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LEGAL RESOURCES  – – – – – – – – – – >

  • Eviction Help Illinois is a new program that offers free legal help for Illinois residents facing potential eviction and landlords not represented by a lawyer. I’ve attached program flyers in English and Spanish.
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Look-Up Tool: This tool connects people with local programs that may help with rent and utilities. I’ve attached two graphics that can be used to promote this tool on social media.
  • The Rental Assistance Program – Although the Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP) is closed and not currently accepting new applications, there is more funding coming. Referrals can be made to this site, which will have information on both DHS and IHDA rent programs.

Illinois Free Legal Answers

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid

Illinois Supreme Court: Standardized State Forms:

Approved State Wide Forms: Circuit Court, Appellate Court & Supreme Court

Approved Statewide Forms – Circuit Forms

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