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...
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,...
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...
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...
When Mary fell behind on rent, she just needed a little help to catch up. With emergency rental assistance on the way, she worked with her LCBH attorney to ensure the check arrived in time to dismiss her case.
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 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:
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...
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!
Help us welcome our 2024 summer interns! We can’t wait to see everything they’ll accomplish for Chicago’s renters as they tackle legal issues in and outside of eviction court through eviction defense, sealing, conditions issues, and Rentervention. Meet our fabulous five and learn what they’re...