Most jurisdictions have the option of e-filing your case online, although you always have the option of filing your case in person at the courthouse. Pro Se Filing Desk staff can assist you in preparing your documents. You will need to file three separate documents: Your Complaint, a Summons for the Defendant, and a Civil Action Cover Sheet. You can visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County for examples of fillable court forms, or Illinois Legal Aid Online.