Blog
Welcome to LCBH’s Blog. Our blog delivers original articles written by our staff, interns and volunteers. We strive to provide informative stories about the work we do on behalf of Chicago renters and the issues renters face.Mark’s Musings: May 2026
Greetings from May! It’s hard to believe we’re already in the second quarter of 2026. Over the past few months, we’ve been busy meeting with community and government partners, donors, and volunteers across the city, sharing strategies to improve housing outcomes for renters through service...
LCBH Co-founder David Orr to receive lifelong housing advocate award
It is with great honor that we announce LCBH Co-founder and lifelong housing advocate, David Orr, will take home the 2025 Barbara Grau Outstanding Housing Advocate Award at LCBH’s Fall Benefit on October 9th at Buddy Guy’s Legends. Purchase your tickets to the celebration here. In 1980,...
Mark’s Musings: July 2025
Greetings from July, and happy Disability Pride Month! As I write this, people across the U.S. are celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which expanded protections for people with disabilities beyond just federally funded programs to everyday life,...
Disability Pride and Housing Justice: A conversation with Olivia Alden
July marks Disability Pride Month, a celebration of the tremendous progress toward disability justice. At LCBH, the fight to advance justice for renters with disabilities continues, with our attorneys offering guidance on fair housing complaints and navigating unjust evictions. That’s why we...
Sherrill Frost-Brown Honored with LCBH Alumni Award
We are thrilled to announce LCBH Alumna Sherrill Frost-Brown will receive the 2025 Sharon L. King Distinguished Alumni Award at LCBH’s Fall Benefit on October 9th at Buddy Guy’s Legends. Sherrill began her career at the Law Center for Better Housing in the late 1980s. Known as the Lawyers’...
Mark’s Musings: June 2025
Each summer, I'm reminded why I decided to call Chicago home more than three decades ago. After months of winter isolation, the city comes to life again – families walk along the Lakefront Trail, colleagues meet for lunch in Daley Plaza, and whole neighborhoods gather for street festivals and...
LCBH Staff Attorney Recognized for LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Earlier this month, LCBH Staff Attorney, Spencer Haydary, was recognized on the Windy City Times 30 Under 30 List, honoring 30 individuals who've made substantial contributions to the Chicagoland LGBTQ+ community through their personal and professional lives. Read more about Spencer’s...