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14/10/2026

Survivors of sexual assault in Illinois have more than one way to get protection. 💜

You can work with the State's Attorney to press criminal charges, and the court may order the person who hurt you to stay away.

You can also ask for a Civil No Contact Order on your own, even if there's no criminal case.

Learn about both options:

Learn more about what sexual assault is and the legal protections for survivors of sexual assault.

14/10/2026

1 in 5 people in Illinois has debt in collection. If you’re one of them, you likely have more options than you think. 💡

Debt Help Illinois walks you through it. Answer a few questions to see your choices, weigh the pros and cons of each path, look for possible defenses, and connect with real help when you need it.

It’s private, and there’s no catch.

Find your path forward at debthelpillinois.org

13/10/2026

Looking for work that makes a real difference? Come join our team! 🙌

We’re hiring two Legal Content Managers to help people across Illinois find legal information they can understand and use.

✔️ Volunteer Programs: https://illinoislegalaid.bamboohr.com/careers/34
✔️ Content Intern and Fellow Program: https://illinoislegalaid.bamboohr.com/careers/35

It’s a remote team, so you can apply from wherever you do your best work. Tag a friend who’d be perfect for it!

13/10/2026

Need a repair, or has your landlord tried to enter your unit? Know your rights. 🏠 Landlords must fix problems within 14 days, and they can't force you out for asking.

If they don't fix it, you may be able to hire your own repair and deduct the cost from rent. Learn more:

Learn about tenants' rental repair rights, including the right to repair and deduct, and when landlords can enter units for repairs.

13/10/2026

12/10/2026

Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day 🌅

Illinois sits on the homelands of many Native nations, and Indigenous communities keep shaping our state today.

We honor their history, their resilience, and their leadership.

12/10/2026

You shouldn't have to choose between your job and your safety. 💼

If you've survived domestic violence, sexual violence, or another violent crime, or lost a family member to one, you may be able to take time off work to deal with it.

Our free Easy Form helps you write a letter to your employer asking for that time. It only takes 5 to 10 minutes. Start here:

This Easy Form helps you make a letter asking for time off work to deal with problems caused by violence. The letter can also help you ask for time off work if a family or household member has been killed in a crime.

11/10/2026

"We just want to talk." Even when police say this, you don't have to answer their questions. 🗣️

In Illinois, you have the right to stay silent and the right to a lawyer, and you get up to 3 free phone calls within 3 hours of being held.

Know your rights before you need them:

Find answers to common questions about police investigations and arrests, including your rights and how to protect them.

10/10/2026

In Illinois courts, a divorce is officially called a "dissolution of marriage," and the steps depend on whether children are involved. 📄

If you and your spouse don't have kids together under 18, you may even qualify for a faster, simpler option called a joint simplified divorce.

Find out which process fits you:

Learn more about getting a divorce without children, including special issues and legal processeses.

09/10/2026

POV: the review team is so good you run out of articles 📚✨

We spent the day in Swansea with Land of Lincoln Legal Aid reviewing our public benefits content.

Thank you for the sharp eyes, great conversation, and for making sure Illinois residents get legal information they can count on!