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Discrimination Assistance | Illinois Department of Human Rights - Chicago

555 West Monroe Street, Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60661

Eligibility

Discrimination charges must be filed within two years from the alleged discriminatory action, or one year from the alleged discriminatory action for a housing case.

Required documents

Complaint Information Sheet Copies of documents relevant to the charges Government-issued photo ID for in-person appointments

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
312-814-6200

Voice - Main

https://dhr.illinois.gov

Languages

English

Application process

(1) File a charge of discrimination by submitting a completed Complainant Information Sheet by one of the following ways: (a) In person, (b) By mail, (c) By email to [email protected] (2) Charges must be filed within two years from the alleged discriminatory action, or one year from the alleged discriminatory action for a housing case

Fees

No fees

Service area

IL

Description

Administers the Illinois Human Rights Act which prohibits discrimination in Illinois in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, financial credit and sexual harassment in education. Accepts and investigates discrimination charges. Litigates housing discrimination charges before the Illinois Human Rights Commission.

Date of Last Formal Update

06/09/2025

Data provided by

211 DuPage County

Providing organization

Illinois Department of Human Rights Chicago

Administers the Illinois Human Rights Act which prohibits discrimination in Illinois in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, financial credit and sexual harassment in education. Accepts and investigates discrimination charges. Litigates housing discrimination charges before the Illinois Human Rights Commission.