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News Mentions and Features - 2025

Can you get a DUI on horseback, bicycle or e-bike in IL? What the law says
Belleville News-Democrat – August 17, 2025

Is your IL employer legally required to give you breaks at work? What the law says
Belleville News-Democrat – August 14, 2025

Can your IL employer require a doctor’s note for your sick day? What the law says
Belleville News-Democrat – July 18, 2025

Is it legal for IL businesses to refuse cash or coin as payment? What the law says
Belleville News-Democrat – July 15, 2025

Can an unmarked patrol car pull you over in IL? What state policy and law allows
Belleville News-Democrat – July 14, 2025

Is it illegal to sleep in your car in Illinois? Here’s what state law prohibits
Belleville News-Democrat – July 9, 2025

Need free help with a civil case in IL? Here’s where to find legal assistance
Yahoo News – July 1, 2025

Fireworks In Illinois: Here’s What’s Legal And What’s Not In 2025
WROK (Rockford) – June 25, 2025

Is it illegal in IL to drive too slow? Here’s what state law says
Belleville News-Democrat – June 24, 2025

You may pay more for gas, see less plastic under new Illinois laws in effect soon
Belleville News-Democrat – June 18, 2025

Can you get a ticket for littering in Illinois? Here’s what state law says
Belleville News-Democrat – June 16, 2025

No Kings' rallies on June 14. What to know about right to protest in Illinois
USA Today – June 13, 2025

TCR’s guide to small claims court
The Chicago Reporter – June 12, 2025

How young is too young for a child to be home alone in Illinois? What the law says
Belleville News-Democrat – June 12, 2025

Minors named in eviction notices, and the new Ill. law that could protect them
The Chicgo Reporter – June 5, 2025

Do you have to take driver’s ed in Illinois to get a license at 18 or older?
Belleville News-Democrat – April 28, 2025

Can you be too old to drive in Illinois? The testing requirements may soon change
Belleville News-Democrat – April 24, 2025

Is it legal to drive with your car’s interior light on in Illinois? What state law says
Belleville News-Democrat – March 6, 2025

At what age can you get a tattoo, piercings in IL? When the law requires parental consent
Belleville News-Democrat – March 4, 2025

Amid deportation threats, DeKalb area families learn more about guardianship forms
NPR Illinois – January 26, 2025

News Mentions and Features - 2024

Hundreds of new laws take effect in 2025. Here's some notable legislation
WCBU/NPR (Peoria-Bloomington/Normal) – December 17, 2024

How much does that job pay? Salary transparency one of many new Illinois laws in 2025
Belleville News-Democrat – December 20, 2024

Chicago voters gear up for the 2024 election: Early voting and dodging misinformation
The DePaulia (Chicago) – October 28, 2024

lllinois legal nonprofit reminds voters of their rights as they head to polls
WGEM (Quincy) – October 7, 2024

Illinois legal organization brings awareness to voting misinformation
WICS (Springfield/Central Illinois) – October 3, 2024

Illinois es el quinto estado donde inquilinos cometen más esta infracción en las rentas (Illinois is the fifth state where tenants commit the most this infraction in rentals)
Telemundo (Chicago) – September 8, 2024

Celebrate the 4th of July legally and safely in the stateline
WIFR (Rockford) – July 3, 2024

Read before lighting: Are fireworks legal in Illinois
Kewanee Voice (Kewanee) – June 26, 2024

Peoria fire chief stresses fireworks safety ahead of Independence Day
WEEK (Peoria) – June 25, 2024

Maximizing Efficiency and Equity: The Successof the Get Legal Help Platform
American Bar Association Human Rights Magazine – June 3, 2024

What can homeowners associations enforce in Illinois? Here's what state laws allows
Belleville News-Democrat (Belleville) – May 7, 2024

Who can legally perform your wedding in Illinois? State laws lay out who can officiate
Belleville News-Democrat (Belleville) – April 17, 2024

Can you be legally fired for smoking weed in Illinois? Here's what state law says
Yahoo News – January 29, 2024

Can Over 19K Illinois workers were part of mass layoffs in 2023. These companies let people go
Belleville News-Democrat (Belleville) – January 26, 2024

Joan Esposito Show
WCPT (Chicago) – January 11, 2024

Is it illegal to buy weed in St. Louis and bring it back to Illinois? What the law says
Belleville News-Democrat (Belleville) – January 9, 2024

Most Illinois workers will accrue paid leave starting Jan. 1. Here's who is covered
Belleville News-Democrat (Belleville) – January 4, 2024

New year, new laws: A rundown with Illinois Legal Aid Online
WCBU/WGLT (Peoria-Bloomington/Normal) – January 2, 2024

News Mentions and Features - 2023

New Illinois laws 2024: Full list of laws in effect on Jan. 1
ABC7 News (Chicago) – December 31, 2023

New Illinois laws coming in 2024 and which ones affect you
WGN Radio (Chicago) – December 27, 2023

New IL laws usher in policy changes in health care, employment, policing
Public News Service (National) – December 26, 2023

Hundreds of new Illinois laws take effect Jan. 1 will impact Joliet and Will County residents
The Times Weekly (Joliet) – December 20, 2023

Tyler Technologies Increases Efficiency for Self-Represented Litigants Using Easy Form Solution in Illinois
Yahoo Finance – September 19, 2023

Can you still grow pot at home if you rent vs. own?
KSDK-TV News (St. Louis) – July 14, 2023

Illinois is expanding LGBTQ+ protections as neighboring states roll back, but knowing your legal rights is still paramount
WCBU (Peoria) – July 5, 2023

Fireworks in Illinois: What’s legal and what’s not
WTVO-TV (Rockford) – June 26, 2023

Dry conditions bring fireworks warnings
Edwardsville Intelligencer – June 26, 2023

Families flee states with anti-trans, anti-LGBTQ+ laws for Illinois where their rights are protected
ABC7 News (Chicago) – June 20, 2023

Are sparklers legal to use in Illinois?
WTVO (Rockford) – June 20, 2023

Can you put an "X" on your Illinois driver's license? - Yes & No
KRRY (Quincy) – June 10, 2023

The only fireworks legal in Illinois and they are lame
WZOK (Rockford) – June 5, 2023

Following slew of ‘wrong place’ shootings across the nation, Chicago experts discuss alternatives to violence
Chicago Tribune (Chicago) – May 6, 2023

Locked up for cannabis, locked out of work
Chicago Reader (Chicago) – April 22, 2023

Is it legal to bike on the sidewalk in Illinois?
WTVO (Rockford) – April 19, 2023

One and a half million people in Illinois are paying student loan debt
Illinois Radio Network – March 31, 2023

SAFE-T Act in Illinois Supreme Court
The Courier – March 13, 2023

Do I legally have to carry an ID in Illinois?
WTVO (Rockford) – Jan 29, 2023

News Mentions and Features - 2022

In Illinois' growing legal deserts, finding a lawyer can be difficult — particularly in civil cases
WCBU/NPR Illinois (Peoria/Illinois) - July 27, 2022

Experts say ‘legal deserts’ span the stateline
WFIR (Rockford) - July 21, 2022

Are all fireworks illegal in Illinois?
WGN (Chicago) - June 27, 2022

How Can the Legal System Better Meet the Needs of Chicago’s LGBT+ community?
WCPT (Chicago) - June 8, 2022

Home Alone: Should Kevin's Parents Have Been Reported to the Police or DCF?
MovieWeb - April 26, 2022

What are your rights when you’re stopped by police in Illinois?
Belleville News-Democrat (Belleville) - February 20, 2022

Things to consider before getting a divorce
WGN-TV (Chicago) - January 11, 2022

News Mentions and Features - 2021

Almost 300 New Statutes Take Effect Saturday
WTTW-TV (Chicago) – December 30, 2021

Legal expert takes closer look at new laws for Illinois
Times Weekly (Joliet) – December 29, 2021

Illinois Legal Aid Online: Here are the new laws you should know about
WGN Radio (Chicago) – December 27, 2021

IL Rental Assistance Can Cover Up to 18 Months
Public News Service – December 20, 2021

What to Do if You Get Evicted
U.S. News & World Report – August 31, 2021

Eviction moratorium in Illinois, nationwide end in days; what renters need to know
ABC7 News Chicago – July 29, 2021

As The Phase-Out Of Illinois’ Eviction Moratorium Nears, Some Remain On Edge
WBEZ (NPR) Radio – July 26, 2021

Illinois Legal Aid Online on why so many people in Illinois don’t care that fireworks are illegal
WGN Radio – July 2, 2021

Illinois hopes to avoid summer eviction surge
Associated Press – June 25, 2021

Illinois Legal Aid: How one man looks to build sustainable solutions to gun violence and poverty in Champaign County
WCIA-TV News (Champaign) – June 14, 2021

Eviction moratorium ending in August as Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces $1.1 billion in relief for tenants, landlords
Chicago Tribune - May 17, 2021

As more states legalize marijuana, people with drug convictions want their records cleared
PBS NewsHour - May 5, 2021

‘Does the punishment fit the crime?’
Chicago Reader - April 14, 2021

Library Reaches Out
Illinois Times - March 4, 2021

IL Initiative Helps Expunge Cannabis Convictions
Public News Service - January 19, 2021

How people can expedite the clearance of their own cannabis conviction
WGLT (Bloomington-Normal) - January 15, 2021

Q&A: How To Clear Your Cannabis Arrest Record Without Waiting For Automatic Expungement
WCBU (Peoria) - January 15, 2021

News Mentions and Features - 2020

The Essential Workers Who Don't Feel Essential
The Red Line Project - December 28, 2020

Pot legalization was to bring expungements to many with records in Illinois. Numbers so far are low, but more are expected to be on the way
Chicago Tribune - December 20, 2020

Gas bill, electric bills may be higher during COVID, and Illinois programs offer help paying utility bills
ABC7 News Chicago - December 3, 2020

New statewide network helps get marijuana convictions expunged
Daily Herald - November 19, 2020

Illinois had biggest weekly jump in unemployment claims
Chicago Tribune - November 5, 2020

Legal Assistance Portals Reflect Shifting Needs Since Pandemic’s Start
Pew Charitable Trusts - November 4, 2020

Ex-Felons Are Working To Get Out The Vote Among Former Illinois Inmates — And They’re Paying Extra Attention To Judges
Block Club Chicago - November 2, 2020

W hat Are the Essential Elements of Legal Assistance Portals
Pew Charitable Trust - August 25, 2020

Illinois eviction moratorium extended through August 22
WSIL-TV Channel 3 - July 30, 2020

Extra $600 In Unemployment Ending This Week, Leaving Chicagoans To Struggle As Pandemic Rages On
Block Club Chicago - July 22, 2020

C oronavirus pandemic should spur family talk about financial planning, too
Chicago Sun-Times - July 4, 2020

Rentervention helps tenants with their housing issues. With COVID-19, the timing couldn't be better
The Chicago Tribune - June 1, 2020

Undocumented Evanston residents face financial, medical struggles without government aid
The Daily Northwestern - May 21, 2020

Illinois, Michigan and Ohio Residents Seek Legal Information Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
Pew Charitable Trust - May 19, 2020

Meet Your Neighbor: Illinois Legal Aid Online
Chicago Now - April 29, 2020

'We're going to get this right,' Illinois governor says about unemployment filing process
ABC7 News Chicago - March 27, 2020

Legal aid groups seek help for virtual assistance
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin - March 25, 2020

News Mentions and Features - 2019

N ew Illinois pot laws go into effect for 7 months. How will current laws be enforced till then?
Chicago Tribune - June 4, 2019

Who Has Access to Your Credit Record?
U.S. News & World Report - March 1, 2019

News Mentions and Features - 2018

Triage Tools - The Illinois Mode
The Litigant in Person Network - September 20, 2018

Help Squad: Consumers can file lawsuits and other legal documents online —some free via an online fee waiver
Chicago Tribune - June 13, 2018

Colpoys to leave Illinois Legal Aid Online for ‘adventure’ at start-up
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin - April 17, 2018

Help Squad: Is bankruptcy right for you? And what kind?
Chicago Tribune - January 3, 2018

News Mentions and Features - 2017

Help Squad: Is small claims court an option?
Chicago Tribune - November 2, 2017

Technology pairs lawyers with those who need them most
WBEZ - May 22, 2017
Program Director Teri Ross talks with Morning Shift about the Illinois Bar Foundation-funded Legal Answers pro bono program and the future of legal aid.

Case study: Illinois Legal Aid Online
Legal Services Corporation - May 2017

Free online legal service goes bilingual
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin - March 3, 2017
Spanish speakers in Illinois now have 24-7 access to more than 300 articles, videos, and interactive forms for free, understandable legal information, thanks to the new Spanish-language version of Illinois Legal Aid Online.

Illinois Legal Aid Online earns praise as the best website of its kind in the country
ABA Journal - March 2017
If Oscars were awarded for legal aid, Lisa Colpoys might be working on her acceptance speech.

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