Bar Association… Why I Am Exploring a Run for Circuit Court Judge in 2028 11 Nov 2025 A vacancy is coming to the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Court (Kane County, Illinois). The retiring judge serves on one of the countywide seats. His retirement is announced for early 2026.…
Mentoring Podcast Micro-Mentoring: Purpose, passion & profession Podcast 4 Nov 2025 Why This Podcast? As my children, nieces, and nephews get older, I discuss meaningful issues with them. We didn't talk about these topics just five or six years ago. We…
School Boards Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Our Public Schools 5 Feb 2025 I know what it feels like to be excluded because of ethnicity, color, immigrant status, and religion. I grew up in an America that was far less tolerant than the…
School Boards Freedom of Information: Take It Seriously 27 Dec 202427 Dec 2024 I submitted a FOIA request to CUSD 301 on December 17, 2024. I never received an acknowledgment of receipt. That's fine. I know I used the correct email address, and…
School Boards Public Service Requires Public Engagement 22 Dec 202422 Dec 2024 I serve on a local school board. I was elected in April 2021 for a four-year term. It is a challenging role. I have invested much time into this position…
Politics Nazneen Hashmi Wins! 22 May 20235 Jun 2023 Many friends, including State Senator Cristina Castro, attended a victory celebration for Nazneen Hashmi. The event was held on May 21, 2023, in Streamwood. She was elected to the Village…
Politics American Muslim Democrats 7 May 20235 Jun 2023 Junaid Afeef with Dean Argiris at Coalition/CIOGC Action Network Luncheon The Illinois Civic Coalition and the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago Action Network, in collaboration with several other…
Bar Association… Judge Julio Valdez Shares His Journey 29 Apr 20235 Jun 2023 Judge Julio Valdez with KCBA Diversity Committee Co-Chair Junaid Afeef After a few years of ZOOM-only meetings, the Kane County Bar Association's Diversity Committee held an in-person meeting on April…
Community Service… Ramadan at the Illinois Department of Public Health 7 Apr 20235 Jun 2023 Dr. Sameer Vohra, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, hosted an afternoon learning session to help IDPH staff learn about the observance of Ramadan for Muslims. Many colleagues…
Interfaith… Interfaith Iftar at the Islamic Center of Kane County 6 Apr 20235 Jun 2023 The Islamic Center of Kane County is a newer, rapidly growing Muslim community organization located in St. Charles, Illinois. During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims fast. The daily meal…
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