Illinois has faced an alarming surge in hate and extremism, following national trends. Hate crimes have skyrocketed 125% statewide since 2021, with bias based on race, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity driving over 95% of incidents.
The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) and Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes (CDHC) are calling on all residents to report acts of hate through the Help Stop Hate initiative — a safe, confidential service that…
