by Lura Green | Jun 5, 2020 | News
Dear Friends of Land of Lincoln Legal Aid: This sign has been in my front yard for the past three years. But the premise, “Black Lives Matter,” has been a central tenet of Land of Lincoln’s work since its inception 48 years ago. In 1975, Land of...
by Lura Green | Apr 6, 2020 | COVID-19, News
Last week, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid attorney Dowin Coffy won a major victory on behalf Ricky and Carla Phelan and their family. This achievement has impact well beyond the Phelans. It ensures that Springfield citizens will not be evicted while Governor Pritzker’s...
by Lura Green | Mar 31, 2020 | News
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, a legal aid provider in central and southern Illinois, is pleased to announce that Melinda Hubele has been selected to be its new Managing Attorney of the Northern Regional Office in Springfield, Illinois as of March 31, 2020. “Melinda has...
by Lura Green | Mar 18, 2020 | COVID-19, News
In keeping with health officials’ recommendations regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid offices will be closed for all in-person meetings until further notice. Our staff are available by phone but it may take some extra time to return calls. Thank...
