Legal Council Blog
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Perspective From a Young Black Woman: Being Black in America
What being Black in America means to a young Black woman.
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Legal Council Calls on CPS to Remove Police from Schools
Legal Council joins others across the city in calling for the removal of police from Chicago Public Schools.
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Staff Spotlight: Bry Moore
Today’s Spotlight features Bry Moore, an AmeriCorps VISTA working with our homeless advocates. Blogs in this series may be edited for clarity.
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Illinois Amends School Code, Improves Rights for Special Education Students
Gov. Pritzker signed into law an amendment to the School Code that would enhance the rights and involvement of parents in special education decisions for their children.
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Supreme Court Issues Historic Decision on LGBTQ Employment Discrimination
Legal Council applauds the Supreme Court for its decision that federal anti-discrimination law protects LGBTQ+ people in the workplace.
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HHS Cuts Healthcare Anti-Discrimination Protections During Pandemic
The Trump Administration removes healthcare protections at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Letter to CPS & Chicago Mayor: Feed Chicago Kids
Legal Council urges Chicago officials to reopen meal sites across the city.
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Coalition’s Challenge Against Federal Government’s Public Charge Rule Continues in Illinois
Court allows claim that the public charge rule intentionally discriminates against Latinx and nonwhite immigrants to move forward in our lawsuit.
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How Illinois Families Can Get Additional Food Assistance
Illinois households with children who receive free or reduced-price school meals may be eligible to receive additional food assistance through P-EBT.
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