About the Councils

The Chicago Commission on Human Relations enabling ordinance establishes five advisory councils to review existing city-wide programs recommend policies that serve their target population and act as a liaison between the City and community organizations. 

Meeting Dates:

• Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.  

• In person meeting at City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 1103 

Public Comment

If you are interested in providing a public comment, complete this form at least 24 hours before the meeting.  

Agenda

Below find the agenda for the Advisory Council meeting.

1. Welcome

2. Roll Call

3. Mayor's Office Updates

   1. Council Business 
   2. Mayor's Policy Agenda Initiatives and Updates
   3. Budget Impact on Priorities
4. Finalizing Subcommittee Assignments

5. GBV Taskforce Update

6. Discussion: Federal Policies and the Impact on our Work Moving Forward and What our Orgs are Thinking or Planning
7. 2025 Meeting Schedule
8. Public Comment (if applicable)
9. Close Meeting

Creating a More Equitable Recovery: Addressing the Economic Barriers COVID-19 Exacerbated for Women in Chicago

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed pain points in our economy and safety net systems (or lack thereof). We can no longer look away, avoid nuanced discussions, or fail to acknowledge the deeply rooted racial and gender disparities that exist in the labor market.

Inspired by the advocacy of the Mayor's Women's Advisory Council, a collaborative team across the Mayor's Office, World Business Chicago, Women Employed, and Civic Consulting Alliance released a report detailing the impact of COVID-19 on women, and particularly women of color, in the workforce.