CAIR-Chicago’s Operations Manager, Maggie Slavin, offered a teacher sensitivity on June 13, 2024 at Northern Illinois University. The training, entitled “Islamophobia 101: Stereotypes & Dehumanization: How Myths about Muslims Harm our Students and What To Do About It” gathered public school teachers from Elgin & DeKalb.

Since 2020, CAIR-Chicago has observed Juneteenth by closing its office to celebrate the emancipation of the last enslaved Black Americans and honor the lives lost to slavery. Juneteenth has since replaced the office’s observance of Columbus Day.

CAIR-Chicago's 2024 Annual Banquet is set for October 27th, 2024. Mark your calendars as we celebrate two decades of defending civil rights for Muslims in America. Join us at Drury Lane for a night of reflection, recognition, and renewed commitment to our mission.

The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) recently honored the life and legacy of Malcolm X on May 19th, with a distinguished panel including speakers Clyde El-Amin, Salim Muwakkil, Ahmed Rehab, and Kai El Zabar.

Executive Director of CAIR-Chicago, Ahmed Rehab, joined as a panelist in Washington D.C. with the El-Hibri Foundation. Pictured with Farhan Latif, Executive Director of El-Hibri Foundation and Marshall Ganz, Harvard University professor and lead trainer.

Commemorate Malcolm X Day, where we honor the legacy of a true champion of human rights and dignity.

A discussion featuring Ahmed Rehab of CAIR-Chicago and Tarek Khalil of American Muslims for Palestine (AMP)

CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, speaks at the 2024 Arab American Heritage Month reception hosted by the Office of Mayor Brandon Johnson at The Chicago Cultural Center.

(CHICAGO, IL, 4/25/2024) - Executive Director of CAIR-Chicago, Ahmed Rehab, joined panelists at University of Chicago Institute of Politics to explore the complex, shifting landscape of free speech in today's digital age.

In an era where voices claim to be censored, canceled, and deplatformed, questions arise about the boundaries and protections of free expression.

Hear from legal and other subject matter experts about your rights and impactful protests.

TUNE IN TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS AS A STUDENT PROTESTING AND ADVOCATING FOR PALESTINE ON YOUR COLLEGE CAMPUS

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the complexities of free speech in today's digital age. In an era where voices claim to be censored, canceled, and deplatformed, questions arise about the boundaries and protections of free expression.

Recap of CAIR-Chicago's Taste of Ramadan iftar event last Thursday, full of delicious food and out beautiful community.

We are pleased to announce the 12th year anniversary of CAIR-Chicago's "Taste of Ramadan," which will take place on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at our Azima Center located at our downtown location. Maghrib Prayers will be held.

Event on March 9th at MEC Banquet Hall

CAIR-Chicago recently took its MYLS 2024 program to Universal School, where students from various Muslim backgrounds across Chicagoland converged. The initiative aimed to foster an understanding of diverse perspectives and the importance of embracing differences within their communities.

Event happening next Monday at The Prayer Center of Orland Park!

Event happening, Wednesday, February 28th.

A program set out to help Muslim students become leaders for the future. The MYLS initiative passionately empowers Muslim American youth (grades 8-12) through proactive activism, aiming to guide their communities from the margin to the mainstream.