A charge of Employment discrimination must be filed within 300 days of the alleged discrimination. There are strict deadlines for filing a charge of discrimination, please review the information in the timeliness tab or call 1-800-669-4000.A charge of discrimination must be filed within 300 days after the alleged discriminatory action, or one year for a Fair Housing case. You can file a claim or "charge" of discrimination with the EEOC if you believe you were treated unfairly at 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 have 300 days from the last incident to file with the IDHR. Starting on January 1, 2025, you will have 2 years to file a charge with IDHR. (TTY) 1-800-964-3013. What Can I Do If I Think I Have Been Discriminated Against?