- A report by Focus on Western Islamism, a project of the Middle East Forum, revealed that Illinois is paying out substantial amounts of money to a group that is inspired by the Nation of Islam.
- The Build Illinois Bond Fund—established by the state in the mid-’80s to promote economic development—gave $500,000 to the Coalition for the Remembrance of Elijah Muhammad (CROE) in 2021 and 2022. The state intends to give another $500,000 to that group this year. Read More