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 signs inaugural contract with Staff Union
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).
Renny is a renter’s best friend. Are you?
A special note from Rentervention Director, Conor Malloy.
Mark’s Musings: November 2023
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.
LCBH welcomes new board member: Felicia Shakespeare
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:
Rentervention named winner at 22nd annual Chicago Innovation Awards
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.
LCBH awards career-long housing advocate, Bernie Kleina, with 2023 Barbara Grau Outstanding Housing Advocate Award
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.