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Rockford — Part I Ch. 11 Human Rights § 11-61

Equal accommodation for citizens

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
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Operative Text

Rockford — Part I Ch. 11 Human Rights § 11-61
(a) All persons within the jurisdiction of the city shall be entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of the accommodations, advantages, facilities and privileges of all facilities located within the city when said facilities are represented as being available for use by the general public.
(b) Any place of public accommodation wherein any of the provisions of subsection (a) of this section are violated is hereby declared to be a public nuisance. The owners, agents and operators of any such place declared a nuisance under this subsection shall be deemed guilty of maintaining a public nuisance.
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Plain English

Rockford's Part I Ch. 11 Human Rights § 11-61 establishes that every person within city limits has the right to full and equal access to any facility that holds itself out as open to the general public. When a facility denies or restricts that equal enjoyment, it is legally classified as a public nuisance under this provision. Owners, agents, and operators of such a facility can be found guilty of maintaining that public nuisance.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 11-61, property owners and operators of facilities open to the public in Rockford are expected to provide equal access and enjoyment to all persons without distinction. Compliant operators generally review their policies, staff training, and physical access to ensure no group is treated differently from the general public. Facilities found to be in violation of this section may be declared a public nuisance, exposing owners and their agents to legal liability.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section § 11-61 of Rockford's Human Rights ordinance gives every person the right to equal access to public-facing facilities within the city. If a tenant or visitor believes a facility has denied them equal enjoyment, this provision's public nuisance classification may be raised as part of a complaint or legal proceeding. Those who believe their rights under this section have been violated may consider contacting the City of Rockford's human rights office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 11-123
IL Muni § 11-101
IL Muni § 11-1
IL Muni § 11-82
IL Muni § 11-105
IL Muni § 11-122
IL Muni § 11-1

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