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Patient Advocates vs. Trump Administration
Patient advocates and other healthcare groups filed a lawsuit in federal court on Sept. 14 to block the Trump administration from “expanding the availability of short-term health plans that don’t offer…
Read MoreBrett Kavanaugh Appears On Capital Hill
This week, Judge Brett Kavanaugh appeared on Capital Hill for his Supreme Court confirmation hearings. Republicans believe that Kavanaugh is an “experienced, independent-minded jurist with a sparkling résumé, and …an advocate…
Read MoreClient Focus: Sasha
From day one life forced Sasha to put up a fight. When she was born, she was infected with H.I.V and was a child of the foster care system. At…
Read MoreHealthcare Takes Major Hit In Illinois
To our dismay, yesterday Gov. Rauner vetoed the Limited Duration Insurance Act (HB 2624) and the “Do No Harm” Health Care Act (HB 4165). These two bills were designed to…
Read MoreImproving Parent Involvement in CPS Special Education
This week, parents of Chicago Public Schools students with special needs won a significant victory: On August 20th, Gov. Rauner signed SB 454. This past May, Legal Council collaborated with…
Read MoreShort-term plans lead to long-term risks
Short term limited duration (STLD) plans might be cheaper than traditional policies but come with the price of limited benefits. This is bad news for people who are diagnosed with…
Read MoreClient Focus: Roger
Roger Thompson is a 56-year-old man with an intellectual disability, a personality disorder, and a speech impediment. When he first reached out to Legal Council, Roger was homeless and barely coherent. But after receiving assistance from Legal Council, Roger now has a bright and optimistic future ahead of him.
Read MoreIL Governor Signs Stock Asthma Rescue Medication
With help from Legal Council’s children and family advocates, the ‘Stock Asthma Rescue Medication’ bill (SB 3015) has been signed by Gov. Rauner and is now Public Act 100-0726. This…
Read MoreIllinois Foundation Makes Pioneering Investment to Address Childhood Lead Burden
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2018 Contacts: Amy Zimmerman, 773.988.8058, azimmerman@legalcouncil.org Sheila Black Haennicke, 708.214.4933, shaennicke@erikson.edu Illinois Foundation Makes Pioneering Investment to Address Childhood Lead Burden Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation…
Read MoreDefend & Protect Illinois Immigrant Families
The federal government is planning to force immigrant families to choose between receiving the critical benefits they need to live (healthcare, food, shelter) and any hope of obtaining long-term legal…
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