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: January 2025
Happy New Year! Recently, I read an article that said 88% of people give up on their New Year’s resolutions before the end of January, leaving 5ks far from the finish line, books dog-eared on their second chapters, and craft bins overflowing with unfinished projects indefinitely (or until the...
LCBH 2024 Wrapped
LCBH helped a record number of tenants navigate serious housing issues in 2024. It wasn’t all-work-no-play, though! In 2024, our team also had some well-deserved wins, shining moments, and fun. Check out our favorite memories of 2024:
Celebrating Dr. King’s legacy with Bernie Kleina
This month we had the opportunity to sit down with Civil Rights Activist and Photographer, Bernie Kleina, to discuss the lasting impact of Dr. King on his career and the legal field. Read more:
Independent evaluator finds Right to Counsel Pilot creates greater access to justice for Chicago’s renters
Stout, a global advisory firm, released its independent evaluation of Chicago’s Right to Counsel (RTC) Pilot Program in late November. Compiling nearly three years' worth of data from LCBH and our partners, Legal Aid Chicago and CARPLS, Stout’s report analyzes the impact and cost...
LCBH rings Nasdaq Bell in celebration of 2023 Chicago Innovation Award
We are thrilled to announce LCBH Executive Director, Mark Swartz, and Rentervention Director, Conor Malloy, rang the Nasdaq Opening Bell alongside other 2023 Chicago Innovation Award Winners on July 9th. The exciting invitation followed Rentervention’s 2023 Wintrust Chicago Neighbor Award,...
Mark’s Musing: August 2024
People say there’s nothing better than summertime in Chicago, and based on the last few months, I’d have to agree! Music and street festivals are in full swing, the lakefront is teeming with folks enjoying the warm weather, and our staff is celebrating huge milestones locally and nationally!