File a Complaint for Unlawful Discrimination or Harassment

The Commission investigates, mediates and, if warranted, adjudicates violations of the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance that protects all people in the County from discrimination and harassment in employment, public accommodations, housing, credit transactions, and County facilities, programs and services.

Date of Last Formal Update

05/25/2023

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211 Metro Chicago

Physical Address

69 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602

Hours

Mon 8:30am - 4:30pm; Tue 8:30am - 4:30pm; Wed 8:30am - 4:30pm; Thu 8:30am - 4:30pm; Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm;

Fax

(312) 603-9988

Application process

Intake interviews are by appointment only, please call or email to make an intake appointment.

Eligibility

If you believe that you have been the victim of unlawful discrimination in the protected areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, credit or access to County programs, services or contracts, contact the Cook County Commission on Human Rights.

Languages

English

Spanish

Service area

Cook county, IL

Agency info

Cook County - Commission on Human Rights

Cook County Commission on Human Rights works to protect people in Cook County from discrimination and harassment in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, credit transactions, and access to Cook County facilities, services and programs and to ensure that those who work in, or for the benefit of, Cook County are paid an appropriate wage for their labors and receive appropriate benefits.