Here are resources available in Illinois for addressing and combating racial discrimination: --- ### Civil Rights and Legal Assistance - **Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR)** Investigates cases of racial discrimination in employment, housing, education, public accommodations, and other areas. - Phone: (312) 814-6200 or TTY (866) 740-3953 - Website: [www2.illinois.gov/dhr](https://www2.illinois.gov/dhr) - File a complaint online: [File a Charge](https://www2.illinois.gov/dhr/FilingaCharge/Pages/default.aspx) - **Chicago Commission on Human Relations (CCHR)** Handles discrimination complaints in Chicago based on race, ethnicity, or national origin. - Phone: (312) 744-4111 - Website: [www.chicago.gov/cchr](https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cchr.html) - **Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)** Federal agency addressing workplace discrimination. - Chicago District Office: (800) 669-4000 - Website: [www.eeoc.gov](https://www.eeoc.gov/) - **Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)** Offers legal advocacy for racial discrimination against Latino communities. - Phone: (312) 427-0701 - Website: [www.maldef.org](https://www.maldef.org/) --- ### Advocacy Organizations - **Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR)** Advocates for racial equity and immigrant rights. - Phone: (312) 332-7360 - Website: [www.icirr.org](https://www.icirr.org/) - **Chicago Urban League** Focuses on economic, educational, and racial equity for Black communities in Illinois. - Phone: (773) 285-5800 - Website: [www.chiul.org](https://www.chiul.org/) - **Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Chicago** Supports Asian American communities with racial discrimination complaints and advocacy. - Phone: (773) 271-0899 - Website: [www.advancingjustice-chicago.org](https://www.advancingjustice-chicago.org/) --- ### Educational and Community Support - **Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Midwest** Offers programs and resources to combat hate and promote racial equity in Illinois. - Phone: (312) 533-3930 - Website: [www.adl.org/midwest](https://www.adl.org/midwest) - **NAACP Illinois Chapters** Provides advocacy, legal support, and community programs to fight racial discrimination. - National Office: (877) 622-2798 - Find Illinois branches: [www.naacp.org](https://naacp.org/) - **Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)** Offers resources and assistance for hate crime victims and racial justice initiatives. - Phone: (334) 956-8200 - Website: [www.splcenter.org](https://www.splcenter.org/) --- ### Hate Crime and Incident Reporting - **Illinois Attorney General's Office Civil Rights Bureau** Handles hate crimes and racial discrimination complaints. - Phone: (877) 581-3692 - Website: [www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov](https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/) - **Stop AAPI Hate Reporting Center** Tracks and responds to hate incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. - Website: [stopaapihate.org](https://stopaapihate.org/) - **Southern Poverty Law Center Hate Map** Identifies hate groups and incidents in Illinois for awareness and reporting. - Website: [www.splcenter.org/hate-map](https://www.splcenter.org/hate-map) --- ### Counseling and Support Services - **Howard Brown Health** Offers culturally competent mental health services for communities of color. - Phone: (773) 388-1600 - Website: [www.howardbrown.org](https://www.howardbrown.org/) - **National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Illinois** Provides mental health support and advocacy tailored to communities experiencing racial trauma. - Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) - Website: [www.namiillinois.org](https://www.namiillinois.org/) --- ### Reporting and Seeking Help If you experience or witness racial discrimination or hate crimes: 1. **Document the incident** (time, location, witnesses, and details). 2. Report the incident to local law enforcement if it involves a crime. 3. File a complaint with agencies like IDHR, EEOC, or the Illinois Attorney General. Let me know if you'd like to focus on specific support areas or need tailored resources for your situation!