Happy Halloween!

Written by Don Byrd
In Highland Park, Illinois, school officials were troubled earlier today when a student showed up dressed as Jesus. After all, the guidelines warned students against costumes that may offend the religious sensibilities of others. But after looking into it, they decided no harm, no foul.

Lake County (IL) Officials: Maum Meditation is a Religion After All

Written by Don Byrd
After 8 months of delay, a meditation center in Lake County, Illinois can finally open, now that county officials have finally determined Maum Meditation is indeed a religion. The zoning board previously denied Erik Sung’s request to turn his home into a meditation center, claiming the “elements of religion” were not met. A federal lawsuit seems to have helped change their mind.

EEOC Sues Trucking Company for Failing to Accommodate Muslim Drivers

Written by Don Byrd
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against Star Trucking Company over their refusal to accommodate Muslim drivers’ objection to delivering alcohol. The drivers were ultimately fired rather when, according to the complaint, accommodation would not have provided an undue hardship to the employers.