half after the failure of AIC’s suit against Des Plaines, the U.S. Justice Department sued against the city of Des Plaines, claiming that the city council’s decision violated related federal laws, especially the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA),“arguing that officials imposed parking standards and other zoning criteria not used for non-Islamic groups”. At that point, AIC had been without a place of worship. “The Justice Department's lawsuit called for the city to grant approval of the worship center. But the building was sold to a developer in September 2015, and the city later approved property tax incentives for the new owner” (Koop, 2017). Following the intervention of the Justice Department, the Des Plaines city council sought to resolve the case out of court. “City Manager Mike Bartholomew said while it's possible the litigation could drag out for a while, officials believe it's likely to be resolved in 2016 … City officials have said the justice department has taken an ‘unnecessary stance’ and the city is welcoming to all religious faiths” (Placek, 2016). At the same time, the Department of Justice was trying to move the case to a trial. After three months, the Des Plaines city council voted on an agreement with AIC that quickly passed. On June 9, 2017, the City of Des Plaines announced a settlement in the dispute with the Society of American Bosnians and Herzegovinians over the use of the property at 1645 Birchwood Avenue in Des Plaines and agreed to pay the organization $580,000 as compensation. Around the same time, SABAH found a place to worship: a former Lutheran church they converted to a mosque in Franklin Park. References Enter list of sources cited using the proper format. <ul><li>Krishnamurthy, M. (2013, June 17). Des Plaines committee rejects rezoning property to allow Islamic center. Daily Herald. Retrieved from <a href="https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130716/news/707169960">https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130716/news/707169960</a>. </li> <li>Skinner, C. (2015, September 30). Feds sue Des Plaines over religious zoning rejection. McHenry County Blog. Retrieved from <a href="http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2015/09/30/feds-sue-des-plaines-over-religious-zoning-rejection.">http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2015/09/30/feds-sue-des-plaines-over-religious-zoning-rejection.</a></li> <li>Placek, C. (2016, January 31). Could Islamic center suit against Des Plaines be resolved this year? Daily Herald. Retrieved from <a href="https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160131/news/160139836/">https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160131/news/160139836</a>.</li> <li>Koop, Ch. (2017, March 1). Religious bias suit is headed to trial. Chicago Daily Herald. Retrieved from <a href="https://advance-lexis-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/api/document?collection=news&id=urn:contentItem:5N0Y-B7G1-DY6F-J1Y8-00000-00&context=1516831">https://advance-lexis-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/api/document?collection=news&id=urn:contentItem:5N0Y-B7G1-DY6F-J1Y8-00000-00&context=1516831</a>.</li> <li>Pashman, M. B. (2017, May 11). Mosque, feds reach settlement with Des Plaines over zoning. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved from <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-des-plaines-islamic-center-settlement-met-20170606-story.html">https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-des-plaines-islamic-center-settlement-met-20170606-story.html</a>.</li> <li>Resolution of RLUIPA dispute. (June 7, 2017). US State News. Retrieved from <a href="https://advance-lexis-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/api/document?collection=news&id=urn:contentItem:5NS4-8P41-JDKC-R0KG-00000-00&context=1516831">https://advance-lexis-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/api/document?collection=news&id=urn:contentItem:5NS4-8P41-JDKC-R0KG-00000-00&context=1516831</a>.</li> </ul>Court Filings <ul><li>Soc'y of Am. Bosnians & Herzegovinians v. City of Des Plaines, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 26542, 2017 WL 748528 (United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, February 26, 2017, Filed). Retrieved from <a href="https://advance-lexis-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/api/document?collection=cases&id=urn:contentItem:5MYX-VS91-F04D-70FV-00000-00&context=1516831">https://advance-lexis-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/api/document?collection=cases&id=urn:contentItem:5MYX-VS91-F04D-70FV-00000-00&context=1516831</a>.</li> <li>Am. Islamic Ctr. v. City of Des Plaines, 32 F. Supp. 3d 910, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 38177 (United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern DivisionMarch 24, 2014, Filed). Retrieved from <a href="https://advance-lexis-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/api/document?collection=cases&id=urn:contentItem:5BTM-1VM1-F04D-7114-00000-00&context=1516831">https://advance-lexis-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/api/document?collection=cases&id=urn:contentItem:5BTM-1VM1-F04D-7114-00000-00&context=1516831</a>.</li> <li>Society of American Bosnians & Herzegovinians v. City of Des Plaines. (2016, September 26). 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Title A name given to the resource Des Plaines, IL (SABAH) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Runze Zhou Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Oxford College of Emory University Description An account of the resource A documented account of Case No. IL_15, occurring in Des Plaines, IL, 60018 from September 2013 to February 2017. https://usmc.oxomeka.org/files/original/93726b18b5903fbbfcc93738358abe4d.png 80e88ef886d930751c8004889edf9ed7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Dick. J and BJ. L (2010). Zoning for Islamic Center in DuPage County Debated. [online image]. Retrieved from Oct. 10th. 2019 from: <a href="https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/west-chicago-islam-residential-zoning-98293589.html">https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/west-chicago-islam-residential-zoning-98293589.html</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Illinois Case Use this Item Type to create the case Item Pages for the U.S. Mosque Controversies site. Case Number Enter the case number in this field using the format: Case No. XX_00 (e.g. Case No. Ga_01) Case No. Il_13 Location The location of the interview DuPage County, IL (West Chicago) Date August 2011-June 2013 Summary Enter a brief description of the case (no more than 600 characters). This should be one or two sentences. The Islamic Center of Western Suburbs bought a single-family home in West Chicago in 2008 and transformed it to a prayer space without seeking the government’s legal permits. People complained about the traffic and flooding issues. After the Islamic Center proposed an application for conditional use, it was rejected by DuPage county with a vote of 15 versus 3. The Islamic Center of Western Suburbs filed a lawsuit arguing the decision violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) as well as First, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments rights. In June, 2013, DuPage County’s zoning board voted to pass the proposal on a 10-7 vote. Address Enter the full address, if it is available. 28W774 Army Trail Road near West Chicago in DuPpage County, IL 60185 Plus Code Enter the plus code for the location, if it is available. WRV8+M9, Wes Chicago, Illinois Proposed Project The Islamic Center applied for a conditional use permit to convert a 212-square-feet residential property into a prayer space. Proposed By List the entity (legal entity or community name) that proposed the project. <a href="https://www.icwsmasjid.org/">Islamic Center of Western Suburbs</a> Type of Opposition Public Campaign, Vandalism, Legal Action, Local Ordinance Local Ordinance/Legislation; Lawsuit Outcome Rejected, Approved, Approved with Modifications The project moved forward several years later. The county board passed the proposal finally in June 2013, agreeing that the house could be used for religious purposes. The conditional-use permit was limited to a 5-year term and included a list of conditions. Narrative Enter the narrative about the case here. Key Events In 2008, the Islamic Center of Western Suburban bought a house at 28W774 Army Trail Road and used it as a religious institution and food pantry. They made landscape changes in creating parking lots for their worshippers and held prays without applying for legal permits from the county. In 2010, the county board ruled them violating the zoning ordinances for their unpermitted uses of the legal property. The Islamic Center agreed to pay $7,000 in fine. The district’s zoning rules stated that houses for certain non-residential uses should be approved by the county. On August 11th, 2011, the Islamic center submitted a conditional use application. On December 15th, 2011 and January 30th, 2012, public hearings were held, when the local residents raised concerns of flooding and traffic. In March, 2012, the county’s Zoning Panel reviewed the application and suggested to deny the proposal by a 6-1 vote. In April, 2012, the county development committee amended its application by a vote of 3-2. It added the conditions that the Islamic Center had proposed to county development committee and zoning board of appeals into the application. Ultimately, on May 8th, 2012, the county board reviewed the application and denied the approval on a 15-3 vote. Following the denial, the Islamic Center filed a lawsuit against the County of DuPage County in August 2012 for violating the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) as well as First, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendment rights. The District Court ruled and directed the DuPage County to reconvene the hearings about application and initiate a new vote. On June 26th, 2013, the DuPage Board reviewed the application again and agreed to the request with a 10-7 vote. (Robert, 2013 June. 26th) Along with the approval, a list of conditions, including the one to limit total numbers of visitors to 166 a day and another one to limit the property to less than 30 worshippers in each of its daily prayer, were imposed on the Islamic Center. Background on the local and Muslim communities According to the Chicago Tribune, there were more than 400,000 Muslims in Illinois in 2010 compared to 50,000 Muslims in 1970s. Muslim leaders in Illinois were mostly well-educated and were able to exert influence. For DuPage county, it was not its first time being sued for not granting a conditional-use permit to a Muslim community. The Irshad Learning Center sued DuPage county in 2010 over a planned Islamic education facility near Naperville (see Case No. IL_01). The federal judge overturned the county’s decision and ordered the county board to issue the required permits and to pay the Irshad Learning Center $445,000 (Robert, 2013, June 26th). Details about the proposed project The Islamic center applied for a conditional-use permit to convert a house into a prayer space, allowing Muslims in the community to come and pray five times daily. It proposed to let not more than 30 people be in the 212-square-feet house at a time and to make certain landscapes changes such as parking lots to accommodate those attending prayers (Robert, 2011, Dec. 17th). Details about the conflict as it unfolded The county of DuPage rejected the proposal for several reasons: First, residents were afraid of potential flooding if the house was being used as a prayer place because of the limitations of the original septic system that had been designed for single-family use. In addition, the proposed landscape changes would alter the food plain where residents’ basements had flooded previously. (Mary, 2013. May. 31st). Second, county officials and residents voiced concerns about the impact of the proposed 20-space parking lot on traffic. Neighbors complained that it blocked their drive ways when people attended daily prayers. County officials were also concerned that worshippers would park on the neighboring Pine Court. Third, officials and residents believed that it was an improper use for a house that had been built for residential uses instead of religious purposes. Outcome and Current Status In March 2013, the court directed the county to reconvene hearings about the application according to 2011 zoning standards (Versaci 2013). In June 2013, the DuPage County Board approved the application by a vote of 10 to7 with some added conditions: The conditional-use permit would expire after 5 years. Other conditions included a maximum number of 166 visitors per day, fewer than 30 attendees at any one of the daily prayers, and not holding congregational Friday services or festivities during Ramadan at the site. References Enter list of sources cited using the proper format. National: Susan Hogan. (February 1, 2010). Illinois’s Muslims: The population of Islam Followers Here has Grown Substantially. N.P.R. Retrieved from: <a href="https://www.nprillinois.org/post/illinois-muslims-population-islam-followers-here-has-grown-substantially#stream/0">https://www.nprillinois.org/post/illinois-muslims-population-islam-followers-here-has-grown-substantially#stream/0</a> Regional <ul><li>Robert Sanchez. (June 26, 2013). DuPage board OKs Islamic prayer center. Chicago Daily Herald. Retrieved from <a href="https://advance-lexis-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/api/document?collection=news&id=urn:contentItem:58RX-DFW1-JBRC-V0K9-00000-00&context=1516831">https://advance-lexis-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/api/document?collection=news&id=urn:contentItem:58RX-DFW1-JBRC-V0K9-00000-00&context=1516831</a>.</li> <li>Versaci, M. B. (2013, May 31). Proposed West Chicago Islamic Center causes resident worries, legal dispute. West Chicago Press, The (IL). Available from News Bank: Access World News – Historical and Current: <a href="https://infoweb-newsbank-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&docref=news/146A7A5CD7C70940">https://infoweb-newsbank-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&docref=news/146A7A5CD7C70940</a>.</li> <li>Robert Sanchez. (May 11, 2011). Islamic center resubmits permit. Chicago Daily Herald. Retrieved from <a href="https://advance-lexis-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/api/document?collection=news&id=urn:contentItem:52VF-22X1-JBRC-V0G7-00000-00&context=1516831">https://advance-lexis-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/api/document?collection=news&id=urn:contentItem:52VF-22X1-JBRC-V0G7-00000-00&context=1516831</a>.</li> <li>Robert Sanchez. (December 17, 2011). Plan for mosque near West Chicago starts over. Chicago Daily Herald. Retrieved from <a href="https://advance-lexis-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/api/document?collection=news&id=urn:contentItem:54HJ-S4W1-DY6F-J2B8-00000-00&context=1516831">https://advance-lexis-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/api/document?collection=news&id=urn:contentItem:54HJ-S4W1-DY6F-J2B8-00000-00&context=1516831</a>.</li> </ul>Court filings: Islamic Ctr. of W. Suburbs v. County of Dupage, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 179042, 2012 WL 6605011 (United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division December 18, 2012, Filed). Retrieved from <a href="https://advance-lexis-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/api/document?collection=cases&id=urn:contentItem:579F-H0W1-F04D-71KR-00000-00&context=1516831">https://advance-lexis-com.proxy.library.emory.edu/api/document?collection=cases&id=urn:contentItem:579F-H0W1-F04D-71KR-00000-00&context=1516831</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource DuPage County, IL Description An account of the resource A documented account of Case No. IL_13, occurring in DuPage County, IL, from August 2011 to June 2013 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Oxford College of Emory University Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tina Zhan