DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Administers the Illinois Human Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (with regard to employment), familial status (with regard to real estate transactions), age, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service, and unfavorable military discharge. The website includes forms, instructions, and links to numerous other related websites as well as detailed information on how the discrimination charge process works.
Also maintains a helpline for assistance specifically with sexual harassment and discrimination.
Categories
Physical Address
555 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60661
Hours
Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm;
Website
Application process
A discrimination charge can be initiated by email, mail, fax, or appearing in person at the Department's Chicago or Springfield office within 300 days of the date the alleged discrimination took place in all cases except housing discrimination (one year filing deadline); The Complainant Information Sheet can be found online; For questions about whether or not a situation falls under IDHR's jurisdiction or about how to file a charge, call or visit the Chicago or Springfield offices for more information
Fee
None
Required documents
Varies by service
Eligibility
Open to anyone
Languages
English
Service area
Illinois
Agency info
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Administers the Illinois Human Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, familial status, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service, and unfavorable military discharge.