Press Room

For media inquiries, contact Dawn Raftery at dawnraftery@povertylaw.org. See our most recent press releases below.

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In Illinois, the new year comes with new worker protections

Workers in Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois will benefit from some significant wins in 2024. The wins are especially important for workers with low income, who are disproportionately women and people of color and the least likely to have paid time off of any kind.

Illinois Makes Gains Toward Racial and Economic Justice in 2023

Proposed Chicago ordinance will support working families by expanding paid leave

Everyone should have basic workplace protections so that they can sustain themselves financially, be healthy, and be able to take care of their family.

Q&A with Housing Advocate Joerika Stitt

Get to know Joerika Stitt, our new staff attorney on the housing team.

We Are the Ones We’ve Been Waiting For

We all have an obligation to stand up for what's right.

State Agency Has the Burden of Proving That SNAP Recipient Was Overpaid Benefits

Collection of debt based on unproven overpayments deprives needy people of critical support.

Reimagining Justice: Our 2023 Illinois Legislative Agenda

The fight for racial and economic justice takes commitment from everyone—no one can stand on the sidelines anymore.

Shriver Center Trains Advocates and Community Members on New Public Charge Rule

Immigrant families should get the care and aid they need.