Over our 50-year history, the Shriver Center has secured hundreds of law and policy victories with and for people living in poverty in Illinois. Building on these wins and our comprehensive view of poverty, we connect and train lawyers, community leaders, and activists nationwide to advance opportunity — for all, not just some.
Get Care Illinois website provides information on new program in five languages.
The Shriver Center on Poverty Law champions these policies in this 2021 legislative session.
Abolishing money bond will allow thousands of people to stay in their communities while awaiting trial.
Historic criminal justice legislation moves to governor's desk, other economic measures advance racial justice
Despite the challenges ahead, change is possible.
Recommendations to the Illinois Department of Public Health
Starving people does not help them find jobs, especially during a pandemic.
Shriver Center Lawsuit Brings Policy Change to Ensure Food Access for Everyone.
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