Press Releases
STATEMENT: Illinois Advocates Commend the Release of a Final Public Charge Rule
This announcement was released through the Protect Immigrant Families – Illinois (PIF-IL) coalition, of which Legal Council for Health Justice is a member. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHICAGO — The Protecting…
Read MoreGovernor Pritzker Signs HB 1063, Ending Criminal Penalties for People Living With HIV In Illinois
This announcement was released through the Illinois HIV Action Alliance (IHAA), a coalition of which Legal Council for Health Justice is a member. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, Governor…
Read MoreChicago Students With Disabilities No Longer to Be Excluded From Free School Lunches
A judge granted preliminary approval for settlement of lawsuit against Chicago Public Schools for excluding students with disabilities from their free breakfast and lunch programs.
Read MorePublic Charge Legal Fight Ends
The Biden-Harris Administration has ended the ‘public charge’ Trump-era rule that threatened the health and well-being of immigrant families. Read our full statement.
Read MoreAdvocates and Legislators Introduce Bill to Decriminalize HIV in Illinois
A new bill in Illinois aims to end criminal penalties against people living with HIV.
Read MoreCook County & Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights File Lawsuit to Block Discriminatory Trump Administration Action
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2019 Contact: Ishena Robinson, Shriver Center on Poverty Law: (P) 312-549-9879 Stephanie Henson, Office of the Cook County Board President: (P) 312-603-5716 Cook County &…
Read MoreChicago Public Schools Sued For Excluding Students With Disabilities From Their Free Breakfast and Lunch Programs
Legal Council files lawsuit against Chicago Public Schools for denying free school meals to students with disabilities.
Read MoreALERT: 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 MoreNew Statewide Coalition Created to End Criminalization of People Living With HIV
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2019 CONTACT: illinois.haa@gmail.com New Statewide Coalition Created to End Criminalization of People Living With HIV Chicago, Ill.-The Illinois HIV Action Alliance is a new statewide coalition…
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 kjmork@legalcouncil.org. Legal Council for Health Justice Invites Guests to a Night in Hollywood on May…
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