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.There are strict deadlines for filing a charge of discrimination, please review the information in the timeliness tab or call 1-800-669-4000. 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. 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 file a claim or "charge" of discrimination with the EEOC if you believe you were treated unfairly at work. Submit a Disability Rights Complaint Form. If you have a disability rights-related complaint, please complete and submit the form below.