Appellate Court Affirms Taylor Verdict

On January 5th, the Illinois First District Appellate Court affirmed the trial court’s decision against the City of Chicago’s Police Department for the 2015 … Continued

Published On: January 8, 2024

Order of Protection Appeal Victory

In October of 2021, our client, a transgender individual, sought and obtained an Order of Protection against their mother for harassment. The mother appealed … Continued

Published On: December 7, 2023

Remembering Donald B. Hilliker

We sadly announce the passing of Donald B. Hilliker on August 29, 2022. Don is remembered by family, friends, and colleagues “as a tireless … Continued

Published On: October 7, 2022

REMEMBERING JIM LATTURNER

We are saddened by the passing of our dear friend and former colleague, James Orris Latturner, who passed on August 30th. Jim worked at … Continued

Published On: October 5, 2022

Richard Cozzola Remembrance

It’s with deep sorrow that we announce that Richard T. Cozzola, Legal Aid Chicago’s Supervising Attorney of Training, passed away on Saturday, April 16, … Continued

Published On: April 21, 2022

Housing Issues During the Pandemic

Dominique Lucas, a recent Legal Aid Chicago client, faced sexual harassment at her landlord’s hands after he repeatedly solicited her for sex. Dominique refused … Continued

Published On: December 18, 2020

Rare Student Loan Victory Granted

Ryan believed in the American Dream. He believed that hard work and dedication could overcome any obstacle. Ryan always had a strong interest in … Continued

Published On: July 22, 2019