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...
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...
Spotlight: Supporting women renters with CFW
Our work representing women renters, who face eviction at disproportionate rates, would not be possible without the steadfast support of our women-led funders, like the Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW). In celebration of Women's History Month, we sat down with LCBH Supervising Attorney,...
Mark’s Musings: March 2025
Happy Women's History Month! This month, I’ve been reflecting on the tremendous impact of women on LCBH’s mission. For 45 years, women have been at the heart of LCBH’s work, providing legal and supportive services, leading in the role of Executive Director and on our Board, and advocating for...
Mark’s Musings: February 2025
Maybe it’s because the 28 days in February are flying by, or because I’m regularly checking to see if the temperature shows any sign of an early spring, but I’ve been thinking a lot about numbers lately. Inside eviction court, numbers such as the amount of rent claimed and rental assistance...
Help us Ensure Continued Funding for Rental Assistance in FY26
Last year saw a sharp increase in homelessness nationally and locally, with Chicago’s unhoused population tripling from 2023 to 2024. For many LCBH clients, access to both free eviction defense and court-based rental assistance were the difference between staying housed and finding themselves...