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...
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’...
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...
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...
When Linda's oven stopped working for three months, and her landlord refused to repair it, Rentervention was there to explain her rights. Renny connected her with an LCBH attorney who helped her demand repairs and defended her when her landlord filed a retaliatory eviction, preserving her housing.
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...
Last year saw a sharp increase in homelessness nationally and locally, with Chicago’s unhoused population tripling from 2023 to 2024. For many LCBH clients, access to both free eviction defense and court-based rental assistance were the difference between staying housed and finding themselves...
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.