Chicago Commission on Human Relations (in part)

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The Chicago Commission on Human Relations is a municipal agency that enforces the city’s anti-discrimination laws, investigates bias-related incidents, and promotes human rights and community relations across Chicago.


Statements (48)
Predicate Object
instanceOf civil rights enforcement agency
human relations commission
municipal agency
aimsTo eliminate discrimination in Chicago
promote equal opportunity
reduce tensions among racial and ethnic groups
collaboratesWith Chicago Police Department
civil rights advocacy groups
community-based organizations
country United States
employer administrative law judges
staff investigators
enforces Chicago Fair Housing Ordinance
Chicago Human Rights Ordinance
Chicago anti-discrimination ordinances
governingBody City of Chicago
governmentLevel municipal
handles complaints of discrimination in credit and lending
complaints of discrimination in employment
complaints of discrimination in housing
complaints of discrimination in public accommodations
hasFunction adjudication of discrimination cases
education on civil rights and diversity
enforcement of anti-discrimination laws
investigation of bias-related incidents
investigation of discrimination complaints
mediation of discrimination disputes
outreach to communities affected by discrimination
promotion of community relations
promotion of human rights
hasScope citywide
jurisdiction City of Chicago
legalAuthority Chicago Municipal Code
locatedIn Chicago
partOf City of Chicago government
reportsTo Mayor of Chicago
sector public sector
subjectArea civil rights
employment discrimination
fair housing
hate crimes and bias incidents
human rights
public accommodations discrimination
usesMethod administrative hearings
community forums and dialogues
complaint investigation
conciliation and settlement
public education campaigns

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Committee on Health and Human Relations
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