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After the Illinois Department of Human Rights finds substantial evidence of housing discrimination, what options are available to the complainant under Illinois law?

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D) The complainant may proceed before the Illinois Human Rights Commission or file in circuit court, with the Illinois Attorney General representing the Department in circuit court.

Under the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/7A-102 and 5/8-111), once the IDHR finds substantial evidence of discrimination, the complainant may elect to have the case heard administratively before the Illinois Human Rights Commission or pursue the claim in Illinois circuit court. When the case proceeds in circuit court, the Illinois Attorney General represents the Department.

Answer Options
A
The complainant may only pursue the matter through the brokerage firm's internal ethics process.
B
The complainant may only seek relief through a federal HUD administrative hearing.
C
The matter is automatically referred to the Illinois Supreme Court for final resolution.
D
The complainant may proceed before the Illinois Human Rights Commission or file in circuit court, with the Illinois Attorney General representing the Department in circuit court.

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