CHICAGO – The state of Illinois launched a service for residents to report hate crimes on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
The service was introduced by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D), the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), and the Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes (CDHC).
Help Stop Hate is a confidential service that provides support and resources to people and communities affected by hate. Hate crimes reached an all-time high in 2023, with 11,862 incidents reported to the FBI…