North Suburban Legal Aid

09/14/2026

Access to legal services can be life changing for immigrant families navigating housing instability, safety concerns, and immigration challenges and sometimes all at once.

Immigration issues can affect a family's ability to maintain stable housing and employment. Survivors of domestic violence may face additional barriers connected to their immigration status. Increased enforcement activity has also led to more individuals in detention seeking legal support.

NSLAC is one of the only organizations in northern Cook County and Lake County, IL providing free immigration legal services regardless of immigration status, helping ensure vulnerable community members are not left without representation or support when they need it most.

09/14/2026

Join us for "Supporting Each Other: A Virtual Immigration Panel" on September 17th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic is proud to join local leaders to share updates, explain legal rights, and talk about support resources for immigrant families. NSLAC Director of Immigration Law Practice Lia Kim Yi will be representing our team alongside featured panelists Fred Tsao, David McDowell, and Roger Moreano.

This educational and nonpartisan event is hosted by League of Women Voters of Grayslake, Round Lakes, and Waukegan and facilitated by Mano a Mano Family Resource Center. Featured panel organizations include Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, Indivisible NE Lake County, and Center for Immigrant Progress. Multi lingual captions will be available for all attendees.

Join us at bit.ly/LWVGRWPanel

09/11/2026

North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic wishes a sweet, happy, peaceful and healthy new year to all who are celebrating Rosh Hashanah.

09/11/2026

Know Your Rights with NSLAC. Everyone deserves access to trusted legal information and support. NSLAC offers Know Your Rights resources to help individuals navigate immigration challenges. Flyers are available in English, Spanish, Dari, Russian, Ukrainian, Pashto, and more to serve our diverse community. Visit www.NSLegalAid.org or scan the QR code to access up-to-date information—we’re adding new resources daily!

09/10/2026

**Meet Kaitlyn Quigley, NSLAC’s new Pro Bono Coordinator**

Kaitlyn brings more than a decade of legal experience to the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic, with a background in providing legal services, supervising attorneys and volunteers, and expanding access to justice through pro bono clinics and community education.

After several years in legal education and career development, Kaitlyn is excited to return to legal aid and create meaningful opportunities for attorneys to contribute their time and expertise to NSLAC’s mission.

Kaitlyn earned her J.D., cm laude, from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and her B.A. in Political Science and Spanish, summa cm laude, from Loyola University Maryland.

Outside of work, she enjoys Irish dancing, baking and riding bikes with her 7-year-old kiddo.

Welcome to NSLAC, Kaitlyn!

09/10/2026

Have questions about the recent USCIS announcement regarding adjustment of status and green card applications?

You're not alone. We know many immigrants and their families are concerned about what these changes could mean for them.

Our Immigration Law Practice Team has created easy-to-understand resources in English and Spanish that explain what has changed, what has not changed, and why it is important not to make immigration decisions based solely on headlines or social media.

Read more in our Legal Library and review the flyers below for more information.

English: https://bit.ly/4o1rMf4

Español: https://bit.ly/4uNxjss

09/09/2026

Immigrant families deserve peace of mind. NSLAC’s latest blog in our Legal Library breaks down how to create a safety plan. We cover everything from legal documents to guardianship and medical care. Start planning now https://bit.ly/4kOPmIN

Free, accessible, confidential legal help is available for qualifying residents in north suburban Cook & Lake Counties. 837 737 4042.

09/08/2026

For many families, pets are more than animals. They are beloved members of the family.

What happens to your pets if you suddenly can’t return home? An unexpected hospitalization, detention, natural disaster, or other emergency can leave pets without the care they need.

Having a 'pet emergency plan' can help make sure your pets are safe and cared for, even when you can’t be there. This is especially important for immigrant families and others facing uncertain circumstances.

NSLAC's Legal Library has information about protecting your pets during your absence, including what to consider when making a plan for pet care during an emergency. The guide is available in English and Spanish.

This guide was created through a collaboration between North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic and Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter.

Learn more and make a plan for your pets today.

English:
https://nslegalaid.org/articles/emergency-pet-planning-a-guide-for-pet-owners/

Spanish:
https://nslegalaid.org/articles/plan-de-emergencia-para-mascotas-como-proteger-a-su-mascota/

09/08/2026

Financial abuse can leave survivors carrying debt they never chose. A new Illinois law offers a path forward. The law creates an affirmative defense for survivors who were forced or coerced into debt by an abuser, helping protect them from being held responsible for that debt. It takes effect January 1.

Thanks to ABC 7 Chicago for the coverage https://abc7chicago.com/videoClip/19787372/

For survivors, leaving abuse should not mean facing years of financial hardship alone. Legal protections can make a real difference.

A new bipartisan Illinois law will help domestic violence survivors with financial hardships and abuse in the form of financial coercive control.

09/08/2026

NSLAC provides free virtual monthly immigration clinics in partnership with Niles Township on the first Wednesday of each month, 9 AM - 1 PM. Appointments are required. Call 847-673-9300 or email [email protected]