About the Councils

The Chicago Commission on Human Relations enabling ordinance establishes five advisory councils to review existing city-wide programs recommend policies that serve their target population and act as a liaison between the City and community organizations. 

In-Person and Zoom Meeting 

• Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

• Location: In-Person at City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street, Room 501-A
• Zoom link

Public Comment

If you are interested in providing a public comment, complete this form at least 24 hours before the meeting. 

Agenda

Below find the agenda for Advisory Council meeting.

I.   Call to Order

II.  Membership Check-in

     a) In-person attendees

     b) Virtual attendees

III.  Public Attendees

IV.  Reports

   a) Chicago's Reparation Task Force

   b) OERJ Team

V.   Discussion

   a) FY26 Equity Report Big Bets

   b) Defending Chicago

   c) Hate Crimes & Hate Incidents Report

VI. Community Call Check-In (Public Comment)

VII. Close Meeting 

VIII. Next Steps