We can investigate claims of housing discrimination; advise & help clients enforce their rights; & teach community groups about the fair housing laws.

Illinois, USA
Joined May 2013
Prairie State Legal Services Fair Housing Project retweeted
If you or someone you know has experienced fair housing issues, contact PSLS at 855-347-7757 to speak with a member of our staff and apply for our services. #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope
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Prairie State Legal Services Fair Housing Project retweeted
Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 - Oct. 15, and recognizes the contributions of Hispanic people and culture. Discrimination based on national origin is prohibited under the federal Fair Housing Act.
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To accommodate the move, the current Woodstock Office will close to the public on Monday, August 3. From August 3-September 4, McHenry County residents can continue to reach PSLS at 815-344-9113. #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope
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Prairie State Legal Services Fair Housing Project retweeted
PSLS’ Woodstock Office is moving and will be renamed the McHenry Office when it opens to the public on Tuesday, September 8. The new McHenry Office at 3929 Mercy Drive, Unit B in McHenry will continue to serve community members who call McHenry County home.
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Prairie State Legal Services Fair Housing Project retweeted
CONGRATULATIONS: Maya Ziv-El, PSLS' Senior Rental Housing Attorney, recently accepted the Northern District of Illinois Federal Court’s Pro Bono and Public Interest Award. She was nominated for her work in federal court for a PSLS client: pslegal.org/job-details/Rock….
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Prairie State Legal Services Fair Housing Project retweeted
Earlier this week, @cityblm issued a proclamation recognizing April as Fair Housing Month. PSLS Supervising Attorney, Erin Duncan, accepted the proclamation from Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady. #FairHousingMonth #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope
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Prairie State Legal Services Fair Housing Project retweeted
The Lake County Board recently issued a proclamation recognizing April as Fair Housing Month. PSLS Supervising Attorney, Gautham Kaveti, and PSLS Senior Rental Housing Attorney, Maya Ziv-El, attended the meeting to accept the proclamation. Thank you, @LakeCountyIL!
Replying to @LakeCountyIL
The County Board also recognized April as Fair Housing Month, reaffirming the County’s commitment to eliminating housing discrimination and promoting equal opportunity for all, 58 years after the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968.
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Prairie State Legal Services Fair Housing Project retweeted
SPRING INTO PRO BONO: Join PSLS on Zoom at our “Fair Housing Discrimination” training on March 19. During the free CLE training, attorneys can learn an overview of fair housing discrimination laws and their application in rental housing cases.
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Prairie State Legal Services Fair Housing Project retweeted
Feb. 1 is National Freedom Day. The day commemorates the signing of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery. PSLS is committed to equal access to justice and fair treatment under the law for all individuals in our communities.
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Prairie State Legal Services Fair Housing Project retweeted
FREE CLE SERIES: Join PSLS at our Spring Into Pro Bono CLE Training Series this March, April & May! Explore topics & register: pslegal.org/Spring-Into-Pro-…. Thanks to our sponsors, Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP & Anonymous. #ProBono #SpringIntoProBono #CLE #LegalEducation #PSLS
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Prairie State Legal Services Fair Housing Project retweeted
Today we honor the victims of the Holocaust and recognize survivors. Discrimination based on race, religion, & more is prohibited under the Fair Housing Act. If you need help w/fair housing, call PSLS at 855-347-7757 #HolocaustRemembranceDay #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope
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Prairie State Legal Services Fair Housing Project retweeted
Jan 13 is Korean American Day, honoring the 1st Korean immigrants who arrived in the U.S. in 1903. If you or someone you know face is housing discrimination based on national origin, contact PSLS at 855-347-7757 for assistance. #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope
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Prairie State Legal Services Fair Housing Project retweeted
Disability is a protected class under state and federal fair housing laws. If you or someone you know has experienced fair housing issues, contact PSLS at 855-347-7757 to speak with a member of our staff and apply for our services. #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope
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Prairie State Legal Services Fair Housing Project retweeted
PSLS continues its mission to provide equal access to justice and fair treatment under the law for all. In our work, PSLS regularly serves individuals with disabilities with their civil legal issues. PSLS is honored to provide them with free high-quality legal services.
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Prairie State Legal Services Fair Housing Project retweeted
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The day acknowledges our community members living with disabilities and raises awareness for their struggles and differences.
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Prairie State Legal Services Fair Housing Project retweeted
Today is Int'l Men’s Day! Last year, PSLS assisted IL men with over 4,000 civil legal issues. Gender is a protected class under state and federal fair housing laws. If you’ve faced fair housing discrimination, contact PSLS at 855-347-7757. #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope
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Prairie State Legal Services Fair Housing Project retweeted
Beginning Monday, Nov. 17, join PSLS on the third Monday of each month at the Kankakee Public Library. On Nov. 17, the community can learn about the rights & responsibilities of tenants & landlords. Registration is required: bit.ly/3JWp4I7 #PSLS
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Prairie State Legal Services Fair Housing Project retweeted
If you or someone you know has experienced fair housing issues, contact PSLS at 855-347-7757 to speak with a member of our staff and apply for our services. #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope
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Prairie State Legal Services Fair Housing Project retweeted
Discrimination based on national origin is prohibited under the federal Fair Housing Act.
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Prairie State Legal Services Fair Housing Project retweeted
November is Native American Heritage Month, which recognizes the contributions of Native American people and culture. Last year, PSLS provided high-quality legal services to nearly 70 PSLS clients in Illinois who self-identified as Native American or Alaskan Native.
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