Posts by Legal Council
Client Focus: Robert
Robert was born and raised in the west side of Chicago but when his mother passed away, he lost his home.
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Jessica Richardson
Staff Spotlight is a blog series featuring a member of Legal Council’s expert and ever-growing team. Today’s Spotlight features Jessica Richardson, our new Marketing and Development VISTA.
Read MoreCook County & Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights File Lawsuit to Block Discriminatory Trump Administration Action
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2019 Contact: Ishena Robinson, Shriver Center on Poverty Law: (P) 312-549-9879 Stephanie Henson, Office of the Cook County Board President: (P) 312-603-5716 Cook County &…
Read MoreNumber of Americans uninsured rises for first time in a decade
27.5 million Americans went without health insurance in 2018, the first increase in the uninsured rate in 10 years.
Read MoreClient Focus: Josiah
Josiah was a 6-year-old boy who was battling with anemia and other health problems that caused him to rely on tube feeding. Since moving from Chicago to the suburbs, his…
Read MoreChicago Public Schools Sued For Excluding Students With Disabilities From Their Free Breakfast and Lunch Programs
Legal Council files lawsuit against Chicago Public Schools for denying free school meals to students with disabilities.
Read MoreParents of special ed students get more say in education decisions
Illinois parents may finally see progress in their children’s special education services.
Read MoreClass Action Settlement Notice: O.B. v Norwood
Class action settlement notice for all parents living in Illinois who have a child receiving in-home shift nursing through the Illinois DSCC. The settlement states: In furtherance of their agreement…
Read MoreClient Focus: Matthew
Matthew was a 60 year-old man with many chronic health conditions experiencing homelessness in Chicago.
Read MoreEnding HIV Transmission In the US: Preparing with PrEP
More than 200,000 people in the U.S. have taken PrEP, but there are more than a million individuals at risk for HIV. Many could benefit from PrEP treatment.
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