We believe all people of central and southern Illinois should have access to justice, income security, adequate housing, qual ... ity education, healthcare, safety from violence and exploitation, and the opportunity to improve their own lives. Our mission is to provide low-income and senior residents of central and southern Illinois with high quality civil legal services in order to obtain and maintain their basic human needs. Through advice, representation, advocacy, education, and collaboration, we seek: • to achieve justice for those whose voices might otherwise not be heard; • to empower individuals to advocate for themselves; and • to make positive changes in the communities we serve. read more