In Cairo, Egypt, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets Friday after hearing that Hosni Mubarak resigned after three decades of rule. Fireworks, car horns and celebratory gunshots in the air were heard around the city of 18 million.

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's speech on Thursday disappointed many protestors in Egypt. Many demonstrators in Cairo's Tahrir Square eagerly awaited what they thought would be Mr. Mubarak's resignation.

The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today welcomed the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak as a "first step toward freedom" and said there must now be a clean break with authoritarian rule and a swift transition to an open and transparent civilian government.

The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today welcomed the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak as a "first step toward freedom" and said there must now be a clean break with authoritarian rule and a swift transition to an open and transparent civilian government.

After the speech from President Mubarak stating that he would not step down, Ahmed Rehab speaks about the reactions from the protesters. Rehab also discusses where the peaceful protests should go from here.

Ahmed Rehab talks to Ed Schultz about what's happening in Egypt shortly after Mubarak said he would not step down, as well as what needs to be done in the country in order for a peaceful revolution to be successful.

Ahmed Rehab talks to MSNBC from Tahrir Square as Egyptians, and the whole world, wait for Mubarak's resignation.

Ahmed Rehab talks to MSNBC from Tahrir Square as Egyptians, and the whole world, wait for Mubarak's resignation.

Ahmed Rehab is in Egypt right now and after hearing the speech from Mubarak, he is worried about the possible confrontations during what may be the largest protests on Friday. He assures that the Egyptian protests will not calm down until Mubarak steps down from office.

Ahmed Rehab speaks on CLTV about Mubarak and his decision to remain President. Egyptian protesters are continuing their rally and even marching towards the Presidential Palace. Rehab comments on the will of the people and that Mubarak must step down soon in order to avoid any harm to people.

Ahmed Rehab speaks on CLTV about Mubarak and his decision to remain President. Egyptian protesters are continuing their rally and even marching towards the Presidential Palace. Rehab comments on the will of the people and that Mubarak must step down soon in order to avoid any harm to people.

American-Egyptians and supporters are deeply disappointed by Mubarak's refusal to step down as President. CAIR-Chicago Communications Coordinators shared how upset they were with the Egyptian President's decision, and their hopes for a peaceful resolution.

American-Egyptians and supporters are deeply disappointed by Mubarak's refusal to step down as President. CAIR-Chicago Communications Coordinators shared how upset they were with the Egyptian President's decision, and their hopes for a peaceful resolution.

Christina Abraham is invited to to speak during the Midwest Regional Conference to discuss the legislative efforts linked with the Anti-War movements in America. Ethnic group leaders from across the Midwest will gather together and talk about the updates from the struggles against repression from FBI and Grand Jurys. Also a silent auction to help benefit the Committee to Stop FBI Repression.

As crowds of protesters in Egypt erupted in anger, Egyptians in Chicago were glued to their televisions and computers as they grappled with what they called shocking news: The president of Egypt was not stepping down despite weeks of protests and hints that he would do so.

As protests continue to grow in Egypt, speculations regarding who will take President Hosni Mubarak’s place grow as well. For the past two weeks, U.S. media coverage has portrayed the Muslim Brotherhood to be first in line to succeed Mubarak’s regime. However, some say the Muslim Brotherhood is not as radical as most people think.

“He gave a 50,000-word speech that didn’t include the only word people wanted to hear, which is goodbye, said Ahmed Rehab, a democracy activist from Chicago in Egypt to join the protests. "Everybody was just sitting there not listening except for that word and when they didn’t hear it, that’s it, they were done. They didn’t want to hear anything else.”

As crowds of protesters in Egypt erupted in anger, Egyptians in the Chicago area were glued to their televisions and computers as they grappled with what they called shocking news: The president of Egypt was not stepping down, despite weeks of protests and hints that he would do so.

Chicagoans came out yet again, braving the freezing cold, to show support for democracy in Egypt. Watch our video!

CAIR-Chicago denounced a vote by the DuPage County board to reject a requested height variance that would have allowed the construction of a minaret and dome at a proposed mosque on 91st Street in unincorporated Willowbrook. A decision on whether to allow the construction of the Muslim Educational Cultural Center of America (MECCA) has still not been made.