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: 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 helps save the KCRO
While much of Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing’s (LCBH) recent work has focused on preventing evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, reminders of a previous housing crisis that placed tenants in peril came roaring back this spring. In late April, an adverse court decision struck down the...
Keep Chicago Renting (KCRO) Story
Did you miss LCBH’s “Bringing Justice Home” event? We showed our new video about the Keep Chicago Renting Ordinance (KCRO). Watch to learn how the KCRO protects tenants living in foreclosed properties. Meet tenants and advocates who explain why the KCRO is still...
Frank Avellone Retires from LCBH
Frank Avellone recently retired from LCBH. We sat down with Frank to learn about his time at the agency and his advice for new attorneys starting civil legal aid careers. Frank served LCBH in many capacities, including as Senior Attorney and Policy Director. HOW DID YOU COME TO WORK AT...
Chicago Department of Housing awards LCBH $7.1 million to provide lawyers to renters facing eviction
Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing (LCBH) today announced it will receive a $7.1 million three-year grant from the City of Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) to represent tenants in eviction court. LCBH, and its partners Legal Aid Chicago and CARPLS, will provide brief advice and full legal...
Mark’s Musings; July Edition
Sometimes life isn't a jog in the park. And, most days, the same could be said for the work we do at LCBH. Our staff, board, and volunteers frequently face new obstacles, especially while defending renters' rights in an ever-changing legal, political, and social landscape -- turning what might...
Claire Battle awarded Sharon L. King Distinguished Alumni Award
The Sharon L. King Distinguished Alumni Award is presented annually for outstanding professional achievement among former LCBH legal fellows and interns. This year, we have the pleasure of awarding Claire Battle with the award at our 40th Anniversary Celebration. Claire's commitment to LCBH...