HUMAN RTS-REVIEW, CIVIL ACTION

Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that review of certain decisions of the Director of Human Rights regarding charges shall be conducted by the Human Rights Commission, rather than the Chief Legal Counsel of the Department of Human Rights. Makes corresponding changes elsewhere in the Act. Authorizes complainants to commence a civil action in the appropriate circuit court instead of filing a complaint with the Human Rights Commission. Provides that, if complaint is filed with the Commission, a complainant may not later commence a civil action in a circuit court. Contains applicability provisions. Makes other changes.