Fair Housing
The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in real estate based on 'military status,' which covers:
AOnly active duty military personnel
BActive duty military members, veterans, and members of the Illinois National Guard and reserves✓ Correct
COnly honorably discharged veterans
DMilitary status is not protected under Illinois housing law
Explanation
Illinois Human Rights Act protections for military status in real estate cover active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans, and members of the Illinois National Guard and reserves. This provides broader military protections than the federal Fair Housing Act.
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