Charles Chew, Jr. (October 9, 1922 – July 3, 1986) was an American politician in Illinois.

Born in Greenville, Mississippi, Chew served in the United States Navy during World War II.

He worked as an administrative assistant in community relations in the Cook County Sheriff office.

He led the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus alongside Carol Moseley Braun.

[2] Chew died in a hospital in Chicago, Illinois from throat cancer.