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Executive Director
Ahmed Rehab

Deputy Director
Sufyan Sohel

Litigation Director
Kevin Vodak, Esq.

Staff Attorney
Rabya Khan

Communications Coordinators
Maryam Arain
Ambreen Zuberi

Outreach Coordinator
Gerald Hankerson

Operations Coordinator
Mohamed Abdelati

Office Coordinator
Noor Salahuddin

Board of Directors Chairman
Mazen Kudaimi, MD

Advisory Board Honorary President
Prof. M Cherif Bassiouni

Community Update: Settlement reached for Irshad Learning Center
CAIR-Chicago | June 27, 2013
On Tuesday, June 25, the County announced its agreement to a monetary settlement of $445,000 with CAIR-Chicago's client, the Irshad Learning Center.


CAIR-Chicago applauds Senate for passing immigration reform
CAIR-Chicago | June 27, 2013
The Council on American Islamic Relations would like to applaud the Senate for passing the immigration reform bill and looks forward to its pass in the House.


RSVP for CAIR-ChicagoÕs 5th Annual ÒTaste of RamadanÓ Iftar
CAIR-Chicago | June 26, 2013
RSVP and join CAIR-Chicago for its festive "Taste of Ramadan" iftar on July 17th, 2013.


This Ramadan, donate to The Prison Project!
CAIR-Chicago | June 26, 2013
This Ramadan make a difference in the lives of new Muslims. Donate to CAIR-Chicago's Prison Project.


IT consultants needed!
CAIR-Chicago | June 7, 2013
If you have experience with website development or database design and want to volunteer for a great cause, contact us today!


CAIR-Chicago attends press conference for Chicago City Council Asian American Caucus [PHOTOS]
CAIR-Chicago | June 26, 2013
On Wednesday, June 26, CAIR-Chicago staff, law clerks, and interns attended the first Chicago City Council Asian American Caucus press conference at city hall.


Office of the Governor hosts workshop on jobs with Illinois government
CAIR-Chicago | June 24, 2013
The Office of the Governor is presenting an informational workshop that will focus on how to get a job with the state of Illinois on June 26th.


Naperville Sun: Settlement reached concerning Islamic center near Naperville
Naperville Sun | June 27, 2013
The DuPage County Board has reached a $445,000 settlement with the Irshad Learning Center.


Daily Herald: DuPage reverses itself, approves Islamic prayer center
Daily Herald | June 27, 2013
In light of the success of CAIR-Chicago's case against DuPage County on behalf of the Irshad Learning Center, the County Board on Tuesday reversed its position and approved plans for an Islamic prayer center near West Chicago.


Daily Herald: DuPage County Board to vote to end legal dispute with Islamic group
Daily Herald | June 13, 2013
Kevin Vodak, CAIR-ChicagoÕs Litigation Director, defends the Irshad Learning Center near Naperville and aims to help them restore the center with a conditional-use permit.


North by Northwestern: Muslim Americans still facing discrimination
North by Northwestern | June 13, 2013
CAIR-Chicago Communications Coordinator Maryam Arain shares her thoughts on issues of discrimination and Islamophobia with a Northwestern student.


OnIslam: US Faiths Demand Immigration Reform
On Islam | June 18, 2013
CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab stands with other faith leaders to voice support for immigration reform.




















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