Upcoming Events

Free Record Expungement & Sealing Workship

Monday August 10, 2026
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location
Freedom Defense Center of Austin
5500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
Description

Join us with partners, CARPLS and New Leaf for help taking steps to clear your record. Our legal team will guide you through the expungement and sealing process, including checking eligibility for record clearing, assistance with completing necessary forms, step-by-step guidance on the legal process, and access to additional legal resources. RSVP by remailing fdca@cookcountyil.gov or calling 312-738-7399.

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Support Group for Women

Monday August 10, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location
Freedom Defense Center of Austin
5500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
Description

Join this safe and supportive space for women, including mothers and grandmothers of incarcerated loved ones. Come together to share experiences, gain strength, and find healing in community. RSVP here or by calling Eva Johnson, LCSW at 312-738-7378.

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Support Group for Men

Tuesday August 11, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location
Freedom Defense Center of Austin
5500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
Description

Join our support group for men to talk openly without fear of judgement. Learn form all perspectives and build meaningful connections. In this group you receive and offer support. RSVP here or by calling Eva Johnson, LCSW at 312-738-7378.

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Support Group for Women

Thursday August 13, 2026
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
Description

Join this safe and supportive space for women, including mothers and grandmothers of incarcerated loved ones. Come together to share experiences, gain strength, and find healing in community. RSVP here or by calling Eva Johnson, LCSW at 312-738-7378.

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Support Group for Women

Monday August 17, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location
Freedom Defense Center of Austin
5500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
Description

Join this safe and supportive space for women, including mothers and grandmothers of incarcerated loved ones. Come together to share experiences, gain strength, and find healing in community. RSVP here or by calling Eva Johnson, LCSW at 312-738-7378.

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Navigating the Cook County Justice System

Tuesday August 18, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Do you or a client have a case in the Cook County court system? Join us Tuesday, August 18, at the Rolling Meadows Library for our next Navigating the Cook County Justice System event. Representatives from county agencies and community organizations will share helpful information and answer questions about available resources. Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/yjZwyytVUC

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Support Group for Men

Tuesday August 18, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location
Freedom Defense Center of Austin
5500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
Description

Join our support group for men to talk openly without fear of judgement. Learn form all perspectives and build meaningful connections. In this group you receive and offer support. RSVP here or by calling Eva Johnson, LCSW at 312-738-7378.

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Attorney Office Hours

Wednesday August 19, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
Description
Have a question about a civil legal issue? Attorneys from The Village and Legal Community Project will be available to provide brief advice and counsel, limited representation, and full representation on the following civil legal issues: child support, sealing and expungement, Power of Attorney, parenting time, debt collection, landlord and tenant rights, and driver's license reinstatement. Walk-ins are welcome! This is a recurring event, held the first and third Wednesday of each month.
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Support Group for Women

Thursday August 20, 2026
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
Description

Join this safe and supportive space for women, including mothers and grandmothers of incarcerated loved ones. Come together to share experiences, gain strength, and find healing in community. RSVP here or by calling Eva Johnson, LCSW at 312-738-7378.

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