Access to health
Policy Update: Bill Making Medicaid More Equitable Goes to Governor’s Desk
As the Illinois legislative session comes to an end, Legal Council is taking a moment to reflect on and celebrate achievements made toward health equity through legislation. We worked persistently…
Read MoreFacing Toxic Stress in Childhood: Behavioral Health Blog Series
Learn how Illinois’ lack of accessible mental and behavioral health care impacts children.
Read MoreThe Cycle of Health and Trauma: Behavioral Health Blog Series
This blog series explores a lack of accessible mental health care and the effect it has on individual well-being.
Read MoreRebuilding Mental Health Systems: Behavioral Health Blog Series
Legal Council examines Illinois’ lack of accessible behavioral health care and the effect it has on the wellbeing of people with low incomes.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court Saved the Affordable Care Act — What’s Next?
The Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to the Affordable Care Act. Here’s what’s next in the fight for health justice.
Read MoreA Legacy of Inequities: Juneteenth in 2021
Legal Council celebrates the freedom and resilience represented by Juneteenth, while committing to continue fighting the systemic racism until it has been eradicated.
Read MoreNew 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.
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