Greetings from 2026! Working at LCBH, the importance of safe and stable housing is always on my mind. But, during weeks like these, when the temperatures dip well below zero, it becomes impossible to ignore just how essential our work is for neighbors facing displacement due to eviction. In...
Emily had been living in her home for nearly seven years when she lost her waitressing job and fell behind on rent. Having experienced homelessness before, Emily was determined to stay in her unit, and negotiated a payment plan with her landlord, promising to pay her rent for the next 12...
To Carla, a single mom, stability starts at home. Her 3-bedroom house is perfectly situated so her mom can help her youngest get to school on time and she can catch the train to work, all while feeling safe in their neighborhood, which, after COVID and other big life events, is essential to...
When Ari isn’t performing at the local theater, you can find him spending time with his brother, sister-in-law, and nephew down the street. The family has called Berwyn home for decades and doesn’t have any plans to leave, which made the eviction notice taped to Ari’s door even more...
LCBH client, Aaron, sought out housing support when he found himself in the middle of a housing dispute, where, following the death of his landlord, two parties claimed rightful ownership of his long-time West Side two flat. Having had a cordial relationship with his late landlord, Aaron had...
I was recently reminded of the saying, “In November, we count blessings more than worries,” and, this year, amid city and federal budget uncertainty, it feels especially true. That’s why, in the spirit of gratitude, I’d like to take a moment to express my gratitude for the staff, volunteers,...
Paul and Erica had lived in their apartment in the northwest suburbs for five years when Erica lost her waitressing job due to a mental health emergency. Without a steady income, the couple quickly fell behind on their rent and received a 5-day eviction notice. They reached out to their...
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...
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...
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...