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Relevant Documents and Resources

Find all the forms, guides, and resources you need for filing and managing your case with the Illinois Department of Human Rights. Everything is organized by what you need to do, not by type of discrimination.

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For Attorneys and Representatives

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During the Charge Review Process

Medical Documentation (if needed)

For Respondents

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Opt Out of IDHR Process

Important: Only needed for non-housing cases. Housing cases don't require opt-out before going to court.

You need: Your IDHR charge number and EEOC charge number (if applicable). If the IDHR charge number includes an 'A', 'E', 'F' or 'L' the charge is cross-filed with the EEOC and the EEOC charge number is needed for the Opt Out Request Form.

Call (312) 814-4294 if you need help finding your EEOC number.

Deadline: Must request within 60 days of receiving our information notice.

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Withdraw Your Case

Choose the right form based on the letters in your charge number:

For charge numbers with CA or SA:

For charge numbers with CF, SF, CE, or SE:

For all housing-related charges

For all other charge types

All forms need: Complainant name, respondent name, charge number, signature, and date.

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Helpful Resources

  • Contact Us - Check your case status or ask questions

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