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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 reverses itself, approves Islamic prayer center
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
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.
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.
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.
USA TODAY: Proposed mosques spark opposition in some U.S. communities
CAIR-Chicago's Litigation Director, Kevin Vodak, comments on the struggles of the Irshad Learning Center and the opposition to proposed mosques in the U.S.
The Doings Hinsdale: Lawsuit urged after DuPage board spurns mosque request
CAIR-Chicago Litigation Director, Kevin Vodak, responds to DuPage County's objections to a proposed mosque in the Western Suburbs - making parallels to the difficulties in the development of the Irshad Learning Center in Naperville.
Naperville Sun: Naperville Islamic center suit continuing
The lawsuit naming DuPage County for its refusal to allow an Islamic prayer center just east of Naperville is moving ahead after attempts to settle the issue apparently fell short.
CAIR-Chicago Documentary 2011 - Beyond the Comfort Zone
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Irshad Learning Center Update: Judge Denies DuPage County's Attempt to Dismiss Lawsuit
CAIR-Chicago is pleased to announce the decision by District Court Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer this week to deny DuPage County’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against the county on behalf of the Irshad Learning Center, a Naperville mosque.
Irshad Learning Center Update: Judge Denies DuPage County's Attempt to Dismiss Lawsuit
CAIR-Chicago is pleased to announce the decision by District Court Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer this week to deny DuPage County’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against the county on behalf of the Irshad Learning Center, a Naperville mosque.
Naperville Sun: Naperville Islamic center refusal going to court
CAIR, which advocates for religious freedom and civil liberties in the Muslim community, also maintains that Irshad officials tried to pursue remedies for the permit refusal through normal administrative channels before filing the federal suit. Kevin Vodak, the attorney arguing the case for CAIR and Irshad, was pleased overall with the ruling.