Chicago Area Mosques Ramp Up Security After Weekend Violence
By Odette YousefChicago Area Mosques Ramp Up Security After Weekend Violence
By Odette Yousef
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Muslim institutions in the Chicago area are ramping up security after recent incidents at mosques.
In Texas, a mosque was burned down on Saturday and on Monday six people were shot dead during prayer at a Quebec City mosque. At least one Chicago-area mosque received a threat this week by telephone.
About a dozen local imams plan to meet Wednesday to discuss heightened precautions.
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