Legal services & social support to individuals, families, and communities negatively impacted by the criminal justice system.

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Wanna be part of something big? Join us as we build power to make change! Sign up today at cgla.net/takeaction Community With Purpose ✅ Training Up Leaders ✅ Creating Change Together ✅ Building Power ✅ Learning New Skills ✅
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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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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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What a day in Springfield! Big thanks to CGLA's Leadership Council and all our partners @CleanSlateIL Let's go!!!
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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
Please join us in demanding that family members be allowed to continue to write their loved ones in prison.
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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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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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
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
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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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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Today's the day! Community teach in at Call and Response Books in Hyde Park @ 7pm
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
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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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
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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Cabrini Green Legal Aid retweeted
🔥 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
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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Team CGLA had a great time at #RaceJudicata! Much love to the Chicago Legal Aid community 🧡
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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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