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.The first step to filing a charge with the EEOC online is to submit an inquiry through the EEOC's Public Portal. A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. You can file a complaint with either the EEOC or IDHR within 300 days of the last incident of discrimination you experienced. When you open the Public Portal page, just click on "I want to file a complaint. You may be able to file your claim with more than one agency. Please call with questions. A charge of discrimination must be filed within 300 days after the alleged discriminatory action, or one year for a Fair Housing case. The Diversity and Equal Employment.