Changes in cannabis legalization laws in Illinois that took effect on January 1 have led to many questions about what Illinois residents need to know about getting records expunged as well as the purchase, sale and growth of cannabis in the state. On February 19, ALSO hosted a free and open-to-the-public workshop in West Humboldt ...

Today and every day, ALSO’s top priority and deepest commitment is the safety and health of our staff, participants and community. While closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and tailoring our approaches to this unique situation, we continue to work in partnership with people living in risk of violence in Chicago and around the country to ...

ALSO’s growing legal services project is addressing barriers to employment, housing and other issues that community residents often face. The project responds to needs identified by a community survey of Humboldt Park residents that was conducted by ALSO in 2017. The survey revealed that community members viewed barriers to employment and housing as the top ...

At a time of growth and innovation, ALSO shared its “Safe Homes, Safe Streets” vision of violence prevention with friends and looked to the future on Wednesday, October 16th at its 2019 Benefit for Peace Gala.  More than 100 friends of ALSO attended the event at Moe’s Cantina in downtown Chicago.  “Our vision is for a ...

The Alliance of Local Service Organizations (ALSO) has received a four-year, $1 million Community Capital Grant award from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. The grant strengthens ALSO’s sustainability by investing in a cash reserve, supporting administrative infrastructure including website development, and creating an innovation fund to ensure that the organization remains competitive ...