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The Commission on Human Rights recently welcomed a new staff member. Please join us in welcoming Applied Data Fellow, Julian Lance!
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ALT Welcome Julian. Applied Data Fellow. Julian has short black hair, is wearing a blue button up blouse, necklaces, and triangle shaped earrings. In the background is a body of water and trees.
Our Fireside Chat on the Just Housing Amendment sparked meaningful conversations about the future of fair housing in Cook County.
Catch the recording and read the JHA Impact Assessment—link in bio!
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Wendell Robinson sits on stage across from Dr. Laura Nussbaum-Barberena. The background image includes the promotional flyer. The American flag and Cook County flag stand behind the stage.
ALT Executive Director of the Department of Human Rights and Ethics, Jennifer King, wearing a dress and blazer, stands beside Mr. Wendell Robinson who is wearing a suit and pink collared shirt. Dr. Laura Nussbaum-Barberena stands at the end wearing a blazer.
ALT Claire Dillon, an individual with shoulder length red hair stands behind a podium. Claire is presenting on the findings of the Just Housing Amendment Impact Assessment.
ALT Report cover of the JHA Impact Assessment. Three hexagons include images of housing in Chicago.
The Commission on Human Rights honors every identity and uplifts every voice during this month and always. We honor the past, celebrate the present, and fight for a better future!
#pridemonth#humanrights#CookCounty
ALT Happy Pride Month! A rainbow serves as the background for the image.
ALT Did you know? On July 1, 2026, Cook County’s minimum wage will increase to $15.40 for non-tipped workers and $9.25 for tipped workers. Visit CookCountyIL.gov/MWO for more information.
The Just Housing Amendment Impact Assessment Report is now available! The study highlights gaps in awareness, transparency, assessments, and affordable housing. Join us tomorrow for a fireside chat to dig into the findings of the report. Access the report using the link in bio!
ALT Just Housing Amendment Impact Assessment. Now Available! Click the link in our bio to read the report! The report was issued on May 26, 2026. A line of Chicago brick homes serves as the background.
ALT Flyer for a fireside chat on the Just Housing Amendment Impact Assessment, scheduled for May 27, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 69 W. Washington St., 22nd Floor, Conference Room B in Chicago. The right side of the flyer shows Chicago brick homes. At the bottom are photos of the guest speakers: Wendell Robinson, a person with facial hair wearing a collared shirt, and Dr. Laura Nussbaum‑Barberena, a person with long red hair, earrings, and a black blouse.
On Memorial Day, we honor those who served and sacrificed for our country. We are forever grateful.
We will be closed beginning at 2 PM on Friday, May 22, and all-day Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026, at 8:30 AM.
We are one week away! Join us on May 27th for the release of the Just Housing Impact Assessment. Hear key findings and a discussion on the Just Housing Amendment’s impact with Dr. Laura Nussbaum‑Barberena and Wendell Robinson. Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/g/5e47…
ALT Flyer for a fireside chat on the Just Housing Amendment Impact Assessment, scheduled for May 27, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 69 W. Washington St., 22nd Floor, Conference Room B in Chicago. The right side of the flyer shows Chicago brick homes. At the bottom are photos of the guest speakers: Wendell Robinson, a person with facial hair wearing a collared shirt, and Dr. Laura Nussbaum‑Barberena, a person with long red hair, earrings, and a black blouse.
Join us on May 27th for the release of the Just Housing Impact Assessment. Hear key findings and a discussion on the Just Housing Amendment’s impact with Dr. Laura Nussbaum‑Barberena and Wendell Robinson. Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/g/5e47…
ALT Flyer for a fireside chat on the Just Housing Amendment Impact Assessment, scheduled for May 27, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 69 W. Washington St., 22nd Floor, Conference Room B in Chicago. The right side of the flyer shows Chicago brick homes. At the bottom are photos of the guest speakers: Wendell Robinson, a person with facial hair wearing a collared shirt, and Dr. Laura Nussbaum‑Barberena, a person with long red hair, earrings, and a black blouse
Join us on May 27th for the release of the Just Housing Impact Assessment. Hear key findings and a discussion on the Just Housing Amendment’s impact with Dr. Laura Nussbaum‑Barberena and Wendell Robinson. Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/g/5e47…
ALT Flyer for a fireside chat on the Just Housing Amendment Impact Assessment, scheduled for May 27, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 69 W. Washington St., 22nd Floor, Conference Room B in Chicago. The right side of the flyer shows Chicago brick homes. At the bottom are photos of the guest speakers: Wendell Robinson, a person with facial hair wearing a collared shirt, and Dr. Laura Nussbaum‑Barberena, a person with long red hair, earrings, and a black blouse.
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Month! This month, we celebrate the vibrant cultures, stories, and traditions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders that make Cook County brighter every day.
#AAPIMonth#HumanRights#CookCounty
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Today, we recognize the essential role workers play in our communities. We support them by enforcing key protections like Minimum Wage, Paid Leave, Living Wage, and Human Rights Ordinances. Protecting workers protects our communities.
#HumanRights#CookCounty
ALT International Workers' Day. Honoring the dedication, strength, and contributions of workers everywhere. The Cook County Commission on Human Rights logo sits at the center. Below are an assortment of arms, each arm and hand representing a different career. Such as a hand holding a hardhat, a hand holding a wrench, a gloved hand with personal protective equipment on, a handholding a screwdriver, and more.
The Commission on Human Rights has a scheduled regular meeting tomorrow, Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10AM. Follow the link in our bio to access the agenda and view the meeting remotely. #CookCounty#HumanRights
Did you know? April is Fair Housing Month! Under the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance, you cannot be denied housing because you belong to a protected class. Take a Minute for Fair Housing & learn how to spot housing discrimination.
#FairHousingMonth#CookCounty
On Saturday, we were happy to join @FarSouthsideCDC at their 2026 Housing Fair! We connected with homebuyers, renters, and homeowners to share fair housing resources and promote the rights available to everyone who calls Cook County home.
#FairHousingMonth#CookCounty
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Did you know? April is Fair Housing and Second Chance Month. In Cook County, housing seekers cannot be denied housing due to arrest and/or conviction history. Learn how to recognize violations by taking a minute for fair housing.
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April is Arab American Heritage Month. The Commission on Human Rights honors this month as a time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of Arab Americans. #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth#HumanRights#CookCounty
March 31st marks Transgender Day of Visibility. The Commission on Human Rights affirms that everyone is welcome in Cook County, regardless of gender identity.
To learn more about Trans Day of Visibility, visit glaad.org/tdov/#cookcounty#transrightsarehumanrights
ALT Transgender Day of Visibility. March 31, 2026. In Cook County, your gender identity is protected from discrimination and harassment. Light blue and light pink strips line the top and bottom of the image.
The Commission on Human Rights has a scheduled regular meeting tomorrow, Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 10AM. Follow the link in our bio to access the agenda and view the meeting remotely. #CookCounty#HumanRights
Ya puedes ver nuestras capacitaciones sobre protección del origen nacional. Enlace en la biografía.
¿Te interesa organizar esta capacitación? Escríbenos a DHREOutreach.training@cookcountyil.gov
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