Posts by Emily Decker
STATEMENT: Advocates Urge Supreme Court to Protect the Rights of Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
On April 3, with the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, Law Center for Better Housing, Much Shelist, P.C., and 25 other amici, Legal Council submitted an amicus brief supporting people experiencing homelessness in Grants Pass v. Johnson.
Read MoreWelcoming New Board Members
The Legal Council Board of Directors is a dynamic, engaged group of people who are deeply committed to our work. At the March meeting, we were thrilled to vote on…
Read MoreAn End to “Claw Backs” of Overpayments
The Social Security Administration will no longer “claw back” 100% of person’s Social Security Disability Insurance or retirement monthly benefits if they do not respond to a repayment notice.
Read MoreLegal Council for Health Justice Receives $2 Million Gift from the Yield Giving Open Call
As the largest contribution in Legal Council’s 37-year history, these funds will support ongoing legal and policy advocacy to advance health equity for low-income community members in Chicago and throughout Illinois.
Read MoreNational Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD)
HIV can impact everyone; however, certain communities—especially women and girls—are often excluded from the conversation regarding HIV. National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWAGHAAD) is an opportunity to increase education around and show support for women and girls impacted by HIV/AIDS.
Read MoreClient Focus: Lee’s Fight to Secure School Supports
Read Lee’s story on fighting to secure special education supports for her son David.
Read MoreSupporter Spotlight: Daniel Coyne
Legal Council is fortunate enough to have a strong network of supporters who help sustain our important work. From individual donors to volunteers and community partners, our supportive network grows…
Read MoreStatement: Legal Council Staff Hold Innovations Families in our Hearts
The Legal Council team is heartbroken over the deaths of two students from the high school who are our neighbors in our downtown office. The laughter and friendship we have…
Read MoreSupporter Spotlight: Mike Sullivan and Mark Robertson
Legal Council is fortunate enough to have a strong network of supporters who help sustain our important work. From individual donors to volunteers and community partners, our supportive network grows…
Read MoreOverpayments: The Cost of Administrative Errors
As recently highlighted on CBS News’ 60 Minutes and KFF Health News, few people receiving monthly checks from the Social Security Administration (SSA) realize that Social Security’s mistakes—specifically overpayments—are their…
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