Posts by Legal Council
Celebrating the Legal Beagles
Celebrating two longtime supporters of Legal Council for their participation at AIDS Run & Walk!
Read MoreWorld AIDS Day: Living With HIV in 2020
Legal Council attorney Jessica Rhoades explores issues facing our clients with HIV in 2020.
Read MoreSupreme Court Confirmation Threatens the Health of 20 Million Americans
The Supreme Court will decide the future of the Affordable Care Act in the midst of a pandemic.
Read MorePublic Charge Update: Federal Government’s Anti-Immigrant Wealth Test Blocked
A federal court blocks the Department of Homeland Security from applying the public charge rule.
Read MoreThe Role of Legal Aid in Advancing Health Equity
In a new article, advocates share how pairing legal care with health care can help advance health equity.
Read MoreFAQ: Chicago Public Schools Remote Learning, Fall 2020
Legal Council experts share answers to frequently asked questions about the Fall 2020 CPS school year.
Read MoreIntroducing Our 2020 Interns! – Part 2
Every summer, Legal Council welcomes a group of law students and interns interested in advancing health justice in Illinois. Learn more about four of our spectacular interns below. (Some answers edited for clarity.) Click here for part one of our intern series! Tyler Smith – HIV Program Intern How did you hear about Legal Council? I…
Read MoreIntroducing Our 2020 Interns! – Part 1
Every summer, Legal Council welcomes a group of law students and interns interested in advancing health justice in Illinois. Learn more about four of our spectacular interns below. (Some answers edited for clarity.) Click here for part two of our intern series! Olivia Blauert – Homeless Program Intern Why did you want to intern with Legal Council?…
Read MoreLegal Council Calls on CPS to Remove Police from Schools
Legal Council joins others across the city in calling for the removal of police from Chicago Public Schools.
Read MoreIllinois Amends School Code, Improves Rights for Special Education Students
Gov. Pritzker signed into law an amendment to the School Code that would enhance the rights and involvement of parents in special education decisions for their children.
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