You may submit your complaint online or visit a Department of Labor office to submit a complaint in person. You must file your CRC complaint within 30 days of the date on which you received the IDES Notice of Final Action.A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. You can speak with a member of the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) and file a charge. You have 300 days from the last incident to file with the IDHR. This fact sheet provides information on filing an employment discrimination charge with the EEOC in Chicago, and what to expect at the Chicago District Office. In Cook County, you have 180 days to file, and in Chicago you have 365 days to file. Individuals can make complaints ranging from transactions in various marketplaces to different types of discrimination. Be sure to fill out the Limited Release of Information form before completing your complaint. How Do I File a Charge of.