Cabrini Green Legal Aid
@cabrinigreenlegal.bsky.social
CGLA exists to remove barriers to equity for communities negatively impacted by the criminal system in Chicago
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Root Down to Rise Up is CGLA’s End of Year Campaign, with a goal of raising $150,000!
📢 Every donation received by December 22 will be doubled, up to a total of $150,000!
Click here to donate now: give.cgla.net/give/737035/...
📢 Every donation received by December 22 will be doubled, up to a total of $150,000!
Click here to donate now: give.cgla.net/give/737035/...
Whether you engage with us as a supporter, partner, volunteer, advocate, or client who has trusted us with your story, your connection to this work matters.
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a hopeful new year ahead!
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a hopeful new year ahead!
December 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Whether you engage with us as a supporter, partner, volunteer, advocate, or client who has trusted us with your story, your connection to this work matters.
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a hopeful new year ahead!
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a hopeful new year ahead!
Remembering Arkee Chaney: Artist & Powerful Storyteller
Check out our post on instagram as we celebrate and reflect on Arkee’s life 🖌️ www.instagram.com/p/DSnKMG2jv-...
Check out our post on instagram as we celebrate and reflect on Arkee’s life 🖌️ www.instagram.com/p/DSnKMG2jv-...
December 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Remembering Arkee Chaney: Artist & Powerful Storyteller
Check out our post on instagram as we celebrate and reflect on Arkee’s life 🖌️ www.instagram.com/p/DSnKMG2jv-...
Check out our post on instagram as we celebrate and reflect on Arkee’s life 🖌️ www.instagram.com/p/DSnKMG2jv-...
This training is for youth, parents, and community members who want to understand their rights and the expungement process in Illinois.
Help us spread knowledge! Share this post in your story and send the flyer to someone who needs it.
Help us spread knowledge! Share this post in your story and send the flyer to someone who needs it.
December 6, 2025 at 11:42 PM
This training is for youth, parents, and community members who want to understand their rights and the expungement process in Illinois.
Help us spread knowledge! Share this post in your story and send the flyer to someone who needs it.
Help us spread knowledge! Share this post in your story and send the flyer to someone who needs it.
And we’re not done yet.
All donations through December 22 will be matched!
If you’d like to help us continue building a future where restoration and opportunity are possible, visit our #RootDownToRiseUp campaign page here: give.cgla.net/campaign/cgl...
All donations through December 22 will be matched!
If you’d like to help us continue building a future where restoration and opportunity are possible, visit our #RootDownToRiseUp campaign page here: give.cgla.net/campaign/cgl...
December 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
And we’re not done yet.
All donations through December 22 will be matched!
If you’d like to help us continue building a future where restoration and opportunity are possible, visit our #RootDownToRiseUp campaign page here: give.cgla.net/campaign/cgl...
All donations through December 22 will be matched!
If you’d like to help us continue building a future where restoration and opportunity are possible, visit our #RootDownToRiseUp campaign page here: give.cgla.net/campaign/cgl...
📌 REMINDER!
Join us for an informative training on your rights during encounters with ICE or local police. We’ll cover what you are—and are not—required to share, how to safely assert your rights, and the steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.
Join us for an informative training on your rights during encounters with ICE or local police. We’ll cover what you are—and are not—required to share, how to safely assert your rights, and the steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.
December 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
📌 REMINDER!
Join us for an informative training on your rights during encounters with ICE or local police. We’ll cover what you are—and are not—required to share, how to safely assert your rights, and the steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.
Join us for an informative training on your rights during encounters with ICE or local police. We’ll cover what you are—and are not—required to share, how to safely assert your rights, and the steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.
This #GivingTuesday, we’re counting on you. Every gift will be matched!
Donate now to support our #RootDownToRiseUp Campaign: donate now: give.cgla.net/give/737035/...
Donate now to support our #RootDownToRiseUp Campaign: donate now: give.cgla.net/give/737035/...
December 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
This #GivingTuesday, we’re counting on you. Every gift will be matched!
Donate now to support our #RootDownToRiseUp Campaign: donate now: give.cgla.net/give/737035/...
Donate now to support our #RootDownToRiseUp Campaign: donate now: give.cgla.net/give/737035/...
We’re grateful for our clients whose resilience fuels our mission; our dedicated leaders, staff, attorneys, interns, and boards. Thank you to our donors and community for believing in this work.
As we give thanks, we invite you to support our EOY Campaign today: give.cgla.net/give/737035/...
As we give thanks, we invite you to support our EOY Campaign today: give.cgla.net/give/737035/...
November 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
We’re grateful for our clients whose resilience fuels our mission; our dedicated leaders, staff, attorneys, interns, and boards. Thank you to our donors and community for believing in this work.
As we give thanks, we invite you to support our EOY Campaign today: give.cgla.net/give/737035/...
As we give thanks, we invite you to support our EOY Campaign today: give.cgla.net/give/737035/...
Root Down to Rise Up is CGLA’s End of Year Campaign, with a goal of raising $150,000!
📢 Every donation received by December 22 will be doubled, up to a total of $150,000!
Click here to donate now: give.cgla.net/give/737035/...
📢 Every donation received by December 22 will be doubled, up to a total of $150,000!
Click here to donate now: give.cgla.net/give/737035/...
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Root Down to Rise Up is CGLA’s End of Year Campaign, with a goal of raising $150,000!
📢 Every donation received by December 22 will be doubled, up to a total of $150,000!
Click here to donate now: give.cgla.net/give/737035/...
📢 Every donation received by December 22 will be doubled, up to a total of $150,000!
Click here to donate now: give.cgla.net/give/737035/...
However, there are some alternative filing options. Learn more here: www.cgla.net/get-legal-help
Important notice, right? Please share this post!
Questions for us? Send us a DM!
Important notice, right? Please share this post!
Questions for us? Send us a DM!
November 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
However, there are some alternative filing options. Learn more here: www.cgla.net/get-legal-help
Important notice, right? Please share this post!
Questions for us? Send us a DM!
Important notice, right? Please share this post!
Questions for us? Send us a DM!
We’re honored to be featured in The TRiiBE! Read the article here: thetriibe.com/2025/11/cabr...
Want to stand with us? Support our mission: www.cgla.net/donate?fbcli...
Want to stand with us? Support our mission: www.cgla.net/donate?fbcli...
November 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
We’re honored to be featured in The TRiiBE! Read the article here: thetriibe.com/2025/11/cabr...
Want to stand with us? Support our mission: www.cgla.net/donate?fbcli...
Want to stand with us? Support our mission: www.cgla.net/donate?fbcli...
Need help identifying the accuracy of your RAP sheet? Do you know what to do if the information is incorrect? Not sure where to go to even obtain these documents?? Perfect timing! Check out the flyer below to join us. Share the flyer with someone who needs it!
November 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Need help identifying the accuracy of your RAP sheet? Do you know what to do if the information is incorrect? Not sure where to go to even obtain these documents?? Perfect timing! Check out the flyer below to join us. Share the flyer with someone who needs it!
We're so glad to see others shining a light on Malcolm Evans and his incredible story!
Malcolm, Director of Farming at @urbangrowerscollective, recently received the Charles V. Hogren Courage & Character Award from Cabrini Green Legal Aid (CGLA).
citizennewspapergroup.com/news/2025/no...
Malcolm, Director of Farming at @urbangrowerscollective, recently received the Charles V. Hogren Courage & Character Award from Cabrini Green Legal Aid (CGLA).
citizennewspapergroup.com/news/2025/no...
November 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
We're so glad to see others shining a light on Malcolm Evans and his incredible story!
Malcolm, Director of Farming at @urbangrowerscollective, recently received the Charles V. Hogren Courage & Character Award from Cabrini Green Legal Aid (CGLA).
citizennewspapergroup.com/news/2025/no...
Malcolm, Director of Farming at @urbangrowerscollective, recently received the Charles V. Hogren Courage & Character Award from Cabrini Green Legal Aid (CGLA).
citizennewspapergroup.com/news/2025/no...
Howard & Evanston Community, we hope to see you this Thursday!
Come out to learn about the criminal records services we provide. We’re here to answer any questions you have and guide you on your journey to fair chances.
Come out to learn about the criminal records services we provide. We’re here to answer any questions you have and guide you on your journey to fair chances.
November 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Howard & Evanston Community, we hope to see you this Thursday!
Come out to learn about the criminal records services we provide. We’re here to answer any questions you have and guide you on your journey to fair chances.
Come out to learn about the criminal records services we provide. We’re here to answer any questions you have and guide you on your journey to fair chances.
This FRIDAY! Free and open to the public!
November 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
This FRIDAY! Free and open to the public!
#HB1836, #CleanSlateIL WAS PASSED!!!!!
Together, we ended permanent punishment and opened the door to second chances. TOGETHER, WE MADE HISTORY!!
Together, we ended permanent punishment and opened the door to second chances. TOGETHER, WE MADE HISTORY!!
October 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
#HB1836, #CleanSlateIL WAS PASSED!!!!!
Together, we ended permanent punishment and opened the door to second chances. TOGETHER, WE MADE HISTORY!!
Together, we ended permanent punishment and opened the door to second chances. TOGETHER, WE MADE HISTORY!!
Clean Slate needs your support!
#CleanSlateIL
#CleanSlateIL
Want something positive to do tonight? We need 1k witness slips in support of #CleanSlateIL by 9am tomorrow! Follow the link at www.ilga.gov/Senate/heari...
October 29, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Clean Slate needs your support!
#CleanSlateIL
#CleanSlateIL
Ending money bond in Illinois supports families, public safety, and racial justice. CGLA fought for this legislation alongside many partners across Illinois. Now that it is under attack, please join us in calling on the Illinois Governor and Legislature to defend the Pretrial Fairness Act.
Trump wants to bring back money bail. Why did Illinois end it?
August 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Ending money bond in Illinois supports families, public safety, and racial justice. CGLA fought for this legislation alongside many partners across Illinois. Now that it is under attack, please join us in calling on the Illinois Governor and Legislature to defend the Pretrial Fairness Act.
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Wanna do meaningful work with great people?
@cabrinigreenlegal.bsky.social is hiring a Campaigns Organizer and Communications Manager. Check out www.cgla.net/careers
@cabrinigreenlegal.bsky.social is hiring a Campaigns Organizer and Communications Manager. Check out www.cgla.net/careers
August 20, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Wanna do meaningful work with great people?
@cabrinigreenlegal.bsky.social is hiring a Campaigns Organizer and Communications Manager. Check out www.cgla.net/careers
@cabrinigreenlegal.bsky.social is hiring a Campaigns Organizer and Communications Manager. Check out www.cgla.net/careers
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Yesterday, @govpritzker.illinois.gov signed the FAIR Act into law!
This historic legislation creates a Statewide Public Defender Office, marking the first major overhaul of the state’s trial-level public defense system since 1949.
endmoneybond.org/2025/08/16/g...
This historic legislation creates a Statewide Public Defender Office, marking the first major overhaul of the state’s trial-level public defense system since 1949.
endmoneybond.org/2025/08/16/g...
Governor Pritzker Signs the FAIR Act into Law! - Coalition to End Money Bond
Yeseterday, Governor JB Pritzker signed the FAIR (Funded Advocacy & Independent Representation) Act into law. Advocates and public defenders across Illinois are celebrating this meaningful and long ov...
endmoneybond.org
August 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Yesterday, @govpritzker.illinois.gov signed the FAIR Act into law!
This historic legislation creates a Statewide Public Defender Office, marking the first major overhaul of the state’s trial-level public defense system since 1949.
endmoneybond.org/2025/08/16/g...
This historic legislation creates a Statewide Public Defender Office, marking the first major overhaul of the state’s trial-level public defense system since 1949.
endmoneybond.org/2025/08/16/g...
Justice-impacted Illinoisans face lifelong barriers to housing, employment & education. CGLA’s Cynthia Cornelius has dedicated herself to changing that. Check out her story in the Chicago Reporter!
www.chicagoreporter.com/the-chicago-...
www.chicagoreporter.com/the-chicago-...
The Chicago legal aid attorney helping clients move forward - The Chicago Reporter
Justice-impacted Illinoisans face life-long barriers to employment, housing and education. “A different kind of lawyer” offers hope. At 54, Cynthia Cornelius had a packed resume. She’d worked in banki...
www.chicagoreporter.com
August 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Justice-impacted Illinoisans face lifelong barriers to housing, employment & education. CGLA’s Cynthia Cornelius has dedicated herself to changing that. Check out her story in the Chicago Reporter!
www.chicagoreporter.com/the-chicago-...
www.chicagoreporter.com/the-chicago-...
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Help us improve outcomes for justice-impacted individuals! The Restoring Rights and Opportunities Coalition of IL wants to learn about the resources people receive exiting prison. If you were incarcerated in IDOC, please complete our survey: bit.ly/GateMoneySurvey @cabrinigreenlegal.bsky.social
August 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Help us improve outcomes for justice-impacted individuals! The Restoring Rights and Opportunities Coalition of IL wants to learn about the resources people receive exiting prison. If you were incarcerated in IDOC, please complete our survey: bit.ly/GateMoneySurvey @cabrinigreenlegal.bsky.social
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In which Cook County State's Attorney defends her decision to allow CPD to file felony gun charges in a few (85% Black) neighborhoods w/o review by attys in her office.
Because it's faster + easier for police and prosecutors to just let the cops make legal decisions.
news.wttw.com/2025/07/24/t...
Because it's faster + easier for police and prosecutors to just let the cops make legal decisions.
news.wttw.com/2025/07/24/t...
Top Prosecutor Calls Program Allowing CPD Officers to Directly File Felony Gun Charges ‘Overwhelming Success.’ Critics Renew Objections
Seventy-nine of the 92 cases brought as part of the pilot program have resulted in an indictment by a grand jury or a finding of probable cause by a judge, allowing a trial to proceed, according to da...
news.wttw.com
July 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
In which Cook County State's Attorney defends her decision to allow CPD to file felony gun charges in a few (85% Black) neighborhoods w/o review by attys in her office.
Because it's faster + easier for police and prosecutors to just let the cops make legal decisions.
news.wttw.com/2025/07/24/t...
Because it's faster + easier for police and prosecutors to just let the cops make legal decisions.
news.wttw.com/2025/07/24/t...
We’re thrilled to share that CGLA’s very own Cynthia Cornelius will be honored this Friday by the Chicago Bar Foundation with this year’s Thomas H. Morsch Public Service Award—the premier recognition for long-time legal aid and public interest attorneys in our community! 🎉
July 23, 2025 at 1:58 PM
We’re thrilled to share that CGLA’s very own Cynthia Cornelius will be honored this Friday by the Chicago Bar Foundation with this year’s Thomas H. Morsch Public Service Award—the premier recognition for long-time legal aid and public interest attorneys in our community! 🎉
Join us for the Day of Play and Legal Book Drive with Prison + Neighborhood Arts/Ed Project and other great orgs on July 26th!
Logan prison currently has just a handful of books in their law library. Help us raise funds to purchase more.
RSVP and/or donate givebutter.com/PNAPDayOfPlay
Logan prison currently has just a handful of books in their law library. Help us raise funds to purchase more.
RSVP and/or donate givebutter.com/PNAPDayOfPlay
July 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Join us for the Day of Play and Legal Book Drive with Prison + Neighborhood Arts/Ed Project and other great orgs on July 26th!
Logan prison currently has just a handful of books in their law library. Help us raise funds to purchase more.
RSVP and/or donate givebutter.com/PNAPDayOfPlay
Logan prison currently has just a handful of books in their law library. Help us raise funds to purchase more.
RSVP and/or donate givebutter.com/PNAPDayOfPlay
Look for us today at Pride South Side!
DuSable Black History Museum
7/5/25
1:00-8:00pm
DuSable Black History Museum
7/5/25
1:00-8:00pm
July 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Look for us today at Pride South Side!
DuSable Black History Museum
7/5/25
1:00-8:00pm
DuSable Black History Museum
7/5/25
1:00-8:00pm