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
To access this service, contact:
General Email
Jim Bennett (Director)
800-662-3942
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Main Toll-free
312-814-6200
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Main
866-740-3953
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TTY
312-814-1436
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Fax - Administration
312-814-6251
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Fax - Charge Processing
Websitehttps://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
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.
Last Assured
06/09/2025
What's Here
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.