Upcoming Events
Restore Reinvest and Renew Legal Clinics May to December 2022
Restore, Reinvest, & Renew Legal Clinics at the Kankakee Public Library in partnership with Prairie State Legal Services.
Prairie State Legal Presents Lawyers in the Library June to December 2022
A lawyer from Prairie State Legal Services will be onsite at the library for a free one-on-one meeting.
Peoria Strides for Justice 1 Mile Walk and 5K Run on September 24
The Peoria County Bar Association is once again hosting Strides for Justice, which is a 1 mile walk/5k run (virtually or on Grandview Drive in Peoria Heights) on Saturday, September 24, at 8:00 AM. Registration is required and now open! Early bird registration is $25. Prices will go up to $30 after September 1. Relax and enjoy the after-party at Oliver’s in the Heights.
Strike A Chord for Prairie State Legal Services on September 8
Live music for legal services on the lakefront! For more than a decade, our Waukegan Campaign for Legal Services fundraising team has been putting on this amazing musical event for the benefit of Prairie State Legal Services, and we are SO excited for this year’s event! Join us on Thursday, September 8, between 5 and 8 PM at Green Town on the Rocks, 175 N. Harbor Place, Waukegan, IL 60085! $20 suggested donation.
Kane County Expungement Clinics on September 17 and 24
Getting criminal records expunged in Kane County gets easier with two clinics: September 17, in Elgin and September 24, in Aurora.
FREE Elder Law Informational Seminars on July 18 and 29
Prairie State Legal Services and Options Center for Independent Living are pleased to present Summer 2022 FREE Elder Law Informational Seminars.
Clear Your Criminal Record on June 30 and July 28
Clear your criminal record. Meet with an attorney for FREE on Thursday, June 30 and July 28, from 12:00-2:00 PM, at the Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport, IL, to learn about the expungement and sealing process and how to get legal assistance.
Debtors Rights Legal Clinic
Know your rights when you owe a debt; credit management.
ILHAF 2.0 Informational Webinar (English)
PSLS is pleased to share that IHDA is offering informational webinars regarding the upcoming second round of the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF 2.0). These one-hour Webex sessions will give an overview of the program requirements and application process.
ILHAF 2.0 Informational Webinar (Spanish)
PSLS is pleased to share that IHDA is offering informational webinars regarding the upcoming second round of the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF 2.0).
ILHAF 2.0 Informational Webinar (English)
PSLS is pleased to share that IHDA is offering informational webinars regarding the upcoming second round of the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF 2.0).
ILHAF 2.0 Informational Webinar (English)
PSLS is pleased to share that IHDA is offering informational webinars regarding the upcoming second round of the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF 2.0).
ILHAF 2.0 Informational Webinar (English)
PSLS is pleased to share that IHDA is offering informational webinars regarding the upcoming second round of the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF 2.0).
ILHAF 2.0 Informational Webinar (Spanish)
PSLS is pleased to share that IHDA is offering informational webinars regarding the upcoming second round of the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF 2.0).
Lawyers in the Library at Rockford Public Library
Call 815-965-2902 and press the option for current clients to make an appointment. Walk-ins seen as time allows. Eligibility screenings required for all applicants.
Lawyers in the Library at Freeport Public Library
Call 815-965-2902 and press the option for current clients to make an appointment. Walk-ins will be seen as time allows. Eligibility screenings are required for all applicants.
Lawyers in the Library at the Kankakee Public Library
Representatives from Prairie State Legal Services will give a brief presentation on their services, then offer free, one-on-one meetings with an attorney to provide legal advice to eligible applicants.
Know Your Rights in the Workplace
Prairie State Legal Services Attorney Amy Weiss will give an in-depth presentation on the rights of LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace.
Lawyers in the Library at the Rockford Public Library
Representatives from Prairie State Legal Services will briefly present their services, then offer free, one-on-one meetings with an attorney to provide legal advice to eligible applicants.
Lawyers in the Library at the Freeport Public Library
Representatives from Prairie State Legal Services will briefly present their services, then offer free, one-on-one meetings with an attorney to provide legal advice to eligible applicants.
Lawyers in the Library at 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 am to 11:30 am. Call 815-965-2902 and press the option for current clients to make an appointment.
Lawyers in the Library at Freeport Public Library
Join us for Lawyers in the Library at the Freeport Public Library, 100 E Douglas St, Freeport, IL 61032, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Please call 815-965-2902 and press the option for current clients to make an appointment.
Lawyers in the Library at the Kankakee Public Library
Join us for Lawyers in the Library at the Kankakee Public Library, 201 E Merchant St, Kankakee, IL 60901, held on the second Thursday of each month, from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm.
LOVE Rockford at Court Street United Methodist Church
Join us for LOVE Rockford at Court Street United Methodist Church, 213 N Court St, Rockford, IL 61103, from 10 am to 2 pm. This is one of three annual resource fairs held for the Rockford, IL community by Jeremiah Development.
Resource Fiesta at Harmony Banquets
Join us for Resource Fiesta at Harmony Banquets, 1104 15th Ave, Rockford, IL 61104, from 11 am to 4 pm. This event is collaborative resource fair held by M.A.S.A. (Mexico Americanos Saliendo Adelante) and AMP Rockford.
Mid-Year Community-Wide Job Fair at Rockford Housing Authority
Join the Rockford Housing Authority's Jobs Plus program for its Mid-Year Community-Wide Job Fair at Rockford Housing Authority at 223 S Winnebago St, Rockford, IL 61102, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Landlord Information Session
Landlords, join us for a free legal information session on Thursday, March 30, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, at Project NOW (3rd Avenue Location), 2000 3rd Avenue Rock Island, IL 6120.
Facebook Live Event! Prairie State Legal Services Q&A--Source of Income Discrimination
Join us as we celebrate National Fair Housing Month with a special event hosted via Facebook Live on our Fair Housing Project Facebook page!
Facebook Live Event! Sexual Harassment in Housing Lunch and Learn
Join us as we celebrate National Fair Housing Month with a special event hosted via Facebook Live on our Fair Housing Project Facebook page!
Fair Housing & Source of Income Discrimination for Housing Providers
This is a free presentation for housing providers about Fair Housing laws and the new protection against source of income discrimination. The presenter is Emily Petri, supervising attorney in Prairie State Legal Services' Bloomington office.
Maximizing Your SNAP Benefits
Please join us for an overview of SNAP benefits (formerly called Food Stamps) on Tuesday, April 18, beginning at 3:00 PM, at the Wood Hill Towers Community Room, 104 E. Wood Street in Bloomington, IL.
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 3 to 5 PM. Call 815-965-2902 and press the option for current clients to make an appointment.
Mid-Year Community-Wide Job Fair at The Rockford Housing Authority
Join us for the Mid-Year Community-Wide Job Fair at The Rockford Housing Authority (RHA) on May 12, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 223 S Winnebago St., Rockford, IL 61102. This job fair is held by the Rockford Housing Authority's Jobs Plus program. PSLS will share information regarding expunging and sealing criminal records and removing other barriers to employment.
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.
Name Change & Gender Marker Fair
LGBTQ+ Center Lake County and Prairie State Legal Services are partnering to present Name Change & Gender Marker Fair on Sunday, May 8, which is a FREE informational event, to provide insight and assistance on the laws surrounding name changes and gender markers in Illinois. Participation is free.
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.
Hepatitis Testing Day
The Lake County Health Department, Community Health Center, and its partners are hosting a free community event to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote the prevention, care, and treatment of hepatitis.
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 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.
DuPage County Expungement Clinic
The DuPage County Expungement Clinic will provide free legal assistance to individuals seeking to clear their criminal records.
2023 Strike A Chord
Join us for live music on the lakefront to benefit Prairie State Legal Services!
16th Annual Strides for Justice for PSLS
The event supports the PSLS Peoria Office and raises awareness about the importance of affordable legal representation to the underserved in Central Illinois.
Second Chances Summit
PSLS is proud to co-host State Senator Steve Stadelman’s fourth annual Second Chances Summit. The event is an opportunity for eligible community members to receive free legal help sealing or expunging criminal records.
Guest Bartending Event
The guest bartending event benefits PSLS.
PSLS Sept. 8 Board Meeting
The Board of Directors of Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. will meet at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.
Free Legal Advice Fair
Have a legal question or need legal advice? Set up an appointment to meet with a lawyer for free.
Joliet Office Open House
Come out and meet the new Joliet Managing Attorney, Kate Baptiste, and learn about the work of PSLS in your community.
PSLS at Illinois Art Station
Come learn about Prairie State Legal Services at the Illinois Art Station in Normal, IL.
PSLS at Illinois Art Station
Come learn about Prairie State Legal Services at the Illinois Art Station in Normal, IL.
PSLS Nov. 10 Board Meeting
The meeting is open to the public.
Community Focus Groups - Aurora
Join an upcoming confidential focus group to talk about needs you see in the community, and what legal services can do to help. All participants will receive a $125 Visa gift card, and dinner will be served.
Community Focus Groups - Rockford
Join an upcoming confidential focus group to talk about needs you see in the community, and what legal services can do to help. All participants will receive a $125 Visa gift card, and dinner will be served.
Community Focus Groups - Peoria
Join an upcoming confidential focus group to talk about needs you see in the community, and what legal services can do to help. All participants will receive a $125 Visa gift card, and dinner will be served.