Discrimination Assistance | 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.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
06/09/2025
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211 DuPage County
Physical Address
555 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60661
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Website
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
Fee
No fees
Required documents
Complaint Information Sheet; Copies of documents relevant to the charges; Government-issued photo ID for in-person appointments
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.
Languages
English
Service area
IL
Agency info
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.