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Big news! 🗞The Commission on Human Rights has a new Training Videos & Resources page on our website, featuring a Fair Ho...
05/04/2022
Human Rights Training Videos & Resources

Big news! 🗞The Commission on Human Rights has a new Training Videos & Resources page on our website, featuring a Fair Housing Video Collection! Check it out here: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/human-rights-training-videos-resources

Fair Housing Video Collection Just Housing Amendment Screening Process The purpose of this video is to outline the three-step screening process used for determining compliance with the Just Housing Amendment of the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance. Just Housing Amendment Definitions The purpose of...

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
05/01/2022

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Happening today! Register now at http://bit.ly/IDHRStateofFairHousing
04/26/2022

Happening today! Register now at http://bit.ly/IDHRStateofFairHousing

The Illinois Department of Human Rights is excited to present the IDHR State of Fair Housing in Illinois on Tuesday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m.! This virtual event will bring together community leaders, enforcement organizations, and legal experts from the Illinois Department of Human Rights, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Illinois Attorney General, UIC Law Fair Housing Legal Clinic and the Latino Policy Forum!

Register now at http://bit.ly/IDHRStateofFairHousing

It's not too late to register to join us & Housing Authority of Cook County for a special Fair Housing Month virtual tra...
04/25/2022

It's not too late to register to join us & Housing Authority of Cook County for a special Fair Housing Month virtual training on Cook County's housing protections! Register by scanning below or filling out the form here: https://forms.office.com/g/rUxLwC5eS4

Happy Earth Day 🌎
04/22/2022

Happy Earth Day 🌎

Cook County Commission on Human Rights updated our website with translated materials! Check it our here: https://bit.ly/...
04/21/2022

Cook County Commission on Human Rights updated our website with translated materials! Check it our here: https://bit.ly/HRCommission

¡La Comisión de Derechos Humanos del Condado de Cook actualizó nuestro sitio web con materiales traducidos! Compruébalo aquí: https://bit.ly/HRCommission

04/20/2022

🎥 We will be premiering a brief (10 min) video on our page TODAY, 4/20, at 6:00PM regarding navigating our webpages and associated resources.

Happy Easter!
04/17/2022

Happy Easter!

Wishing everyone who celebrates a happy Passover!
04/15/2022

Wishing everyone who celebrates a happy Passover!

Cook County Commission on Human Rights updated our website with translated materials! Check it our here: https://bit.ly/...
04/13/2022

Cook County Commission on Human Rights updated our website with translated materials! Check it our here: https://bit.ly/HRCommission

¡La Comisión de Derechos Humanos del Condado de Cook actualizó nuestro sitio web con materiales traducidos! Compruébalo aquí: https://bit.ly/HRCommission

On April 11, 1968, the federal Fair Housing Act was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson. You can learn more about the ...
04/11/2022
Housing Discrimination Under the Fair Housing Act

On April 11, 1968, the federal Fair Housing Act was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson. You can learn more about the Fair Housing Act here: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/fair_housing_act_overview

And more about Cook County's housing protections on our website: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/agency/commission-human-rights

Housing discrimination is illegal in nearly all housing, including private housing, public housing, and housing that receives federal funding.

Join us & Housing Authority of Cook County for a special Fair Housing Month virtual training on Cook County's housing pr...
04/11/2022

Join us & Housing Authority of Cook County for a special Fair Housing Month virtual training on Cook County's housing protections! Register by scanning below or filling out the form here:
https://forms.office.com/g/rUxLwC5eS4

April is  !
04/07/2022

April is !

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04/05/2022

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The Partnership is excited to host the in-person return Hospitality Hires Chicago! has helped more than 900 people get conditional job offers. Employers from Chicagoland's premier outlets, , , and related tourism industries are looking for qualified people to fill hundreds of jobs. Visit ChiCookWorks.org/HHC to learn more on how you can participate!

Help us kick off  ! Landlords and housing providers, join us tomorrow, 4/5 11:30AM-1PM, for a joint training with Commun...
04/04/2022
Property Management Training – Community Investment Corporation

Help us kick off ! Landlords and housing providers, join us tomorrow, 4/5 11:30AM-1PM, for a joint training with Community Investment Corporation regarding the Just Housing Amendment and Source of Income Protections within the Human Rights Ordinance.

Register for this free workshop on CIC’s website here:

ProgramsProperty Management Training Best-in-industry workshops and training. Rental building owners know that it takes more than financing to have a successful rental project. That’s why CIC offers best-in-industry workshops and trainings to help current and aspiring owner-operators grow and stre...

04/03/2022

Ramadan kareem to all who observe!

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03/30/2022

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The Partnership is proud to have matched more than 1,200 with jobs. Join The Partnership, National Able Network,
Cook County Government and the Illinois Department of Employment Security - IDES for a hiring event, starting Wednesday, March 30. Connect with open opportunities in information technology, healthcare, finance, and more: http://ow.ly/hwlz50Iv9EV

Landlords and housing providers, join us next week, 4/5 11:30AM-1PM, for a joint training with Community Investment Corp...
03/29/2022
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Just Housing Amendment and Source of Income protections Review 2022. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Landlords and housing providers, join us next week, 4/5 11:30AM-1PM, for a joint training with Community Investment Corporation regarding the Just Housing Amendment and Source of Income Protections within the Human Rights Ordinance. Register for this free workshop on CIC’s website here:

Learn about some of Cook County’s housing policies, including the Just Housing Amendment and source of income protections within the Human Rights Ordinance. We will review: • What changes did the Just Housing Amendment make to the housing application process? • What is an individualized assess...

Connect with free legal help, mediation, and other resources including rental assistance through the Cook County Legal A...
03/28/2022

Connect with free legal help, mediation, and other resources including rental assistance through the Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt (CCLAHD) program. Call 855-956-5763 or visit https://cookcountylegalaid.org for more info.

03/28/2022

The Housing Authority of Cook County is currently hiring! For more information about our open positions please visit: https://thehacc.org/about/

Happening next week! 📅 Cook County Commission on Human Rights will meet next Thursday, 3/31, at 10:00AM. Find the agenda...
03/25/2022
Commission on Human Rights Meetings & Commissioners

Happening next week! 📅 Cook County Commission on Human Rights will meet next Thursday, 3/31, at 10:00AM.

Find the agenda and virtual meeting details here: https://bit.ly/HRCommMeetings

Human Rights Commissioners The Cook County Commission on Human Rights is an eleven member board appointed by the President of the Cook County Board…

Cook County Commission on Human Rights recently released a memo, "Source of Income Protections Under Cook County Human R...
03/22/2022

Cook County Commission on Human Rights recently released a memo, "Source of Income Protections Under Cook County Human Rights Ordinance."

Check it out here: https://bit.ly/2022SOIMemo

03/21/2022

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69 W. Washington Street, Suite 1130
Chicago, IL
60602

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+13126031100

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Merry Christmas from Cook County Commission on Human Rights!
Looking for a training on the Just Housing Amendment to Cook County's Human Rights Ordinance? You can register to take this training given by Director Sisavanh Baker and hosted by Community Investment Corporation anytime!
Here's the link to register:
https://www.cicchicago.com/programs/property-management-training/ -2066

This is an overview of the COVID-19 Vaccination Rights for Employees and Employer Obligations Ordinance.
REMINDER: Still time to apply! The Department of Human Rights and Ethics is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our team. Read the job description and learn how to apply here: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/current-exempt-openings

Do you have questions about Cook County's Earned Sick Leave Ordinance?

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions document in the Downloads section here: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/earned-sick-leave-ordinance-and-regulations

Last week the Commission on Human Rights approved the 2022 Meeting Schedule. You can see it in the image below or access it on our website here: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/commission-human-rights-meetings-commissioners

What are some examples of Earned Sick Leave Ordinance violations? Check out the list below and learn more on our website here: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/earned-sick-leave-ordinance-and-regulations

If you believe that your employer is not providing you with the amount of Earned Sick Leave that is required by the Ordinance, is not allowing you to use Earned Sick Leave for a permitted purpose, or is underpaying you when you do use Earned Sick Leave for a permitted purpose, contact us.

This is a review of the recently released report regarding the Just Housing Amendment to the Human Rights Ordinance pursuant to Subpart 770 - Section 770.100 of the Commission’s Interpretive Rules.
Moving week! We will start our move this week and our new address is 69 W Washington St Ste 1130 | Chicago, IL 60602.

The Commission on Human Rights presents this report in compliance with Section 770.100 of the Interpretive Rules: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/content/just-housing-amendment-human-rights-ordinance

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