Posts by Emily Decker
ALERT: Chicago Organization to Honor Local Leaders in Advancing Health Care, Education Rights
Legal Council to honor Rep. Fred Crespo, Matt Feldhaus, and Sinai Health System at fundraiser in Lakeview on Aug. 15. Tickets available now.
Read MoreMeet Our Award-Winning Attorney
On July 23, the Chicago Bar Foundation honored Legal Council’s program director Lisa Parsons with the most prestigious award given to Chicago public interest lawyers, the Thomas H. Morsch Award.…
Read MoreLegal Council Attorney Honored with Prestigious Award
On July 23, Legal Council’s Program Director Lisa Parsons will receive the most prestigious award given to Chicago public interest lawyers. This award, the Thomas H. Morsch Award, is presented…
Read MoreProgress for Illinois Special Education Students
After a unanimous vote in both chambers, the Illinois General Assembly has passed two special education bills crafted by Legal Council advocates.
Read MoreHealth Insurance Enrollment for Illinois Kids Declined More Than Double the National Average
A new report from the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families shows a sharp national decline in children’s health insurance coverage. Illinois experienced one of the largest decreases.
Read MoreATTN: CPS Therapeutic Day School Parents
To Chicago Public Schools parents of kids in Therapeutic Day School: Do you provide breakfast and lunch for your child? Chicago Public Schools is supposed to provide free breakfast and…
Read MoreLegal Council for Health Justice Invites Guests to a Night in Hollywood on May 4
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2019 For more information, contact Kevin Mork at 312.605.1976 or [email protected]. Legal Council for Health Justice Invites Guests to a Night in Hollywood on May…
Read MoreLETTER: Housing Authority of Cook County Voucher Program
As Housing Choice Voucher participants, their advocates, and others committed to fair and equitable access to affordable housing, we urge the Housing Authority of Cook County to include a referral to legal aid on its notice to terminate participants from the Voucher program.
Read MorePolicy Update: Protecting Special Education for Illinois Children
UPDATE, 8/26/2019: After passing both the House and the Senate unanimously, Gov. Pritzker signed both bills into law on August 23. Two special education bills crafted in collaboration with Legal…
Read MoreSTATEMENT: Advocates Appeal to Illinois Supreme Court on Rights of Nursing Home Residents
March 15, 2019 STATEMENT: Advocates Appeal to Illinois Supreme Court on Rights of Nursing Home Residents On Wednesday, March 13, a coalition of organizations submitted an amicus brief to the…
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