THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
IDHR and Illinois Laws
Information about the Department of Human Rights’ services, and prohibited practices and protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act.
Get Help from IDHR
Information about how to file charges of discrimination, including timelines and that there is no cost and no lawyer needed.
After Filing a Charge
What happens after a charge is filed, the time for processing, remedies and penalties for proven discrimination.
Other Questions
Information about protection from retaliation for filing a charge, language assistance, suing at court, and other agencies where a charge can be filed.
Fair Housing Rights
Prohibited activities in real estate (housing) transactions, including rights of home-seekers, protected classes, how to file a charge of housing discrimination, and remedies and penalties for housing discrimination.