Access to health
New Initiative Collects Medicaid Experiences from Illinoisans
Legal Council and partner organizations announce new initiative allowing people to share their experiences with IL Medicaid.
Read MoreMental Health and Criminal Justice Reform
At the onset of COVID-19, Legal Council advocates recognized the serious risk for outbreaks in crowded prisons, and joined advocates across the city and state to advocate for measures to reduce prison populations.
Read MorePublic Charge Ends, Victory for Immigrant Families
Immigrant families in Illinois no longer have to choose between their immigration status and their health.
Read MoreAmerican Rescue Plan Promises Relief for Illinois Families
President Biden signs the American Rescue Plan, a historic bill that will provide economic relief to Americans during the ongoing pandemic.
Read MorePresident Biden Reopens Affordable Care Act Enrollment
President Biden signed two executive orders aimed at bolstering the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, expressing prioritization of healthcare.
Read More5 Ways the New Administration Can Advance Health Justice
The new Administration and majority in Congress could allow for a variety of new advances in health care and services.
Read MoreTackling Inequities on Chicago’s South Side
Legal Council announces an expansion of legal services to Chicago’s South Side.
Read MoreThe Role of Legal Aid in Advancing Health Equity
In a new article, advocates share how pairing legal care with health care can help advance health equity.
Read MorePerspective From a Young Black Woman: Being Black in America
What being Black in America means to a young Black woman.
Read MoreHHS 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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