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Operating as usual
We are delighted to share our Annual Report for the period ending June 30, 2022, which highlights accomplishments and plans for the Commission.
Visit our website to read the report in its entirety: https://hrc.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/hrc/documents/hrc-annualreport-fy2022.pdf
Coles Fellows, Summer 2023: we are seeking law students with strong writing skills. For additional information please click on the following link:
https://hrc.illinois.gov/about/coles.html
To submit an application, please email a resume, cover letter, transcript, and writing sample to:
Erica Seyburn, Assistant General Counsel
[email protected]
Due Date: January 27, 2023
Join the Illinois Human Rights Commission's Lunch & Learn CLE series, via WebEx on January 25, 2023. Click the link below to register.
https://illinois.webex.com/illinois/j.php?RGID=rd2689e32b6be30a301c952a648f3d2f2
Interested in The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (“FHAA”)?
See the snippet below, reviewed by the Ninth Circuit Court:
In Howard v. HMK Holdings, LLC, the Ninth Circuit held as a matter of first impression that the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (“FHAA”) does not impose standalone liability for a landlord’s failure to engage in an interactive process with a tenant who requests a reasonable accommodation for their disability.
To read this case in its entirety, check out HRC's Newsletter by clicking on the link below:
The Human Rights Commission would like to introduce our newest Commissioner, Demoya R. Gordon. Commissioner Gordon was appointed by Governor JB Pritzker on September 5, 2022, and she will be based in our Springfield office. I encourage you to read more about her background and valuable expertise on our website at https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ihrc/about/Commissioners/Pages/Commissioners.aspx,
we are glad for her addition to our Commissioner ranks.
IHRC Commissioners and staff hosted an informational booth at the Illinois State Fair on August 14, 2022, Veterans & Gold Star Families Day. Check out our HRC Newsletter at:
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ihrc/Documents/IHRC_Newsletter_09292022_Final_4.3.pdf
Coles Fellows
The Commission applauds our Summer 2022 Coles Fellows for their excellent work this summer. Thank you, Kai Hoyer, Jake Marshall, Gavin R. Scott, Kevin Scott, and Xinyi (Cherie) Zhang, for all of your contributions to this agency! For more information on our Coles Fellowship program, please visit:
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ihrc/about/Pages/Coles.aspx
IHRC Commissioners and staff hosted an informational booth at the Illinois State Fair on August 14, 2022, Veterans & Gold Star Families Day. Check out our latest Newsletter by clicking the link below:
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ihrc/Documents/IHRC_Newsletter_09292022_Final_4.3.pdf
We're Back!
Join the Illinois Human Rights Commission's Lunch & Learn CLE series, via WebEx on November 15, 2022. Visit our website to register. Click the link below:
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ihrc/about/Pages/Events.aspx
Read all about what's been going on at the Human Rights Commission. Check out our current Newsletter on our website. Click the link below.
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ihrc/Documents/IHRC_Newsletter_09292022_Final_4.3.pdf
Should you have any questions, please reach out to us via email at [email protected].
Coles Fellows, Winter 2023: we are seeking 1-2 law students for a semester-long externship: For additional information click on the following link:
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ihrc/about/Pages/Coles.aspx
To submit an application, please email a resume, cover letter, transcript, and writing sample to:
Erica Seyburn, Assistant General Counsel
[email protected]
Due Date: November 1, 2022
We're Back!
Join the Illinois Human Rights Commission's Lunch & Learn CLE series, via WebEx on October 25, 2022. Visit our website to register.
Click the Link below:
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ihrc/about/Pages/Events.aspx
On May 12, 2022, Commission Chair Mona Noriega and Department of Human Rights Director Jim Bennett introduced Governor J.B. Pritzker at Lambda Legal’s Bon Foster Civil Rights Celebration in the Old Chicago Main Post Office. Lambda Legal is the oldest and largest national legal organization, whose mission is to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of le****ns, gay men, bisexual and transgender people, and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy. Chair Noriega helped open the Midwest Regional Office of Lambda Legal and both Noriega and later Bennett served as the Midwest Regional Director.
Come join the fun with the Human Rights Commission at the State Fair. They'll be treats, selfies, and a fun quiz to test your knowledge. You can find us in the air conditioned Illinois Building, Sunday. August 14th, from 9:00am-3:00pm.
Are you attending the State Fair? Great! Stop by and join the Human Rights Commission's in the Illinois Building. We'll be there Sunday, August 14th from 9:00am -3:00pm. We hope to see you there.
The Illinois State Fair is one of the most attended events of the year in Springfield! Come join the Human Rights Commission, Sunday, August 14th, in the air conditioned Illinois Building from 9:00am - 3:00pm. We hope to see you there!
The Human Rights Commission's, Administrative Law Judge Azeema N. Akram co-moderated a MCLE program for the DuPage County Bar Association’s Business Law and Practice Section on April 12, 2022. The program was titled “Is Disability a Part of Diversity? Attorneys With Disabilities Respond,” and was co-moderated by Commissioner Rachel M. Arfa (City of Chicago, Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities). Panelists included: Mary Rosenberg (Senior Attorney, Access Living of Metro Chicago), Andrés Gallegos (Shareholder, Robbins Dimonte), and Andrew Webb (Staff Attorney, Equip for Equality), who discussed how disability is a part of our nation-wide conversation on diversity, equity and inclusion. The event received positive feedback on how the presenters shared first-hand experience on working in the legal field with a disability and insights on making the practice of law more accessible.
Read all about what's been going on at the Human Rights Commission. Check out our current Newsletter on our website. Click the link below.
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ihrc/Documents/Newsletter_06242022.4.2.final.pdf
Should you have any questions, please reach out to us via email at [email protected].
Please see this important update from our colleagues at Illinois Department of Human Rights about the continued evolution of the Illinois Human Rights Act.
Thank you to Governor JB Pritzker for signing HB2775 that bans discrimination in housing selection based on source of income, incl. Section 8 vouchers, disability payments, child support, and other non-employment income. “Refusing to rent to a housing applicant because of their source of income disproportionately affects renters of color, women, and persons with disabilities,” said Illinois Department of Human Rights Director Jim Bennett. “Through the hard work of dedicated housing rights advocates along with our housing team at the Illinois Department of Human Rights, HB2775 ensures that a single parent in Quincy, a veteran in Murphysboro, or a retiree in East Peoria can now seek affordable housing without fear that their lawful source of income will be rejected.”
From our colleagues at Illinois Department of Human Rights
The Illinois Human Rights Act continues to evolve and grow to bring more protection to the people of Illinois. Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed HB4605 that amends an essential provision of the Real Estate Transactions (Housing) Article of the Illinois Human Rights Act (“IHRA”). The bill ensures that parties to housing discrimination cases may choose to have their case heard by a jury. This amendment ensures that Illinoisans, whether complainant or respondent, have the same rights, obligations and protections available to them under Illinois law as they enjoy under Federal law.
To find out more about the fair housing protecting in Illinois, please visit the Illinois Department of Human Rights website. https://bit.ly/ILDeptHumanRights
Effective Monday, May 9, 2022, the new Chicago address for the Illinois Human Rights Commission will be:
Illinois Human Rights Commission
Michael A. Bilandic Building
160 North LaSalle Street, 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60601
NOTE: Our Springfield address, along with all phone numbers, faxes and email addresses will remain the same.
The Illinois Human Rights Commission remembers the life and legacy of distinguished service of Merri Dee, who served as a member of the Commission from 2013-2014.
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Interested in what's been going on at the Human Rights Commission? Check out our current Newsletter on our website and read all about it! Click the link below.
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ihrc/Documents/Newsletter_4.1.pdf
Should you have any questions, please reach out to us via email at [email protected].
Join the Illinois Human Rights Commission's Lunch & Learn CLE series, via WebEx on June 14, 2022. Visit our website to register.
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ihrc/about/Pages/Events.aspx.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to us via email at [email protected].
Join the Illinois Human Rights Commission's Lunch & Learn CLE series, via WebEx on May 3, 2022. Visit our website to register.
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ihrc/about/Pages/Events.aspx.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to us via email at [email protected].
Join the Illinois Human Rights Commission's Lunch & Learn CLE series, via WebEx on April 13, 2022. Visit our website to register.
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ihrc/about/Pages/Events.aspx.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to us via email at [email protected].
Join the Illinois Human Rights Commission's Lunch & Learn CLE series, via WebEx on March 17, 2022. Visit our website to register.
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ihrc/about/Pages/Events.aspx.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to us via email at [email protected].
Join the Illinois Human Rights Commission's Lunch & Learn CLE series, via WebEx on February 15, 2022. Visit our website to register.
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ihrc/about/Pages/Events.aspx.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to us via email at [email protected].
Happy New Year from the Illinois Human Rights Commission! - Just Released, our latest Quarterly Newsletter and our FY 2021 Annual Report
2022 Summer Coles Fellows:
We encourage interested students to apply through the Midwest Public Interest Law Career Conference, where we will be conducting interviews. Applicants who are unable to attend MPILCC should submit their application materials by 1/28/22.
For additional information, see the flyer below.
Join the Illinois Human Rights Commission's Lunch & Learn CLE series, via WebEx on November 18, 2021. Visit our website to register.
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ihrc/about/Pages/Events.aspx
Should you have any questions, please reach out to us via email at [email protected].
Interested in what's been going on at the Human Rights Commission? Check out our current Newsletter on our website and read all about it! Click the link below.
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ihrc/process/Pages/Newsletter3.3FINAL.pdf
Should you have any questions, please reach out to us via email at [email protected].
Join the Illinois Human Rights Commission's Lunch & Learn CLE series, via WebEx on October 7, 2021. Visit our website to register.
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ihrc/about/Pages/Events.aspx
Join the Illinois Human Rights Commission's Lunch & Learn CLE series, via WebEx on September 24, 2021. Visit our website to register.
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ihrc/about/Pages/Events.aspx?
Director and Commissioners of the Human Rights Commission working the State Fair. Come join us, we are located at the Illinois Building on the State Fair Grounds.
Thanks to the Illinois Depart. of Aging and Director Paula Basta for hosting us for Senior Day at the State Fair and for visiting our table.
Come join us, we are located at the Illinois Building on the State Fair Grounds.
Thanks to Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton for joining us at the State Fair, and affirming her commitment to fairness and equality! We are located at the Illinois Building on the State Fair Grounds.
At the State Fair, our first selfie. Join us! We are located at the Illinois Building on the State Fair Grounds.
It's time for the State Fair, come and join the Human Rights Commission today, at the Illinois Building on the State Fair Grounds. There will be candy treats and selfies with the people you meet! Come join the fun!😀 We're here from 9-3:30 PM.
Come join the Human Rights Commission at the Illinois State Fair, Monday, August 16th 2021 at the Illinois Building on the State Fair Grounds. Stop by, grab some candy and take a selfie! We're there from 9-5. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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