A charge of discrimination must be filed within 300 days after the alleged discriminatory action, or one year for a Fair Housing case. A person cannot initiate a charge alleging violations of the Illinois Human Rights Act (the Act) through the Illinois Human Rights Commission (the Commission).You must also enter your name, address, and telephone number. (A) Freedom from Unlawful Discrimination. Here are some examples of housing discrimination. John, who is a Black man, speaks to a prospective landlord on the phone about leasing an apartment. The Attorney General's Disability Rights Bureau enforces state and federal laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities in Illinois. You can speak with a member of the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) and file a charge. You have 300 days from the last incident to file with the IDHR. Language does not include such things as slang, jargon, profanity or vulgarity.