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Prairie State Legal Services
Since 1977, Prairie State Legal Services (PSLS) has fought to achieve equal justice for people living in poverty across 36 counties in northern and central Illinois. We operate 11 offices, with locations in Bloomington, Galesburg, Joliet, Kankakee, McHenry (Woodstock), Moline, Ottawa, Peoria, Rockford, Waukegan, and West Suburban (West Chicago). PSLS celebrates more than 45 years of service to those in need.
Our Work
We dedicate our work to individuals and families who have depleted resources for basic human needs, ultimately securing safe housing, food, income, and personal safety. More than 16,000 cases are represented by our staff of 108 attorneys and more than 300 pro bono volunteers every year.
Client Victory Stories
Prairie State Legal Services successfully increases Social Security benefits for Maria* Maria* was in her mid-40s when she came to Prairie State, but she had been struggling with disabilities, such as schizophrenia, sinc…
Increasing Social Security Benefits for Maria
Prairie State Legal Services saves Lawrence’s* subsidized housing benefits A local Housing Authority terminated the Housing Choice voucher of a 70-year-old man, Lawrence.* The voucher enabled Lawrence to live in an…
Saving Lawrence's Subsidized Housing Benefits
Prairie State Legal Services preserves utility services and child’s health Joan*, estranged from her ex-husband due to domestic violence, found employment at a bank, but lost her job when an injury left her unable…
Preserving Utility Services and Child's Health for Joan
Prairie State Legal Services prevents eviction by obtaining a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act Linda* was a resident of a section 8 project-based housing complex for over 20 years. While struggling wit…
Preventing Linda's Eviction
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Upcoming Events
Lawyers in the Library at the Rockford Public Library
Join us for Lawyers in the Library at the Rockford Public Library, 214 N Church St, Rockford, IL 61101, from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. Call 815-965-2902 and press the option for current clients to make an appointment.
Lawyers for Justice Celebration
Join us for the 2023 Woodstock Lawyers for Justice Celebration. This event celebrates PSLS's 2023 Lawyers for Justice Campaign. Come out for food, music, and friends to support the work of PSLS in these local communities.
Lawyers in the Library at the Freeport Public Library
Join us for Lawyers in the Library at the Freeport Public Library, 100 E Douglas St, Freeport, IL 61032, from 2 to 4 PM. Call 815-965-2902 and press the option for current clients to make an appointment.
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