PSLS is a not-for-profit law firm providing free civil legal services in Northern & Central Illinois.
Northern/Central Illinois
Joined November 2009
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We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our former colleague, Ramona "Mona" Stone. Mona dedicated 17 to our former Rock Island Office. Mona will be missed, and our thoughts are with her family and friends. To read more about Mona, please visit: legcy.co/4dKP9FT
PSLS' Director of Complex and Appellate Litigation, Katie Liss, recently presented at the Housing Action Illinois annual conference.
Katie educated housing advocates on key strategies to defend against harmful contract for deed practices — including PSLS’ affirmative litigation challenging deceptive "Option" and "Right to Purchase" contracts that exploit vulnerable buyers.
KANKAKEE: Join PSLS for Lawyers in the Library on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Kankakee Public Library! PSLS will be at the library from 9:30 a.m. to noon on November 12 and December 10. Please register: bit.ly/3SuDrHT #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope
CLIENT SUCCESS: Meet Spencer, a permanent hotel resident. Spencer applied for PSLS services after he and his husband received an eviction notice from hotel management stating that he had not been paying rent. PSLS took on Spencer’s case and walked the legal journey with him.
PSLS was a voice for Spencer in court, asserting that under Illinois law permanent hotel residents do not have to pay hotel taxes and there was no basis for eviction because Spencer already paid the hotel what he owed.
Thanks to PSLS' high-quality legal services, Spencer and his husband avoided eviction! #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope
Name was changed to protect client confidentiality.
October 15 is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day. It is a day to address HIV’s impact on Hispanic/Latino communities. Individuals with HIV/AIDS have certain legal protections under the law, including relating to privacy.
If you have a civil legal issue relating to HIV/AIDS, you can call PSLS at 800-531-7057 to speak with a member of our staff and apply for our services. #StopHIVTogether #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope
Did you know? A cannabis conviction is often the reason people first reach out to New Leaf Illinois, but it doesn't have to be the only thing we help with. Once you register, a legal aid attorney can help you clear ALL your eligible records.
¿Sabía usted que una condena por cannabis suele ser el motivo principal por el que las personas se comunican con New Leaf Illinois? Sin embargo, no tiene por qué ser el único problema que podemos ayudarle.
Una vez que se registre, un abogado de asistencia legal puede ayudarle a eliminar todos sus antecedentes penales.
Una sola llamada puede ser el primer paso hacia un historial limpio. 872-NEW-LEAF | newleafillinois.org
CLOSED MONDAY: PSLS offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12. PSLS offices will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13. #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope
Prairie State Legal Services retweeted
If you or someone you know believes they have experienced housing discrimination because they have children under the age of 18, contact PSLS at 855-347-7757 to speak with a member of our staff and apply for services. #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope
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Prairie State Legal Services retweeted
The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination based on familial status, which generally protects households with children under the age of 18.
Prairie State Legal Services retweeted
Under the settlement, the housing providers agreed to pay $30,000 to the family, implement a fair housing policy, and complete fair housing training.
OCT. 27: Join PSLS on Tuesday, October 27 from 9:30 a.m.-noon at the Kankakee Public Library to learn “All About Housing.” No legal advice will be given, only information. #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope
