The Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5)1. ("Act") prohibits discrimination with respect to employment, financial credit, public accommodations.Unlawful discrimination in housing also includes discrimination based on a person's familial status. What is discrimination in public accommodations? To withhold the program from any eligible age group is age discrimination. Depends. Illinois now has one of the longest statute of limitations for state employment discrimination claims. Most states have 180- or 300-day limitations periods. If you feel that you have been discriminated against, you have the right to file a charge with the Bureau of Civil Affairs. Discrimination: Treating an individual less favorably because of their actual or perceived membership in one or more of the Protected Categories. You must also enter your name, address, and telephone number.