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,...
It’s hard to find the right words to describe this October. Usually, when I sit down to write my Musings, I want to be a cheerleader for the agency, describing yet another great month at LCBH. And don’t get me wrong; this month has been nothing short of amazing: We hosted another successful...
It’s hard to believe we’re already in the third quarter of 2025! We’ve closed more than 2,750 eviction cases this year, putting us on pace to, once again, serve more renters than at any point in our history. This feat would not have been possible without the tremendous efforts of our founders...
It is with great honor that we announce LCBH Co-founder and lifelong housing advocate, David Orr, will take home the 2025 Barbara Grau Outstanding Housing Advocate Award at LCBH’s Fall Benefit on October 9th at Buddy Guy’s Legends. Purchase your tickets to the celebration here. In 1980,...
We are thrilled to announce LCBH Alumna Sherrill Frost-Brown will receive the 2025 Sharon L. King Distinguished Alumni Award at LCBH’s Fall Benefit on October 9th at Buddy Guy’s Legends. Sherrill began her career at the Law Center for Better Housing in the late 1980s. Known as the Lawyers’...
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!
We recently caught up with two LCBH alumni, Rachel Blake and Charles Nicholls. Rachel is Associate Director for Regional Housing Legal Services in Glenside, Pennsylvania. Her work is a mix of policy advocacy, organizational strategy and strategic planning. Charles is an attorney at Nicholls Law...
Laurel Chen was an intern in LCBH's supportive services department during the 2018-2019 academic year. LCBH is grateful to have Laurel's voice and advocacy. If you are a former pro bono attorney, supportive services intern, or legal fellow, we encourage you to Share Your Story. How did you get...
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...
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...