Posts by Legal Council
Client Focus: Nicolas
When Nicolas came to the United States as a young boy, he was seeking political asylum, leaving a country that was dangerous for him to live in. He and his…
Read MoreClient Focus: Early Intervention
At age 2, Rashaan was not talking at the level of most children his age. Fortunately, his doctor noticed this delay, diagnosed autism, and ensured that he would receive Early…
Read MoreLegal Council and Howard Brown expand partnership
January 31, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Kevin Mork, 312-605-1976, kjmork@legalcouncil.org Erik Roldan, 312.206.2166, erikr@howardbrown.org Legal Council and Howard Brown Health Expand Partnership Thanks to Foundation Support Free legal services…
Read MoreWe all screen for healthy futures
A new law our child health advocacy team helped shape adds developmental and social and emotional screenings to child health examinations for all children in Illinois. As a result, families will…
Read MoreSocial Emotional Screening Bill Press Release
January 30, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Amy Zimmerman, 312-605-1963; Amanda Walsh, 312-605-1989 New law to help identify and address developmental and mental health challenges in children earlier Legislation Requires…
Read MoreNew Location Press Release
January 27, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Kevin Mork, 312-605-1976, kjmork@legalcouncil.org or Jill Wohl, 312-605-1980, jill@legalcouncil.org Legal Council Main Office Moving to Expanded Space in Chicago Loop New year, new…
Read MoreMoving 2017
Legal Council for Health Justice has moved its office as of Feb. 3, 2017. Please find us in our new home at: 17 N. State Street, Suite 900 Chicago, IL…
Read MoreThe changing healthcare landscape
Update on the Healthcare Landscape Under the New Administration Looking to hear more about how the Trump administration might affect healthcare and health insurance? Wondering how these issues will impact…
Read MoreHighlights from 2016
2016 resulted in a banner year in the (nearly) thirty-year history of the Council. A few highlights of our work made possible because of your support: A record number of…
Read MoreHam-B-I-N-G-O
Join our Board of Ambassadors on Sunday, February 19, at 8pm for HamBingo! HamBingo is a charity event held @ Hamburger Mary’s (5400 N. Clark Street in Chicago), with February…
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