Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Co-Sponsors Chi v. Hate Ordinance
Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth has signed on as a co-sponsor of the “Chi Vs. Hate” ordinance, which creates a "hate incident" category for non-criminal acts that are motivated by bias against someone's race, color, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, or sexual orientation.
Non-criminal acts of hate can often escalate to the level of hate crime, so reporting hate incidents helps us stop hate in its tracks.
Read the full text of the ordinance here.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hate Incidents
As part of this ordinance, the Chicago Commission on Human Relations (CCHR) has provided the following FAQs to guide in identifying and reporting hate incidents:
What is a hate crime? A hate crime is a criminal act motivated by bias against a protected class, i.e., race, color, gender, age religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, or sexual orientation
What should I do if I witness or am the victim of a hate crime? Call 911 and report the hate crime to the Chicago Police Department.
What is a hate incident? A hate incident is a non-criminal act motivated by bias against a protected class, which places someone in fear of a hate crime.
What should I do if I witness or am the victim of a hate incident? Report it to 311 by calling 3-1-1, filing a 311 report on the CHI311 app, or submitting a request at 311.chicago.gov. Select “Hate Incident" when you report the incident so the City may document and track it.
What is non-hateful graffiti? Non-hateful graffiti does not target protected classes. Examples include gang insignia, political speech, vulgarities, etc.
What should I do about non-hateful graffiti? Report it to 311 by calling 3-1-1, filing a 311 report on the CHI311 app, or submitting a request at 311.chicago.gov. The Department of Streets and Sanitation will promptly remove it as usual.
What is hateful graffiti? Graffiti is a crime. If it targets a protected class, it is a hate crime.
What should I do about hateful graffiti? Report it to 311 by calling 3-1-1, filing a 311 report on the CHI311 app, or submitting a request at 311.chicago.gov. Select “Hate Incident" when you report the incident.
The Chicago Police Department must document it and open an investigation before they clear it for removal by the Department of Streets and Sanitation. Removal of graffiti may take 3-5 business days.
Please note any graffiti, whether hateful or non-hateful, that is placed on a school, house of worship, government building, or which targets a public official by name, willl be prioritized for documentation and prompt removal.
For more information contact CCHR at (312) 744-4111 or visit Chicago.gov/cchr