Help us welcome our 2024 summer interns! We can’t wait to see everything they’ll accomplish for Chicago’s renters as they tackle legal issues in and outside of eviction court through eviction defense, sealing, conditions issues, and Rentervention. Meet our fabulous five and learn what they’re...
Amid all the changes in the last year, there is one constant: our staff. Our staff attorneys, paralegals, supportive services, and administrative team are the backbone of our work. I’m proud to share that as LCBH continues to deliver high-quality services to renters, we are also cultivating an organization where housing advocates want to work. Learn more about the steps LCBH has taken in the past year to make this more than just a proclamation.
The Law Center for Better Housing (LCBH) is pleased to announce that we have successfully negotiated and signed an inaugural contract with the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW Local 2320, AFL-CIO (NOLSW).
A special note from Rentervention Director, Conor Malloy.
If you ask anyone at a nonprofit, chances are they’ll say this is their busiest time of year. At LCBH, quarter four marks the season of giving, the welcome of winter weather, and, with it, many urgent conditions issues in apartments. Amid this chaos, this week reminds me to slow down and reflect on the many people who make our work possible.
This fall, LCBH welcomed Felicia Shakespeare, bestselling author and founder of A Purpose Driven Woman LCC and podcast, to the Board of Directors. Learn more about Felicia:
Law Center for Better Housing’s Rentervention project received the Wintrust Chicago Neighbor Award, which celebrates innovations that are solving challenges experienced by Chicago’s neighborhoods and its residents, at the 22nd annual Chicago Innovation Awards.
Civil Rights Activist and Photographer Bernie Kleina will receive the Law Center for Better Housing (LCBH) 2023 Barbara Grau Outstanding Housing Advocate Award on Oct. 19 for his career-long commitment to advancing housing justice.
LCBH Staff Attorney Aileen Flanagan was recently awarded the Loyola School of Law Public Service for her outstanding commitment to public service! Congrats, Aileen! How does it feel to be awarded the 2023 Public Service Merit Award? What was your initial reaction? When I received the...
LCBH Staff Attorney and Rentervention Director, Conor Malloy, was recently invited to participate the 1871 Innovation Lab, where he'll work with Chicago-based entrepreneurs to explore new connections and capabilities for Rentervention, our free online resource for renters. Read on to hear more...