You can file a complaint and pursue a discrimination claim at the Commission on Human Relations if you believe you have been personally harmed. A charge of discrimination must be filed within 300 days after the alleged discriminatory action, or one year for a Fair Housing case.You have 365 days from the last incident to file a claim with the CCHR. Your employer must have at least 1 employee. Where to file your complaint depends on where you live or work. A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. 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. 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. There are strict deadlines for filing a charge of discrimination, please review the information in the timeliness tab or call 1-800-669-4000.