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At Legal Aid Chicago, we work together to provide high-quality civil legal aid to people living in poverty and other vulnerable groups. Through advocacy, … Continued

This month, many staff members across Legal Aid Chicago were promoted within the organization. Barbara Bertini Promoted to Associate Director, Pro Bono & Community … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LEGAL AID CHICAGO RECEIVES $3.6M GIFT FROM MACKENZIE SCOTT COOK COUNTY, IL – Today, Legal Aid Chicago received a $3.6 million … Continued

OUR SKADDEN FELLOWS: CREATIVE LEGAL THINKERS AND SOCIAL CHANGE AGENTS Since launching in 1988 to commemorate Skadden’s 40th anniversary, the Skadden Foundation has sponsored more than … Continued

Since launching in 1988 to commemorate Skadden’s 40th anniversary, the Skadden Foundation has sponsored more than 990 fellows across 44 states. The program funds … Continued

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

Closure for Sterigenics cases and leading major legislative plaintiff’s bar victories earn Patrick Salvi II Chicago Lawyer 2023 Person of the Year! READ MORE

By:Max Blaisdell, staff writer at hpherald Before 5 p.m. on a cold and drizzly evening in early November, nearly 20 people filled the lobby … Continued

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

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

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