News and Events

There is a lot happening at CDEL!  Local and other media outlets frequently publish articles and other information about our organization. We host a number of events throughout the year, including fundraising events.  CDEL also offers continuing legal education seminars for attorneys.

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30 Recent News Articles Found
Scholarship Offers JMLS student James Gentile Public Interest Experience in Elder Law05/15/2012
A semester-long internship at the Center for Disability and Elder Law (CDEL) sponsored by the legal department of AT&T provided Second-year JMLS student James Gentile hands-on legal experience in Elder Law.
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Legal aid group opens clinics to serve the needy in suburbs. By Bethany Krajelis, Law Bulletin staff writer.12/15/2011
Legal aid group opens clinics to serve the needy in suburbs December 8, 2011 By Bethany Krajelis Law Bulletin staff writer With some help from a recent law school graduate and her fellowship, the Center for Disability and Elder Law (CDEL) launched four legal assistance clinics in suburban Cook County.
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12/08/2011
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION CDEL is conducting a search for an Executive Director. Primary responsibilities of the Executive Director include, but are not limited to the following: fund development, fiscal management and administrative oversight including staff supervision, event planning, and acting as liaison with the Board of Directors, law firms, corporations, foundations, law schools, and public interest law agencies.
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CENTER FOR DISABILITY AND ELDER LAW LAUNCHES SUBURBAN LEGAL ASSISTANCE CLINICS11/07/2011
The Center for Disability and Elder Law (CDEL), a nonprofit legal service organization in Chicago, announces the opening of four Suburban Legal Assistance Clinics to better serve older adults in suburban Cook County. The clinics will be available beginning in November.
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CDEL Volunteers Help Seniors Hold onto Their Homes10/04/2011
CDEL Volunteers Help Seniors Hold onto Their Homes Cook County is home to many senior-citizen homeowners who, despite being responsible with their finances, become delinquent in their property taxes as property taxes rise faster than their fixed incomes.
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