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In our latest newsletter, we sat down with IEJF Board Member Lisbeth Leanos, who is a Special Assistant for Legislative Affairs for the Cook County Board President. Check it out: bit.ly/3Pr2NRS

Here's a look at some new laws taking effect in Illinois this year. bit.ly/425ocrA

Last month, IEJF Executive Director Leslie Corbett was excited to celebrate the Public Interest Law Initiative at its Annual Awards Luncheon - and catch up with Mark Swartz & Michelle Gilbert from the Law Center for Better Housing.

Tomorrow - New Leaf Illinois & CARPLS are hosting a FREE Cannabis Expungement event at Saint Sabina. Legal aid attorneys will be on hand to help people clear old cannabis charges & other convictions off their record. Get a fresh start in 2025!

If you’ve been affected by a natural disaster, we can help make sure you continue to get your VA benefits and health care. Learn more about your next steps: va.gov/resources/disa…

We honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by making it easier for everyone, regardless of their age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or economic status, to access our civl justice system. #mlkday2025

The National Immigrant Justice Center & The Resurrection Project have put together several resources to help immigrants & their families better understand what to do when someone is detained by immigration officials & access legal aid. bit.ly/40EoRz1 bit.ly/4gXjznU

Stop scrolling and start the process of clearing your cannabis record. New Leaf Illinois is a state-funded network of nonprofit organizations that can help you for free. Visit newleafillinois.org or call 872-NEW-LEAF to see if you qualify.

Your landlord probably has an attorney. You deserve legal help too. That’s where Eviction Help Illinois comes in. We’re a network of legal aid organizations funded by the State of Illinois. Call 855.631.0811, Text ‘Eviction’ to 85622 or visit evictionhelpillinois.org.

Our January newsletter is out! Read all about the IEJF's Domestic Violence Legal Aid grants. We also feature an interview with Andrew Weaver of Land of Lincoln Legal Aid & share some New Leaf Illinois updates. Check it out: bit.ly/4jFduOE

A new federal rule from the Biden administration may help millions saddled with medical debt boost their credit scores and qualify for mortgages. bit.ly/40VBqGb

Spots are filling up fast! 🚨 Join CARPLS, North Lawndale Employment Network, and New Leaf Illinois for our Records Expungement Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM at 1111 S. Homan Ave. Sign up now! lnkd.in/gVTfGQvq

This Black History Month, the IEJF honors the achievements of Black Americans & the sacrifices they made in the fight for justice. We're working to build a more equitable civil justice system so more people can access legal aid, protect their rights & transform their lives.

If you're a low-income Illinois veteran, free legal help is available. The Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network can help you with issues like eviction, access to VA benefits and family law. Call 855-452-3526.

A look at how Cook County's 211 hotline is connecting residents to critical social services. bit.ly/4hUiuNJ

Launching today - WTTW - Chicago PBS's Firsthand: Peacekeepers tells the stories of people working in violence interruption and prevention in their Chicago communities. bit.ly/4hz5Cgh

Interested nonprofits can apply for a 2025 IL-AFLAN grant to provide legal services to low-income veterans, military members and their families You can find more information about our IL-AFLAN grant program here: iejf.org/il-aflan/ The deadline to apply is March 17th.

During a Springfield visit last week, our executive director Leslie Corbett joined the IL Legislative Black Caucus Foundation for its 2025 Soiree. The ILBCF is dedicated to ensuring that Black communities across our state have the resources & opportunities necessary to thrive.

In our Feb. news, we share the IEJF's latest Annual Report. Plus an interview with Elgie Sims about the impact of civil legal aid funding, how he balances the needs of a diverse district & his role as Chair of the Council of State Governments. bit.ly/43n33K9

Legal aid attorneys are our communities' 'second responders.' A fantastic Op-Ed on how legal aid helps people get back on their feet in the wake of disasters.