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| Title | Human Rights Commission |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.state.il.us/ihrc/ |
| Contact Name | Keith Chambers |
| Contact Title | Executive Director, Illinois Human Rights Commission |
| Contact Phone | 312.814.6269 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function | The Commission adjudicates charges of civil rights violations in employment, housing, public accommodations and financial credit filed with Department of Human Rights. |
| Term | 4 years, expiring third Monday in January of staggered odd-numbered years, and until successor is appointed and qualified |
| Senate Confirmation | Yes |
| Party Affiliation | No more than 7 from same political party. |
| Compensation | Chairman, $52,179 per year; Members, $46,960 per year |
| Composition | 13 appointed by Governor |
| Chair | Designated by the Governor |
| Authority | 775 ILCS 5/8-101 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
|
Term Expires | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barecevic, Marti | 01/19/2015 | 05/12/2003 | Democrat | Governor | Commissioner | St. Clair |
| Cantone, Robert A. | 01/19/2015 | 03/28/2011 | Democrat | Governor | Commissioner | Cook |
| Castro, Martin | 01/19/2015 | 12/12/2009 | Democrat | Governor | Chair | Cook |
| Chang, David | 01/19/2015 | 05/12/2003 | Democrat | Governor | Commissioner | Cook |
| Cosgrove, Terry | 01/16/2017 | 03/28/2011 | Independent | Governor | Commissioner | Cook |
| Dee, Merri | 01/19/2015 | 11/01/2012 | Democrat | Governor | Commissioner | Cook |
| Fakroddin, Nabi | 01/19/2015 | 03/22/2010 | Republican | Governor | Commissioner | Kane |
| Gash, Lauren Beth | 01/16/2017 | 03/18/2013 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Lake |
| Ronen, Rozanne | 01/19/2015 | 2004 | Republican | Governor | Commissioner | Lake |
| VACANT | Republican | Governor | Commissioner | None | ||
| Viverito, Diane | 01/16/2017 | 2005 | Democrat | Governor | Commissioner | Cook |
| Walsh, David J. | 01/16/2017 | 10/01/2011 | Republican | Governor | Commissioner | Cook |
| Yadgir, Patricia Bakalis | 01/16/2017 | 06/01/2011 | Independent | Governor | Commissioner | Cook |