Press Releases
Governor Signs New ‘Stock Asthma Rescue Medication’ Law Making Schools Safer for Children with Asthma
For Immediate Release: August 7, 2018 Contact: Erica Krutsch Desk – 312-628-0225 Cell –734-262-4527 Stock Asthma Rescue Medication’ Legislation Aims to Protect Students with Asthma CHICAGO – Illinois schools are…
Read MoreIllinois Foundation Makes Pioneering Investment to Address Childhood Lead Burden
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2018 Contacts: Amy Zimmerman, 773.988.8058, [email protected] Sheila Black Haennicke, 708.214.4933, [email protected] Illinois Foundation Makes Pioneering Investment to Address Childhood Lead Burden Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation…
Read MoreThousands Illegally Denied Health Coverage in Illinois
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2018 Contacts: Michelle Nicolet (P) 312.368.2675 [email protected] Jill Wohl (P) 312-605-1980 [email protected] Thousands Illegally Denied Health Coverage in Illinois State of Illinois Sued for Massive…
Read MoreCTU, legal advocates, special ed parents will respond to ISBE decision Wednesday on outside monitor for CPS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE May 15, 2018 CTU, legal advocates, special ed parents will respond to ISBE decision Wednesday on outside monitor for CPS State board ruling could impose record oversight,…
Read MoreNew survey shows CPS special ed problems continue despite ISBE probe
FOR IMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2018 For more information, contact: Matt Cohen, 312-961-4179, [email protected]; Amy Zimmerman, (312) 605-1963, [email protected] New survey shows CPS special ed problems continue despite ISBE probe…
Read More‘Stock Asthma Rescue Medication’ Legislation Aims to Protect Students with Asthma
For Immediate Release: April 27, 2018 Contact: Erica Krutsch Desk – 312-628-0225 Cell –734-262-4527 ‘Stock Asthma Rescue Medication’ Legislation Aims to Protect Students with Asthma CHICAGO – Illinois schools are…
Read MoreLegal Council Awarded Innovation Grant from Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2017 Contacts: Amy Zimmerman, 312-605-1963, [email protected] Jill Wohl, 312-605-1980, [email protected] Legal Council Awarded Innovation Grant from Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities Grant to fund new…
Read MoreGovernor Signs “Stay Put” Legislation Making it Easier to Resolve Special Education Disputes
August 22, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Jill Wohl, 312-605-1980, [email protected] Governor Signs “Stay Put” Legislation Making it Easier to Resolve Special Education Disputes HB 2618 Helps Families Pursue Mediation…
Read MoreLegal Council Celebrates Mexico with Annual Summer Bash
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2017 For more information, contact Kevin Mork at 312-605-1976 or [email protected] Legal Council for Health Justice Celebrates Mexico with ¡BIENVENIDOS! Benefit on August 17 Legal…
Read MoreHospital program gives families free legal support
July 10, 2017 Jacqueline Carey 312-996-8277 [email protected] twitter.com/JCareyUIC Hospital program gives families free legal support Chicago families with kids who have complicated medical conditions now have easier access to legal…
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