Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project (FLAP) relies on a network of more than 225 organizations and qualified attorneys to handle legal cases in Illinois. This network of attorneys and organizations allows FLAP to provide low-income workers who have suffered damages without receiving any compensation with reliable legal assistance. FLAP gives information to low-income workers and makes referrals to other organizations and skilled litigation attorneys with extensive experience in areas including but not limited to: employment, personal injury, consumer, nursing home abuse and neglect, medical malpractice, education, housing, wrongful death, birth injury, product liability, car, trucking, bus, and aviation accidents, premises liability, Federal Torts Claims Act, Assisted Living Negligence, home health care abuse and neglect, DUI, Social Security Disability, family law, Immigration, Breach of Contracts, medical malpractice and workers compensation among others.

The Housing Law Practice at North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic (NSLAC) works with clients to help them regain stability in their lives in the face of housing insecurity. We know that a lack of secure housing can pose a severe threat to the well-being of renters and their families.

Legal Advocacy assistance in finding an attorney, explanation of legal options when not able to retain an attorney, issues, custody, divorce, protection orders, landlord tenant, drivers license/court fines, small claims, etc.

The Illinois Department of Insurance accepts consumer complaints relating to insurance via their online portal.

Administration of various business/merchant/commercial permits and licenses, including food vending applications, liquor licenses, news rack permits, raffle permits, taxi licenses, transient/merchant/itinerant vendor permits, and others.

Evanston Public Library partners with Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO) as a Legal Self-Help Center. Now, patrons can make a free, online appointment with a legal self-help navigator. The trained ILAO Navigator will help residents:Search online for answers to legal questionsRefer to free and low-cost legal providersShow how to find and prepare court forms

Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project (FLAP) relies on a network of more than 225 organizations and qualified attorneys to handle legal cases in Illinois. This network of attorneys and organizations allows FLAP to provide low-income workers who have suffered damages without receiving any compensation with reliable legal assistance. FLAP gives information to low-income workers and makes referrals to other organizations and skilled litigation attorneys with extensive experience in areas including but not limited to: employment, personal injury, consumer, nursing home abuse and neglect, medical malpractice, education, housing, wrongful death, birth injury, product liability, car, trucking, bus, and aviation accidents, premises liability, Federal Torts Claims Act, Assisted Living Negligence, home health care abuse and neglect, DUI, Social Security Disability, family law, Immigration, Breach of Contracts, medical malpractice and workers compensation among others.

Referral service for claimants refers callers to private attorneys in their area who handle Social Security disability claims.

Provides referral for legal assistance (except criminal and traffic) to seniors.

Makes referrals to a private attorney.

Refers individuals to lawyers.

Provides legal assistance to individuals with legal issues such as federal criminal defense, basic estate planning, limited immigration advocacy, community empowerment, as well as civil and employment litigation.

Offers an online Find a Lawyer program, Living Will forms, and the Handbook for Older Iowans, which covers health care decisions, wills, power of attorney, and landlord tenant rights. The handbook is available at no cost through the bar association, or at www.iowabar.org.

Works to advance marketplace trust. Conducts thorough background checks on businesses before they are given the seal of Accreditation. Assists consumers with problems or concerns regarding products and services.

Business profiles on businesses and charitable organizations.

General consumer education and resolution of customer complaints.

The Office of the City Clerk is responsible for the issuance of official City of Chicago business licenses. However, the Office of the City Clerk does not have any additional role in the licensing process, such as application review or the acceptance of payment. Our Office can print and issue hard copies of licenses already approved by the City's Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection.

The Office of the City Clerk is responsible for the issuance of official City of Chicago business licenses. However, the Office of the City Clerk does not have any additional role in the licensing process, such as application review or the acceptance of payment. Our Office can print and issue hard copies of licenses already approved by the City's Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection.

Promotes good consumer and business relationships, provides information on business and charity records, includes advertising review, dispute resolution and employee training. Also, provides consumer tips and consumer alert messages.

Mediates consumer complaints and provides information and reports on businesses to the public.

Refers persons to private practicing attorneys in their area for the type of legal problem they have. Attorneys are not legal aid, low income, or pro bono. The free referral entitles the caller to a 30-minute consultation either on the phone or in the attorney's office for a fee of no more than $25, with no obligation. After the consultation, the attorney will charge the client regular fees - it is up to the client to discuss fees with the attorney.

Provides consumer and business information and assistance. Provides reviews of businesses and charities, and accepts consumer complaints.

Assists with complaints against healthcare facilities that have broken compliance with quality standards. Offers license, inspection, or certification for compliance with state and federal regulations.

The BBB is a private, non-profit organization that provides services and programs to assist consumers and businesses. The focus of a Bureau's activities is on marketplace concerns, such as honest advertising and selling practices. Most BBB services are provided without charge to the public, including: 1) Provides information about a company, particularly whether or not there are unanswered or unsettled complaints, or other problems. 2) Provides information about charities and other organizations that are seeking donations. 3) Helps resolve a buyer/seller complaint against a company, including mediation and arbitration services in many instances. 4) Disseminates accurate consumer information so wise buying decisions can be made.