We are saddened to share the news that Bruce N. Cook passed away in early January. Bruce was one of the earliest and most dedicated supporters of Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, leaving an indelible mark on our organization and the community we serve. In 1994, amid the...

In May 2001, I began my journey at Land of Lincoln's Mount Vernon office as a law clerk. On my first day, I was seated at a desk facing a large map of Illinois, with a telephone and an antiquated laptop—all adorned with Winnie the Pooh stickers. My initial reaction...