Mahnoor Ahmad Stands for Inclusivity in Orland Park
Orland Park, IL - Earlier this week on February 5th, Orland Park hosted a community Town Hall event. The Town Hall was meant to provide a vital platform for healthy discourse where community members are encouraged to ask questions, voice their opinions on specific issues or policies, and engage directly with government officials. Residents of the village passionately addressed Mayor Pekau and the Orland Park Board of Trustees, urging them to adopt a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. Their collective efforts, including the collection of 800 petition signatures, urged meaningful dialogue and aimed to address pressing concerns within the community. However, Mayor Pekau's remarks suggested that Arab Americans who support a ceasefire in Gaza should "go to another country."
Democratic congressional candidates differ on Gaza, health care in forum
In the Democratic primary for the 6th District seat, U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove is being challenged by political newcomer Mahnoor Ahmad of Oakbrook Terrace and returning candidate Charles Hughes of Chicago.
Muslim candidate for US Congress says Americans want to see humanity in responses to Gaza war
CHICAGO: Mahnoor Ahmad, a Muslim candidate for US Congress, said the need for “more humanity” in the response to Israel’s war on Gaza is a key issue in her campaign. She told Arab News she is hearing more and more Americans say they want a ceasefire in Gaza, that this has nothing to do with their politics, and that innocent people are being victimized “by the worst of humanity.” She is not afraid to say what needs to be said to help achieve peace and end the violence, she added, and accused her opponent in the Democratic Party primary election for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District, due to take place on March 19 next year, of being unwilling to do the same.
Republicans file to take on Schneider, Ramirez; Casten, Quigley face new primary challengers
The last day of petition filing for Illinois' March 2024 primary election saw more congressional candidates enter contests to serve the North, West or Northwest suburbs. Oakbrook Terrace resident Mahnoor Ahmad submitted paperwork Monday to run as a Democrat for the 6th District seat held by Democrat Sean Casten of Downers Grove.