National group challenges Wheaton council over prayer

10.09.09, DAILY HERALD (US). A national organization is challenging Wheaton's long-standing tradition of inviting religious leaders to conduct invocations before city council meetings. The Freedom From Religion Foundation and one of its members from Wheaton this week notified Mayor Mike Gresk that the council is violating federal law by opening regular meetings with a prayer. The organization is urging the council to discontinue the practice.