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The Commission on Human Relations (CCHR) is charged with enforcing the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance and the Chicago Fair Housing Ordinance. The Commission investigates complaints to determine whether discrimination may have occurred, and uses its enforcement powers to punish acts of discrimination.

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Decisions and precedents in discrimination cases

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Our Office is Open to the Public By Appointment Only

Beginning September 21, 2020, The CCHR will be open to the public on an appointment only basis for the purposes of filing discrimination complaints.

Upon entering, all individuals are required to wear a mask/face covering at all times.

Please call (312) 744-4111 to schedule an appointment.

The CCHR Accepts Email Filings

The Commission accepts filing of complaints and other documents by e-mail. For more information, click the following link.

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You Can Submit a Service Request to the CCHR Online

Simply click on the following link and select Discrimination/Hate Crimes Assistance under the Service Type drop-box menu:

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Commission on Human Relations

Phone: 312.744.4111
TTY: 312.744.1088
Fax: 312.744.1081
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740 North Sedgwick Street
Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60654
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