THE IMPORTANCE OF CIVIL LEGAL AID On July 9, 2024, Legal Aid Chicago gave testimony at the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary’s hearing … Continued
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Our Professionalism Spotlight series highlights Illinois legal professionals who demonstrate the ideals of professionalism and a commitment to equitable, efficient, and effective justice in Illinois. In this … Continued
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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
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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
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Legal Aid Chicago’s Pro Bono & Community Partnerships Supervisory Attorney, Regina Hernandez joins WTTW Channel 11’s FIRSTHAND: LIFE AFTER PRISON project to discuss and … Continued
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Publisher: The Chicago Tribune Published: December 1, 2022 Written: Melissa Staas (Legal Aid Chicago) and Candace Moore (Ascend Justice) For the past 25 years, more … Continued
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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
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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
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Director of Pro Bono and Community Partnerships, Melissa O. Picciola, receives the Supreme Court of Illinois’ Jeffrey D. Coleman Access to Justice Award. This … Continued
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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
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Every year the legal aid tech community meets at the LSC sponsored Innovations in Technology Conference where they share their work and bring new … Continued
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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
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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is currently responsible for over 350,000 children. Each day parents entrust schools to provide their children with an education in … Continued
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To combat the more than 20,000 annual reports of abuse of adults over age 60 and younger adults with disabilities, the Illinois Senate by … Continued
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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
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Legal Aid Chicago’s 2019 Annual Luncheon honored Sidley Austin LLP partner and Legal Services Corporation Board Chair, John G. Levi as our Champion of … Continued
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On September 27th at Lincoln Hall, Barry Horwitz, co-chair of LAF’s Young Professionals Board will be competing alongside his band Guy Incognito in the … Continued
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Advocating for people living in poverty is a demanding job. Doing so requires a level of caring and devotion that is difficult for the … Continued
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On the latest episode of the Legal Aid Matters podcast, Nubia sits down with her colleague within Legal Aid Chicago’s Immigrants and Workers’ Tights Practice Group, … Continued
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