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Current podcast host, Naeem Nulwala from Legal Aid Chicago’s Children and Family Practice Group, joins our previous host, Nubia Willman, to discuss the Illinois … Continued
Lawrence Wood is the funniest man in America. “Oh, God, no,” he protests. “You can’t say that.” Why not? The University at Buffalo law … Continued
Just before the new year, Gov. JB Pritzker announced his administration expunged nearly 500,000 cannabis arrest records and issued thousands of pardons for low-level marijuana convictions. … Continued
Dominique Lucas, a recent Legal Aid Chicago client, faced sexual harassment at her landlord’s hands after he repeatedly solicited her for sex. Dominique refused … Continued
CHICAGO – During the afternoon of July 23, 2019, a helicopter sprayed toxic pesticides on migrant farmworkers working in central Illinois’ cornfields, clearly visible in neon orange hats and … Continued
For people with past arrests or convictions, expunging or sealing their records can open back up access to social services, housing, eligibility for jobs … Continued
WASHINGTON – The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced today that Legal Aid Chicago will receive a $163,679 Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) to improve the … Continued
On October 15th community members interested in learning about the timely topic of eviction will come together virtually to join Housing Opportunities for Women … Continued
The Chicago Rents Initiative aims to “recruit and support landlord partners to fill their units with a purpose”. This initiative aims to house more … Continued
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On Monday, a judge granted Legal Aid Chicago’s request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the Clerk of the Circuit Court requiring she … Continued
Clerk’s Office failure to comply with the law puts survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault at risk. (Chicago, IL) July 31, 2020 — Legal … Continued
There is a common misperception that eviction cases are simple and routine matters involving relatively low stakes. This misconception leads some to conclude that … Continued
The horrifying murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others have wrenched hearts across our nation and caused enormous pain, suffering, and trauma. A … Continued
Important Information From Legal Aid Chicago: Employment – Sick Leave and Unemployment Insurance The new federal law, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, goes … Continued
Dear Friends of Legal Aid Chicago: As our country confronts the pandemic, the leadership here is taking all appropriate steps to ensure the health … Continued
This week, Colleen and Naeem have a conversation with Eduardo Cisneros and Anna Maitland of Legal Aid Chicago’s Immigration & Worker’s Practice Group on … Continued
Legal Aid Chicago ReceIVes $600,000 NOVO Foundation Grant TO ADVANCE SYSTEMS-BASED SOLUTIONS TO COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION New Funding Will Support … Continued
This week, Colleen and Naeem sit down with Jamie Schulte from Legal Aid Chicago’s Children and Families Practice Group to dive into education law. … Continued
Jennifer Payne, Legal Aid Chicago’s former Chief Litigation Officer, has worked at Legal Aid Chicago for 30 years, handling a wide variety of cases, … Continued
CHICAGO — Even though recreational marijuana use will be legal in Illinois, some people are still paying the price for low-level cannabis cases. “You … Continued
As chief operating officer, Ruby Smith oversees human resources and training at the nonprofit with a staff of 150. Smith enhanced the performance management … Continued
Join our co-hosts Colleen Connolly and Naeem Nulwala as they recap the topics we’ve covered in 2019 and introduce some episodes to look forward … Continued
In acknowledgement of World AIDS Day (December 1), our co-hosts sit down with SOAR paralegal Marissa Korte to discuss Legal Aid Chicago’s HIV project … Continued
This week, co-hosts Naeem Nulwala and Colleen Connolly chat with Jenelle Pedroza and Alexa Bell, both social workers at Legal Aid Chicago, about the … Continued
Legal Aid Matters is back! Colleen Connolly, new co-host and staff attorney at Legal Aid Chicago, sits down with former Legal Aid Matters host … Continued
Firm: Legal Aid Chicago 120 S. LaSalle St., Suite 900 Chicago Law School: Loyola University Chicago School of Law Area of Practice: Housing law, … Continued
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is currently responsible for over 350,000 children. Each day parents entrust schools to provide their children with an education in … Continued
To combat the more than 20,000 annual reports of abuse of adults over age 60 and younger adults with disabilities, the Illinois Senate by … Continued
Ryan believed in the American Dream. He believed that hard work and dedication could overcome any obstacle. Ryan always had a strong interest in … Continued
