On May 7th, voters across Indiana showed up at the polls for their Primary Election. Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil …
Groundbreaking Report Reveals Urgent Need for Restricting Solitary Confinement in Illinois
Today, Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, Restore Justice, and Uptown People’s Law Center have released a critical report titled …
Election Protection Volunteers Protect the Right to Vote in the March 2024 Illinois Primary Elections
During the March 19 Illinois Primary Election cycle, over 100 non-partisan Election Protection pro bono volunteers and Chicago Lawyers’ Committee …
PEER IL Response to Governor Pritzker’s FY25 Budget Address
Governor J.B. Pritzker’s 6th annual Budget Address recommends a FY2025 Budget that includes increases to important education priorities, but fails …
Public Housing Land is Not for Sale
Chicago Lawyers’ Committee and Our Partners Challenge CHA Land Lease to Billionaire-Owned Soccer Team Dismissed, but CHA Accountability Campaign Continues …
The Hogan v. Airbnb Case: Challenging Discrimination in the Digital Era
As more aspects of daily life move online — like stores, schools, entertainment, and banking — it’s crucial to ensure …
Q&A with J. Cunyon Gordon – Honoring Veterans Day
We had the honor of sitting down with our very own J. Cunyon Gordon, Director of the Settlement Assistance Program, …
Public Comment by Beatriz Diaz-Pollack – FY25 Illinois State Board of Education Budget Hearing
On Monday, October 30, 2023, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) hosted a public budget hearing to gather input …
Underserved Communities: Understanding the Challenges and Solutions
Underserved communities are those that have been systematically denied equal opportunities to participate in various aspects of economic, social, and …
Sertoma Centre and New Star recently merged – Pro Bono Highlight!
Sertoma Centre and New Star recently completed a merger and are now called “Sertoma Star Services” with the help of …