6-10-080 Exemptions for certain religious organizations.

   Nothing in this title shall apply to decisions of a religious society, association, organization, or institution affecting the definition, promulgating or advancement of the mission, practices, or beliefs of the society, association, organization, or institution.

(Prior code § 199-8; Added Coun. J. 12-21-88, p. 23526; Amend Coun. J. 4-27-22, p. 46382, § 11; Amend Coun. J. 1-18-23, p. 59661, § 3)

6-10-090 Violation – Investigation by Commission on Human Relations – Prosecution.

   The Chicago Commission on Human Relations shall receive and investigate complaints of violations of this chapter, except where such duty is modified by intergovernmental agreement, and complaints of violations of subsection (f)(3) of Section 4-6-180, and shall prepare and provide necessary forms for such complaints. No person shall refuse or fail to comply with any subpoena, order or decision issued in the course of or as a result of an investigation.

(Prior code § 199-9; Added Coun. J. 12-21-88, p. 23526; Amend Coun. J. 3-21-90, p. 13523; Amend Coun. J. 7-8-98, p. 72891; Amend Coun. J. 10-11-17, p. 57510, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 4-27-22, p. 46382, § 11)

6-10-100 Retaliation prohibited.

   No person shall retaliate against any individual because such individual has:

   (1)   opposed what that individual reasonably and in good faith believes to be an incident of unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment;

   (2)   made a charge, filed a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in an investigation, proceeding or hearing under this chapter, or under subsection (f)(3) of Section 4-6-180; or

   (3)   requested, attempted to request, used, or attempted to use a public accommodation as allowed in this chapter.

(Prior code § 199-10; Added Coun. J. 12-21-88, p. 23526; Amend Coun. J. 10-11-17, p. 57510, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 12-12-18, p. 93551, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 4-27-22, p. 46382, § 11)

6-10-110 Construction of chapter provisions.

   The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of the purpose hereof. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit rights granted under the laws of the State of Illinois or the United States.

(Prior code § 199-11; Added Coun. J. 12-21-88, p. 23526; Amend Coun. J. 4-27-22, p. 46382, § 11)

6-10-120 Violation – Penalty.

Unless another fine or penalty is specifically provided in this Code, any person who violates this Article I of Title 6 as determined by this Commission shall be fined not less than $5,000.00 and not more than $10,000.00 for each offense. In addition, any City licensee who violates this chapter or any rule promulgated thereunder may be subject to license discipline pursuant to Section 4-4-280 of this Code. Every day that a violation shall continue shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.

(Prior code § 199-12; Added Coun. J. 12-21-88, p. 23526; Amend Coun. 7-8-98, p. 72891; Amend Coun. J. 11-26-13, p. 68764, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-5-14, p. 95804, § 4; Amend Coun. J. 4-15-15, p. 106130, § 6; Amend Coun. J. 4-27-22, p. 46382, § 11; Amend Coun. J. 11-7-22, p. 54984, § 8)