Prairie State Legal Services Inc.

We are so grateful for the teamwork of New Leaf Illinois, a state-funded network of nonprofit organizations clearing cannabis records for people seeking a second chance. This initiative has helped many individuals, like Zach, to vacate and expunge their felony record allowing them to open new doors. Check out our Impact Report for more stories like Zach’s: https://bit.ly/3YT7VnB Illinois Equal Justice Foundation #30DaysOfThanks #JustGratitude #JusticeBeginsWithYou #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope

Thank you to everyone who supported PSLS’ September fundraising events, Strike a Chord and Strides for Justice! We are grateful to all of the attendees, bands, Strides runners, venues and sponsors for supporting equal access to justice through these events. Lake County Bar Association Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. State Graphics Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen The Law Office of Gretchen E. Fisher Strauss & Hoyt LLC #30DaysOfThanks #JustGratitude #JusticeBeginsWithYou #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope

KANKAKEE: Due to scheduled maintenance, PSLS’ Kankakee office will be closed to the public for appointments and walk-ins the afternoon of Monday, Nov. 4 through Tuesday, Nov. 5. The Kankakee office will be open virtually and can be reached by phone. The office building will reopen on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Find the phone number of the local PSLS office that serves your county: pslegal.org/our-offices. #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope

We are so grateful for the Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois (LTF), ltf.org, for providing us with millions of dollars each year to continue to fulfill our mission of providing access to justice for thousands of people in our service area. LTF, their Executive Director Mark Marquardt and their Board of Directors work diligently to support the legal aid system in Illinois each year. #30DaysOfThanks #JustGratitude #JusticeBeginsWithYou #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope

We are so thankful for our veterans and their service! PSLS is a proud member of the Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network, thanks to funding from the Illinois Equal Justice Foundation. Funding from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Legal Services for Veterans Programs has also allowed PSLS to significantly expand our services for veterans throughout Northern and Central Illinois. To learn more about these programs, visit ilaflan.org and va.gov/homeless/lsv.asp. #30DaysOfThanks #JustGratitude #JusticeBeginsWithYou #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope

We are thankful for the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice’s commitment to "promote, facilitate and enhance equal access to justice with an emphasis on access to the Illinois civil courts and administrative agencies for all people, particularly the poor and vulnerable." Past PSLS Board President, Wendy Vaughn, is a member of this commission and we are so proud of her constant commitment to helping vulnerable populations in Illinois. To find out more about the Commission, visit: https://bit.ly/4ftpGiB #30DaysOfThanks #JustGratitude #JusticeBeginsWithYou #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope

This month PSLS will focus on a #JustGratitude campaign! The next 30 days we will shine a light on those who help make our mission possible. PSLS is grateful for its funders, donors and partners who are committed to ensuring equal access to justice and fair treatment under the law. Join us this month in thanking those who believe in this possibility. #30DaysOfThanks #JustGratitude #JusticeBeginsWithYou #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope

Thank you for supporting PSLS, Community Foundation of Central Illinois! #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope

APPLICATIONS OPEN FRIDAY: Need help paying for energy and heating costs this winter? Apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)! LIHEAP funds are limited, so households must apply as early as possible. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gCnqXN #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope

PSLS’ Executive Director, Denise Conklin, recently attended the Legal Services Corporation Midwest Directors Conference hosted by Legal Action of Wisconsin in Green Bay. The conference was an opportunity for PSLS to meet with LSC leadership and collaborate with other LSC funded organizations! Denise and other conference attendees posed for a picture at Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers. #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope