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CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Rizza Cadillac to pay $100K in discrimination case
Tinley Park car dealership Rizza Buick GMC Cadillac, Inc. must pay $100,000 to resolve a religious discrimination lawsuit, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced.
CAIR-Chicago Supports Appeal of Jewish School Denied Zoning Relief
On May 6, 2014, CAIR-Chicago filed an Amicus Curiae brief in support of an appeal filed by the Joan Dachs Yaakov Elementary School – Yeshivas Tiferes Tzvi (“Joan Dachs”), based on the City of Evanston’s refusal to allow the school to re-develop vacant land for its religious and educational plans.
Community Update: Settlement reached for Irshad Learning Center
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.
Naperville Sun: Settlement reached concerning Islamic center near Naperville
The DuPage County Board has reached a $445,000 settlement with the Irshad Learning Center.
Daily Herald: DuPage County Board to vote to end legal dispute with Islamic group
Kevin Vodak, CAIR-Chicago's Litigation Director, defends the Irshad Learning Center near Naperville and aims to help them restore the center with a conditional-use permit.
Litigation Director Kevin Vodak works to protect immigrant and minority workers
CAIR-Chicago Litigation Director Kevin Vodak has been actively working with a coalition of groups to improve the work of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in protecting immigrant workers and those facing workplace discrimination based on their national origin.
Naperville Television 17: Irshad Learning Center moving into Naperville
Naperville Television 17 reports on the current status of the Irshad Learning Center's developments in the Naperville community.
Daily Herald: Islamic group seeking compensation from DuPage
The Daily Herald reports on CAIR-Chicago's efforts in reversing the decision by DuPage County's board to reject a planned Islamic education facility near Naperville.
WBEZ 91.5: Muslim group claims win on DuPage mosque dispute
WBEZ 91.5 FM reports on a Federal judge decision that DuPage County's zoning denial is 'arbitrary and capricious.'
CBS Chicago: Lawyer delighted by ruling allowing suburban Islamic center to open
CBS Chicago reports on the ruling by a federal judge that voted in favor of a suburban Islamic religious center and their right to open.
CAIR-Chicago wins judgment for Muslim Center's freedom of religion
CAIR-Chicago is pleased to announce the decision by Federal District Court Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer on Friday, March 29, 2013, granting summary judgment to its client the Irshad Learning Center, which is an Islamic religious institution primarily serving the Iranian community.
CAIR-Chicago wins judgment for Muslim Center's freedom of religion
CAIR-Chicago is pleased to announce the decision by Federal District Court Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer on Friday, March 29, 2013, granting summary judgment to its client the Irshad Learning Center, which is an Islamic religious institution primarily serving the Iranian community.
Kevin Vodak and Rabya Khan participate in NLADA Conference
Litigation Director Kevin Vodak and Staff Attorney Rabya Khan will participate in a panel called “Strategic Advocacy for Muslim and Immigrant Communities with Law Enforcement" at the National Legal Aid and Defender Association (NLADA) Conference on Friday December 7.
Chicago Sun-Times: Irshad Islamic center case delayed again
Representatives for each side were scheduled to submit responses by Monday to motions for summary judgment filed by both parties. The deadline for turning in that paperwork to Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois was moved to Wednesday.
Citizenship granted: CAIR-Chicago's recent victories
Litigation Director Kevin Vodak recently resolved citizenship delay cases for American Muslims in Chicago.
Citizenship granted: CAIR-Chicago's recent victories
Litigation Director Kevin Vodak recently resolved citizenship delay cases for American Muslims in Chicago.
Litigation Director Kevin Vodak resolves delayed passport case
Litigation Director Kevin Vodak resolved a delayed passport case, allowing an American Muslim to complete a long-awaited pilgrimage to Mecca.
Litigation Director Kevin Vodak wins citizenship case
CAIR-Chicago’s Litigation Director Kevin Vodak recently won a naturalization court case for a Muslim American whose citizenship application had been denied by USCIS.