Posts by Legal Council
Chicago Students With Disabilities No Longer to Be Excluded From Free School Lunches
A judge granted preliminary approval for settlement of lawsuit against Chicago Public Schools for excluding students with disabilities from their free breakfast and lunch programs.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court Saved the Affordable Care Act — What’s Next?
The Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to the Affordable Care Act. Here’s what’s next in the fight for health justice.
Read MoreGuest Blog | My Test, My Way: National HIV Testing Day
Today is National HIV Testing Day. Here’s what that means.
Read MoreA Legacy of Inequities: Juneteenth in 2021
Legal Council celebrates the freedom and resilience represented by Juneteenth, while committing to continue fighting the systemic racism until it has been eradicated.
Read MoreCelebrating Health Justice Leaders: Kimball & Karen Anderson
Kimball Anderson and Karen Gatsis Anderson are longtime Legal Council supporters and devoted leaders in the health justice movement.
Read MoreURGENT: File a Witness Slip to Support Students with Disabilities
Legal Council calls on allies to file a witness slip for House Bill 2748 to support students with disabilities.
Read MoreNew Initiative Collects Medicaid Experiences from Illinoisans
Legal Council and partner organizations announce new initiative allowing people to share their experiences with IL Medicaid.
Read MoreMental Health and Criminal Justice Reform
At the onset of COVID-19, Legal Council advocates recognized the serious risk for outbreaks in crowded prisons, and joined advocates across the city and state to advocate for measures to reduce prison populations.
Read MorePublic Charge Ends, Victory for Immigrant Families
Immigrant families in Illinois no longer have to choose between their immigration status and their health.
Read MorePublic Charge Legal Fight Ends
The Biden-Harris Administration has ended the ‘public charge’ Trump-era rule that threatened the health and well-being of immigrant families. Read our full statement.
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