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Eviction Help Illinois is a state-funded network of 16 non-profit organizations providing free legal aid, mediation services, and connections to other resources in response to the eviction crisis. Mediation is an opportunity for landlords and tenants to resolve issues with the help of a knowledgeable and neutral person. These services are funded via a partnership between the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois Equal Justice Foundation.

For individuals representing themselves in a civil legal case, volunteer attorneys are available for one-time, 30 minute online consultations to answer questions, explain legal procedures, and provide general direction on the case. Volunteers are only available to provide brief and one-time advice and information. They are not able to provide representation in court for the legal matter. The help desk is not able to assist with matters involving domestic violence, or on emergency petitions or orders.

Prairie State Legal Services offers free legal services for low income persons and those over 60 who have serious civil legal problems and need legal help to solve them. -------------------------- The Victims Legal Advice line may be able to address the following areas for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault: -Questions related to housing safety, the Safe Homes Act, breaking a lease -Questions concerning emergency protective orders -Advice for victims who fled to Illinois with their children from another state. -Questions about visitation rights for abusers. -Questions about victims’ rights within the criminal court process -Questions about special protections for victims abused by fellow students. -Advice concerning legal options for victims of sexual assault or stalking