Legal services & social support to individuals, families, and communities negatively impacted by the criminal justice system.
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23 Mar 2025
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ALT Leaders from Cabrini Green Legal Aid gather for meals, lobby days, and community education
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4 Apr 2025
We’re so proud of Raymond Richard, a member of our CGLA Leadership Council, for receiving the U.S. Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award! President Biden signed off on this honor before leaving office, recognizing Raymond’s dedication & impact.
#PresidentialAward
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20 Mar 2025
Join @CGLA for a free seminar on March 22, 2025 at New Vision of Faith Ministries! Learn about records relief, options available, & how to start the process.
Doors: 12 PM | Program: 12:30 PM - 2 PM
447 W. 120th St., Chicago, IL 60628
Register now: bit.ly/3DINMJ7
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6 Feb 2025
What a day in Springfield! Big thanks to CGLA's Leadership Council and all our partners @CleanSlateIL
Let's go!!!
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5 Feb 2025
The time for Clean Slate is now.
Automated criminal records clearance means access to jobs, stable housing, economic opportunity and public safety. Learn more and take action at cleanslateillinois.org
Thanks to @TheTRiiBE for shining a light
thetriibe.com/2025/02/social…
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Cabrini Green Legal Aid retweeted
4 Nov 2024
Please join us in demanding that family members be allowed to continue to write their loved ones in prison.
1 Nov 2024
Mail is a lifeline for incarcerated people and their loved ones, including many of our clients. Tell IDOC and Governor Pritzker that you oppose plans to halt or digitize mail to incarcerated Illinoisans! Full toolkit here: bit.ly/IDOCmail
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1 Nov 2024
Mail is a lifeline for incarcerated people and their loved ones, including many of our clients. Tell IDOC and Governor Pritzker that you oppose plans to halt or digitize mail to incarcerated Illinoisans! Full toolkit here: bit.ly/IDOCmail
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21 Oct 2024
Clean Slate Tail Gate! Join CGLA and our coalition partners this weekend for the big game. We'll have food, games & lots of fun from 3:00 - 6:30pm Sunday. Sign up today at qrco.de/CS-IL
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Cabrini Green Legal Aid retweeted
21 Oct 2024
We are pushing the start time back because the NFL pushed the game back! Updated info here. You can still register at: qrco.de/CS-IL
10 Oct 2024
We hope to see you at our Tailgate Party on October 27th! For more information and to register, check out: qrco.de/CS-IL
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21 Oct 2024
The election is just 16 days away. You can vote in Illinois with a criminal record.
Felony conviction = eligible
Pretrial detention = eligible
On probation = eligible
Make sure you're registered & make a plan to have your vote counted.
Learn more at elections.il.gov
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3 Oct 2024
Today's the day! Community teach in at Call and Response Books in Hyde Park @ 7pm
25 Sep 2024
Join us for a community teach-in next week! Know Your Rights and how to get involved in ways to change the law. We're excited to be hosted by @callresponsechi in Hyde Park, a new Black woman-owned bookstore centering authors of color!
See you there...10/3 @ 7pm
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Cabrini Green Legal Aid retweeted
25 Sep 2024
Join us for a community teach-in next week! Know Your Rights and how to get involved in ways to change the law. We're excited to be hosted by @callresponsechi in Hyde Park, a new Black woman-owned bookstore centering authors of color!
See you there...10/3 @ 7pm
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25 Sep 2024
Join us for a community teach-in next week! Know Your Rights and how to get involved in ways to change the law. We're excited to be hosted by @callresponsechi in Hyde Park, a new Black woman-owned bookstore centering authors of color!
See you there...10/3 @ 7pm
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Cabrini Green Legal Aid retweeted
27 Sep 2024
The arguments for more jail and prison time can seem endless. But if candidates campaigning for office in your community or state push the narrative that more incarceration is a good idea – or even a necessary evil – we’ve got you covered.
Read more: prisonpolicy.org/blog/2024/0…
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18 Sep 2024
We're hiring! Have a passion for great content and social justice? Check out the Communications Strategist role today.
Employees enjoy great health benefits, HSA, 403(b) savings, generous paid time off, holidays, professional development opportunities, and more.
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Cabrini Green Legal Aid retweeted
7 Sep 2024
🔥 Get Ready for the Clean Slate BBQ! 🔥
On September 21st at 12 PM, join us for a BBQ to support @cleanslateil
Meet our partner orgs and learn how we’re working to clear criminal records for thousands in Illinois.
@ENDPPIL @livefreechicago @CGLA @impactforequity
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Cabrini Green Legal Aid retweeted
5 Sep 2024
We are so thrilled to announce that Renaldo Hudson, IPP's director of education, will be honored with the Bill Leslie Visionary Award at the @CGLA Fall Gala on Sept. 5. IPP's intake coordinator Vincent Boggan will join the Guest Artist Panel. Join the fun: cgla.net/annual-fall-gala
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30 Aug 2024
Team CGLA had a great time at #RaceJudicata! Much love to the Chicago Legal Aid community 🧡
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27 Aug 2024
We want to hear from you! Community listening session and teach in. If you or your family have been impacted by the criminal legal system.
Saturday September 7 noon - 3pm at the Austin Public Library
#NewLeafIllinois #expungement #cannabis #knowyourrights
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