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Illinois Civil Rights Laws
Explanation of Terms in Civil Rights Laws Chart
| Code Section | 775 ILCS 5/1-101 and 102; 5/7A-102 and 104 |
| Agency | Human Rights Commission and Dept. of Human Rights |
| Administrative Preemption | Yes |
| Private Action Permitted? | Yes, for temporary relief |
| Attorney Fees Recoverable by Plaintiff? | Yes |
| Statute of Limitations | 180 days |
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