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We’re sharing highlights from today’s livestream of the Illinois Accountability Commission first public meeting.
Follow along in this thread for key moments, insights, and quotes throughout the day.
Follow along in this thread for key moments, insights, and quotes throughout the day.
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Happy Black History Month, Illinois.
February 1, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Happy Black History Month, Illinois.
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor Black Americans whose contributions have shaped our nation and the ongoing fight for justice and equality.
The legacy of yesterday, the impact of today, and the hope of tomorrow tell one continuous story – Black History is American History.
The legacy of yesterday, the impact of today, and the hope of tomorrow tell one continuous story – Black History is American History.
February 2, 2026 at 7:04 PM
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor Black Americans whose contributions have shaped our nation and the ongoing fight for justice and equality.
The legacy of yesterday, the impact of today, and the hope of tomorrow tell one continuous story – Black History is American History.
The legacy of yesterday, the impact of today, and the hope of tomorrow tell one continuous story – Black History is American History.
The Illinois Accountability Commission's second public hearing is streaming now on our YouTube channel, @illinoisDHR.
Closed captioning is available to support hearing-impaired viewers and anyone who prefers captions.
Watch here: bit.ly/IACHearing_YouTube
Closed captioning is available to support hearing-impaired viewers and anyone who prefers captions.
Watch here: bit.ly/IACHearing_YouTube
January 30, 2026 at 4:13 PM
The Illinois Accountability Commission's second public hearing is streaming now on our YouTube channel, @illinoisDHR.
Closed captioning is available to support hearing-impaired viewers and anyone who prefers captions.
Watch here: bit.ly/IACHearing_YouTube
Closed captioning is available to support hearing-impaired viewers and anyone who prefers captions.
Watch here: bit.ly/IACHearing_YouTube
Today, the Illinois Accountability Commission convenes its second public hearing.
⏰9am – 1pm
📍Streaming live on blueroomstream.com/live/illinois-special-events
Tune in to observe this important process in action.
⏰9am – 1pm
📍Streaming live on blueroomstream.com/live/illinois-special-events
Tune in to observe this important process in action.
January 30, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Today, the Illinois Accountability Commission convenes its second public hearing.
⏰9am – 1pm
📍Streaming live on blueroomstream.com/live/illinois-special-events
Tune in to observe this important process in action.
⏰9am – 1pm
📍Streaming live on blueroomstream.com/live/illinois-special-events
Tune in to observe this important process in action.
The Illinois Accountability Commission’s second public hearing will stream live tomorrow.
Tune in:
📆Friday, January 30
⏰9am – 1pm
📍Streaming live on blueroomstream.com/live/illinois-special-events
Tune in:
📆Friday, January 30
⏰9am – 1pm
📍Streaming live on blueroomstream.com/live/illinois-special-events
January 30, 2026 at 4:31 AM
The Illinois Accountability Commission’s second public hearing will stream live tomorrow.
Tune in:
📆Friday, January 30
⏰9am – 1pm
📍Streaming live on blueroomstream.com/live/illinois-special-events
Tune in:
📆Friday, January 30
⏰9am – 1pm
📍Streaming live on blueroomstream.com/live/illinois-special-events
Nuestro sitio web de Recursos sobre Derechos de Inmigrantes y Ciudadanía está aquí para ayudar a los habitantes de Illinois a acceder a orientación, protecciones y vías de apoyo, todo en un solo lugar.
Explora los recursos en dhr.illinois.gov/ici.
Explora los recursos en dhr.illinois.gov/ici.
January 29, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Nuestro sitio web de Recursos sobre Derechos de Inmigrantes y Ciudadanía está aquí para ayudar a los habitantes de Illinois a acceder a orientación, protecciones y vías de apoyo, todo en un solo lugar.
Explora los recursos en dhr.illinois.gov/ici.
Explora los recursos en dhr.illinois.gov/ici.
Our Immigrant and Citizenship Rights Resources website is here to help Illinoisans access guidance, protections, and pathways to support – all in one place. Whether you're looking for yourself or helping someone you care about, you're not alone.
Explore the resources at dhr.illinois.gov/ici.
Explore the resources at dhr.illinois.gov/ici.
January 29, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Our Immigrant and Citizenship Rights Resources website is here to help Illinoisans access guidance, protections, and pathways to support – all in one place. Whether you're looking for yourself or helping someone you care about, you're not alone.
Explore the resources at dhr.illinois.gov/ici.
Explore the resources at dhr.illinois.gov/ici.
Witnessed or experienced potential misconduct by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz? You can submit video or narrative information to the Commission.
Visit the Commission’s website to learn more and to complete the form at ilac.illinois.gov/interest-form.html
Visit the Commission’s website to learn more and to complete the form at ilac.illinois.gov/interest-form.html
January 29, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Witnessed or experienced potential misconduct by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz? You can submit video or narrative information to the Commission.
Visit the Commission’s website to learn more and to complete the form at ilac.illinois.gov/interest-form.html
Visit the Commission’s website to learn more and to complete the form at ilac.illinois.gov/interest-form.html
Through the Illinois Accountability Commission, IL is creating a public record of the conduct of federal agents during “Operation Midway Blitz” and other federal operations in IL.
Join us Friday, January 30, from 9AM – 1PM to hear the Commission’s second public hearing.
Learn more: bit.ly/IAC_0126
Join us Friday, January 30, from 9AM – 1PM to hear the Commission’s second public hearing.
Learn more: bit.ly/IAC_0126
January 28, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Through the Illinois Accountability Commission, IL is creating a public record of the conduct of federal agents during “Operation Midway Blitz” and other federal operations in IL.
Join us Friday, January 30, from 9AM – 1PM to hear the Commission’s second public hearing.
Learn more: bit.ly/IAC_0126
Join us Friday, January 30, from 9AM – 1PM to hear the Commission’s second public hearing.
Learn more: bit.ly/IAC_0126
The IAC is collecting information related to potential misconduct by federal immigration law enforcement officers during Operation Midway Blitz through the end of 2025 (September through December 2025).
To submit info to the IAC, visit ilac.illinois.gov/interest-form and complete the interest form.
To submit info to the IAC, visit ilac.illinois.gov/interest-form and complete the interest form.
January 15, 2026 at 10:23 PM
The IAC is collecting information related to potential misconduct by federal immigration law enforcement officers during Operation Midway Blitz through the end of 2025 (September through December 2025).
To submit info to the IAC, visit ilac.illinois.gov/interest-form and complete the interest form.
To submit info to the IAC, visit ilac.illinois.gov/interest-form and complete the interest form.
IDHR Director Jim Bennett honors the life and legacy of Rick Garcia, whose leadership and advocacy advanced LGBTQ+ civil rights and strengthened the Illinois Human Rights Act. His legacy lives on in the protections that so many Illinoisans rely on today.
January 14, 2026 at 5:50 PM
IDHR Director Jim Bennett honors the life and legacy of Rick Garcia, whose leadership and advocacy advanced LGBTQ+ civil rights and strengthened the Illinois Human Rights Act. His legacy lives on in the protections that so many Illinoisans rely on today.
We'll be out across Illinois attending events where community members can learn more about their rights and protections under Illinois law.
Meet us at one of these upcoming events to engage with our team directly and get access to resources and information to support you and your community.
Meet us at one of these upcoming events to engage with our team directly and get access to resources and information to support you and your community.
January 12, 2026 at 8:05 PM
We'll be out across Illinois attending events where community members can learn more about their rights and protections under Illinois law.
Meet us at one of these upcoming events to engage with our team directly and get access to resources and information to support you and your community.
Meet us at one of these upcoming events to engage with our team directly and get access to resources and information to support you and your community.
Landlords (owners of the building or someone working for them to rent residences) are required to provide a summary of rights to all Illinois residential tenants as the first page of their written lease, whether the lease is new or a renewal.
Learn more: dhr.illinois.gov/safer-homes
Learn more: dhr.illinois.gov/safer-homes
December 30, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Landlords (owners of the building or someone working for them to rent residences) are required to provide a summary of rights to all Illinois residential tenants as the first page of their written lease, whether the lease is new or a renewal.
Learn more: dhr.illinois.gov/safer-homes
Learn more: dhr.illinois.gov/safer-homes
This holiday season we pause to reflect on hope & joy. Thank you for the ways you show up for another. It is through genuine, neighborly action we make this beautiful state a beacon of hope for others. Let kindness & acceptance continue to guide us through the New Year. Have a safe holiday season.
December 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
This holiday season we pause to reflect on hope & joy. Thank you for the ways you show up for another. It is through genuine, neighborly action we make this beautiful state a beacon of hope for others. Let kindness & acceptance continue to guide us through the New Year. Have a safe holiday season.
As we marked #InternationalHumanSolidarityDay this past Saturday, we're reminded that Illinois' strength has always come from protecting one another. IDHR remains here to safeguard hard-won protections and ensure every Illinoisan knows they are protected.
Learn more at dhr.illinois.gov.
Learn more at dhr.illinois.gov.
December 22, 2025 at 8:55 PM
As we marked #InternationalHumanSolidarityDay this past Saturday, we're reminded that Illinois' strength has always come from protecting one another. IDHR remains here to safeguard hard-won protections and ensure every Illinoisan knows they are protected.
Learn more at dhr.illinois.gov.
Learn more at dhr.illinois.gov.
"There is no threat. There's no need to use these weapons... when the leadership of an organization is doing this, this provides cover for everyone under him."
Dr. Rohini J. Haar, MD, MPH—emergency physician with health & human rights expertise—analyzes a community encounter with Gregory Bovino.
Dr. Rohini J. Haar, MD, MPH—emergency physician with health & human rights expertise—analyzes a community encounter with Gregory Bovino.
December 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
"There is no threat. There's no need to use these weapons... when the leadership of an organization is doing this, this provides cover for everyone under him."
Dr. Rohini J. Haar, MD, MPH—emergency physician with health & human rights expertise—analyzes a community encounter with Gregory Bovino.
Dr. Rohini J. Haar, MD, MPH—emergency physician with health & human rights expertise—analyzes a community encounter with Gregory Bovino.
"They had done nothing wrong. They were not protesting. They were not chasing ICE vehicles. They were simply shopping."
Matt DeMateo recounts how three U.S. citizens, including a toddler, were tear gassed in Cicero by federal agents.
Matt DeMateo recounts how three U.S. citizens, including a toddler, were tear gassed in Cicero by federal agents.
December 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
"They had done nothing wrong. They were not protesting. They were not chasing ICE vehicles. They were simply shopping."
Matt DeMateo recounts how three U.S. citizens, including a toddler, were tear gassed in Cicero by federal agents.
Matt DeMateo recounts how three U.S. citizens, including a toddler, were tear gassed in Cicero by federal agents.
Tear gas was indiscriminately released into our communities.
What matters to this Commission is how it impacts families, children, and people in their own homes and neighborhoods.
youtu.be/aFmNUpOUB-8
What matters to this Commission is how it impacts families, children, and people in their own homes and neighborhoods.
youtu.be/aFmNUpOUB-8
Tear Gas Video
YouTube video by Illinois Department of Human Rights
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Tear gas was indiscriminately released into our communities.
What matters to this Commission is how it impacts families, children, and people in their own homes and neighborhoods.
youtu.be/aFmNUpOUB-8
What matters to this Commission is how it impacts families, children, and people in their own homes and neighborhoods.
youtu.be/aFmNUpOUB-8
This is what Bovino and his federal agents did in Illinois.
Illinoisans, including U.S. citizens, were targeted and harassed for how they look.
Watch the Commission's montage video focused on the human impact of Operation Midway Blitz.
youtu.be/x8k3wxb0118
Illinoisans, including U.S. citizens, were targeted and harassed for how they look.
Watch the Commission's montage video focused on the human impact of Operation Midway Blitz.
youtu.be/x8k3wxb0118
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This is what Bovino and his federal agents did in Illinois.
Illinoisans, including U.S. citizens, were targeted and harassed for how they look.
Watch the Commission's montage video focused on the human impact of Operation Midway Blitz.
youtu.be/x8k3wxb0118
Illinoisans, including U.S. citizens, were targeted and harassed for how they look.
Watch the Commission's montage video focused on the human impact of Operation Midway Blitz.
youtu.be/x8k3wxb0118
Watch Live➡️ multimedia.illinois.gov/iac-live.html
IAC Live
multimedia.illinois.gov
December 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Watch Live➡️ multimedia.illinois.gov/iac-live.html
The Illinois Accountability Commission’s first public hearing is now underway.
Judge Patricia Brown Holmes opens today’s hearing, grounding the Commission and the public in the purpose of this work and why it matters.
Judge Patricia Brown Holmes opens today’s hearing, grounding the Commission and the public in the purpose of this work and why it matters.
December 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The Illinois Accountability Commission’s first public hearing is now underway.
Judge Patricia Brown Holmes opens today’s hearing, grounding the Commission and the public in the purpose of this work and why it matters.
Judge Patricia Brown Holmes opens today’s hearing, grounding the Commission and the public in the purpose of this work and why it matters.
We’re sharing highlights from today’s livestream of the Illinois Accountability Commission first public meeting.
Follow along in this thread for key moments, insights, and quotes throughout the day.
Follow along in this thread for key moments, insights, and quotes throughout the day.
December 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We’re sharing highlights from today’s livestream of the Illinois Accountability Commission first public meeting.
Follow along in this thread for key moments, insights, and quotes throughout the day.
Follow along in this thread for key moments, insights, and quotes throughout the day.
HAPPENING NOW
Tune in to watch the first public meeting of the Illinois Accountability Commission.
Watch Live➡️ multimedia.illinois.gov/iac-live.html
Tune in to watch the first public meeting of the Illinois Accountability Commission.
Watch Live➡️ multimedia.illinois.gov/iac-live.html
IAC Live
multimedia.illinois.gov
December 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
HAPPENING NOW
Tune in to watch the first public meeting of the Illinois Accountability Commission.
Watch Live➡️ multimedia.illinois.gov/iac-live.html
Tune in to watch the first public meeting of the Illinois Accountability Commission.
Watch Live➡️ multimedia.illinois.gov/iac-live.html
The Commission will hear public comments & testimony and gather information related to federal enforcement actions in Illinois and their impact on individuals and communities.
⏰9am – 12pm
📍Streaming live on multimedia.illinois.gov/iac-live.html
We’ll be sharing updates throughout the hearing.
⏰9am – 12pm
📍Streaming live on multimedia.illinois.gov/iac-live.html
We’ll be sharing updates throughout the hearing.
December 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The Commission will hear public comments & testimony and gather information related to federal enforcement actions in Illinois and their impact on individuals and communities.
⏰9am – 12pm
📍Streaming live on multimedia.illinois.gov/iac-live.html
We’ll be sharing updates throughout the hearing.
⏰9am – 12pm
📍Streaming live on multimedia.illinois.gov/iac-live.html
We’ll be sharing updates throughout the hearing.
The agenda for IAC’s first public hearing is now available.
Members of the public are encouraged to review the agenda in advance to learn more about the hearing structure and opportunities for public participation.
View agenda: ilac.illinois.gov/events/2025/iac-public-hearing-12-18-2025.html
Members of the public are encouraged to review the agenda in advance to learn more about the hearing structure and opportunities for public participation.
View agenda: ilac.illinois.gov/events/2025/iac-public-hearing-12-18-2025.html
December 16, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The agenda for IAC’s first public hearing is now available.
Members of the public are encouraged to review the agenda in advance to learn more about the hearing structure and opportunities for public participation.
View agenda: ilac.illinois.gov/events/2025/iac-public-hearing-12-18-2025.html
Members of the public are encouraged to review the agenda in advance to learn more about the hearing structure and opportunities for public participation.
View agenda: ilac.illinois.gov/events/2025/iac-public-hearing-12-18-2025.html