Newsroom

In the summer of 2022, the farmworker project at Legal Aid Chicago, with the support of a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), … Continued

By Roshan Abraham July 28, 2023, 10:04am   IMAGE: JEREMY POLAND VIA GETTY IMAGES Legal aid groups in Chicago filed a lawsuit and a complaint with … Continued

Affiliate: ACLU of Illinois July 25, 2023 11:49 am CHICAGO – In two historic filings, housing advocates are challenging policies of two large landlords in … Continued

Illinois isn’t reimbursing allegedly stolen SNAP benefits Illinois lawmakers are debating a measure to reimburse benefits skimmed from people who need financial help buying … Continued

Melissa O. Picciola, Director of Pro Bono and Community Partnerships at Legal Aid Chicago spoke with WBEZ today about the complexities of cannabis expungement.  … Continued

The Legal Services Corporation Housing Task Force has released their brief on housing insecurity and the role of civil legal aid in helping low-income … Continued

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

Legal Aid Chicago was recently featured in the local news. Click here to see consumer reporter Jason Knowles’ interview with our client.  

New $2.6 million pilot project will help patients and families focus on healing as lawyers navigate public benefits, housing assistance, employment and more The … Continued

Unos Recursos Para Inmigrantes en Illinois (ABRIL 2025) Haz clic aquí para más información.     Haz clic en el título para ver cada … Continued

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

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

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

Legal Aid Chicago to partner with first Illinois center focused on farmworker health and safety opening in Chicago. The University of Illinois Chicago will … Continued

The Circuit Court of Cook County Committee on Domestic Violence Court makes recommendations for expanded service for domestic violence victims. The committee, which was … Continued

In 2021, our client, a survivor of domestic violence, was wrongfully denied a Plenary Order of Protection; despite her abuser, a trained in MMA … Continued

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

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

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: From Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing (LCBH) April 5, 2022, Chicago, IL – Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing (LCBH) today announced it will … Continued

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: From the office of Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) March 30, 2022, SPRINGFIELD, … Continued

Legal Aid Chicago focuses on particularly vulnerable populations including seniors and veterans. Kevin is a U.S. Army veteran and a single father to his … Continued

Legal Aid Chicago focuses on accessing and protecting benefits for basic human needs. Over 25% of Legal Aid Chicago’s clients are people with disabilities. … Continued

Legal Aid Chicago works to help survivors of violence and trafficking begin new lives. Legal Aid Chicago attorneys, specializing in several different areas of … Continued

Legal Aid Chicago advocates for the safety and well-being of families in Cook County. We handle an array of cases involving personal safety and … Continued

Legal Aid Chicago focuses on cases that protect safe and affordable housing for tenants and homeowners, including preventing eviction or termination from subsidized housing, … Continued

Legal Aid Chicago works to ensure that low-wage Chicagoland workers receive the equitable support that they deserve. We help our clients receive unemployment insurance … Continued