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Homelessness Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Health Justice
November is Homelessness Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the critical issue of homelessness and the complex challenges faced by those who experience it. At Legal Council, this…
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Giving Back: Making a Difference This Season
Supporting Legal Council As we enter the season of giving, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we can make a lasting impact in our communities. This year, we…
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School Board Elections: Candidates’ Stance on Special Education and Disability Issues
At the Legal Council, we see school board elections as opportunities to shape policies that directly affect students with disabilities. In partnership with Access Living, we asked this year’s candidates for school board about their stances on special education and disability-related issues.
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365 Days of Purpose: Reflecting on One Year of Leadership
As I approach my one-year anniversary as Executive Director of Legal Council for Health Justice, it seems natural to reflect on the incredible work we’ve accomplished together. This past year…
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Navigating Medicaid Unwinding: Successes and Advocacy in Illinois
Experts feared that hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents could wrongly lose healthcare coverage during the unwinding; however, new data shows that Illinois had one of the lowest disenrollment rates in the country.
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Supporter Spotlight: Ed Jeske and John Hern
Each year, John and Ed raise thousands of dollars to enable people living with or at-risk of HIV to live their fullest, happiest, healthiest lives.
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Celebrating Health Justice Champions: Legal Council’s 2024 Summer Soirée Awardees
Legal Council’s annual Summer Soirée is not just a party—it’s our opportunity to recognize and celebrate health justice champions in our community. This year, we honor Dr. Renslow Sherer, Susan Agrawal, and Art Johnston and Pepe Peña.
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Partnership in Action: Highlighting our Avodah Fellows
Legal Council has partnered with the Avodah Jewish Service Corps for many years to welcome two fellows to our team. This year, we were thrilled to have Rachel and Sofia with us. Read to hear about their experiences with Legal Council and what they are taking away from their time with us.
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Thanking Our Outgoing Board Members
Legal Council thanks Braden Berkey, Bryce Cooper, Brian Fliflet, and Swarup Mehta for their service on our Board of Directors and their passion for and dedication to our work and mission.
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