Posts by Legal Council
September 2021: COVID-19 Resources and Information
Education & Youth The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Back-To-School Guide is a central location to find all the information and resources relevant for upcoming in-person classes. This website is regularly…
Read MoreRebuilding Mental Health Systems: Behavioral Health Blog Series
Legal Council examines Illinois’ lack of accessible behavioral health care and the effect it has on the wellbeing of people with low incomes.
Read MoreLegal Council Postpones Summer Fundraiser Amid Recent COVID Spike
Given the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Chicago and neighboring states, Legal Council for Health Justice has made the difficult decision to cancel our Summer Soirée: Spanish Holiday event scheduled for August 26 at Sidetrack and postpone the event to August 2022.
Read MoreGovernor Pritzker Signs HB 1063, Ending Criminal Penalties for People Living With HIV In Illinois
This announcement was released through the Illinois HIV Action Alliance (IHAA), a coalition of which Legal Council for Health Justice is a member. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, Governor…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Benjamin J. Handy
Our newest Staff Spotlight features Benjamin J. Handy, Community Organizer.
Read MorePolicy Update: Special Education Rights and Decriminalizing HIV
Legal Council advocates worked tirelessly alongside partners to advance policies that improve special education services for Illinois students, as well as a long overdue bill that would end the criminalization of HIV in Illinois.
Read MoreChicago 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 MoreStaff Spotlight: Melissa Famularo
Legal Council’s Staff Spotlight series showcases the team leading the fight for health justice in Illinois.
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