Illinois Human Rights Commission

A busy March in our beautiful capital of City of Springfield Illinois.

Last week, Commission staff testified in committee about important legislation (HB3144) sponsored by Leader Eva-Dina Delgado in the Illinois House and Leader Elgie Sims Jr. in the Senate.

We thank them and and all of the co-sponsors for their leadership and support.

This week, the Commission was honored to present its FY 2026 budget request, as authorized by Governor JB Pritzker to the Illinois General Assembly.

Thanks to our board chair, Selma D'Souza and our senior management team of Claudia Ortega, David Larson and Brian Weinthal for their preparation and attendance in these important opportunities to share the work of Illinois Human Rights Commission with our elected representatives.

The Illinois Human Rights Commission is excited to announce that Governor JB Pritzker has named Mr. Howard A. Rosenblum as the newest member of the Commission. To read more about Commissioner Rosenblum, please visit:

Gov. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and Commissions Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointment in his administration

The Illinois Human Rights Commission is delighted to amplify this post on the important work of our colleagues at the Illinois Commission on Discrimination & Hate Crimes and the Illinois Department of Human Rights ,

Illinois is facing a troubling rise in hate. In partnership with Governor Pritzker, the Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes and Illinois Department of Human Rights are launching Help Stop Hate—a confidential service for those affected by hate.

Report hate acts and access vital resources at ILStopHate.org or call (877) 458-HATE. Together, we can create a safer, more inclusive Illinois!

Today was a "bootiful" day to join our colleagues at Illinois Department of Central Management Services and other State of Illinois agencies in providing some treats for young trick-or-treaters in our Chicago offices today this Halloween! There's always time for civil rights and candy at the Illinois Human Rights Commission!