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              Chanque Jones’s lawyers had to convince her landlord in Warsaw, Ind. that she was not an eviction … Continued

Changes are underway at Cook County’s domestic violence court, following an outcry from advocates about the treatment of survivors and barriers to court access … Continued

Three weeks after Esmeralda De Luna got an order of protection against the father of her four children, he returned to their apartment in … Continued

A year after the murder of George Floyd sparked worldwide protests, legal aid experts say that there has been a noticeable and sustained increase … Continued

Update (April 14, 6:10 p.m): After this story was published, the Illinois State Board of Education sent Injustice Watch a heavily redacted copy of … Continued

This week our hosts, Colleen Connolly and Naeem Nulwala, speak to Susan Theiss, an attorney in our Housing Practice Group, and Rae Kyritsi, Programs … Continued

Foot traffic from within the Juvenile Center and proximity to its partners fueled a momentum that resulted in more people visiting the Juvenile Expungement … Continued

One client, recently let go from a job due to COVID-19, was besieged by hospital bills. His dire medical situation didn’t help. Another lived … Continued

This week our hosts, Colleen Connolly and Naeem Nulwala, speak to Lauren Dana and Katie Johnson, members of our Immigrants & Workers’ Rights practice … Continued

CHICAGO, IL — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today kicked off the newly established Gender-Based Violence Advisory Group. Part of the City’s overall violence reduction strategy, the … Continued

Lawrence Wood is the funniest man in America. “Oh, God, no,” he protests. “You can’t say that.” Why not? The University at Buffalo law … Continued

Just before the new year, Gov. JB Pritzker announced his administration expunged nearly 500,000 cannabis arrest records and issued thousands of pardons for low-level marijuana convictions. … Continued

CHICAGO – During the afternoon of July 23, 2019, a helicopter sprayed toxic pesticides on migrant farmworkers working in central Illinois’ cornfields, clearly visible in neon orange hats and … Continued

For people with past arrests or convictions, expunging or sealing their records can open back up access to social services, housing, eligibility for jobs … Continued

WASHINGTON – The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced today that Legal Aid Chicago will receive a $163,679 Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) to improve the … Continued

On October 15th community members interested in learning about the timely topic of eviction will come together virtually to join Housing Opportunities for Women … Continued

The Chicago Rents Initiative aims to “recruit and support landlord partners to fill their units with a purpose”. This initiative aims to house more … Continued

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On Monday, a judge granted Legal Aid Chicago’s request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the Clerk of the Circuit Court requiring she … Continued

Clerk’s Office failure to comply with the law puts survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault at risk. (Chicago, IL) July 31, 2020 — Legal … Continued

There is a common misperception that eviction cases are simple and routine matters involving relatively low stakes. This misconception leads some to conclude that … Continued

The horrifying murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others have wrenched hearts across our nation and caused enormous pain, suffering, and trauma. A … Continued

Important Information From Legal Aid Chicago: Employment – Sick Leave and Unemployment Insurance How to Get Your IRS Stimulus Payments (Updated 2022.02.04) – en … Continued

Dear Friends of Legal Aid Chicago: As our country confronts the pandemic, the leadership here is taking all appropriate steps to ensure the health … Continued

        Legal Aid Chicago ReceIVes $600,000 NOVO Foundation Grant TO ADVANCE SYSTEMS-BASED SOLUTIONS TO COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION New Funding Will Support … Continued

CHICAGO — Even though recreational marijuana use will be legal in Illinois, some people are still paying the price for low-level cannabis cases. “You … Continued

As chief operating officer, Ruby Smith oversees human resources and training at the nonprofit with a staff of 150. Smith enhanced the performance management … Continued

Firm: Legal Aid Chicago 120 S. LaSalle St., Suite 900 Chicago Law School: Loyola University Chicago School of Law Area of Practice: Housing law, … Continued

Rachel Zemke 28 | Staff attorney | LAF Chicago legal aid lawyer Rachel Zemke has carved out a necessary practice at the intersection of … Continued