CHICAGO - In response to growing uncertainty facing immigrant communities, The Resurrection Project, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, the National Immigrant Justice Center, the Chicago Office of Immigrant, Migrant and Refugee Rights, and the Illinois Department of Human Services today announced the launch of IllinoisImmigrationInfo.org, a comprehensive website providing immigrant families across Illinois vital resources from trusted community partners.

The new website was made possible through philanthropic support and serves as a one-stop resource where immigrant families can find accurate information from community-based organizations about their rights, how to access available services, and how to prepare for challenging situations.

"Immigrant families are essential threads in the fabric of Illinois communities," said Erendira Rendon, Vice President of Immigrant Justice at The Resurrection Project. "This website equips families with trustworthy information about their legal rights and connects them with resources to prepare for uncertainty. When we help immigrant families stay informed and protected, we strengthen our entire state."

IllinoisImmigrationInfo.org offers:

• Up-to-date information on policy changes

• Access to free and low-cost legal services

• Guidance on constitutional rights, regardless of immigration status

• Additional resources on housing, discrimination, and public benefits

"Illinois is committed to being a welcoming state where all residents can thrive," said Dulce M. Quintero, Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services. "Through this partnership, we’re expanding access to trusted, up-to-date information and making it easier for communities to find the help they need. Together, we’re building a stronger network of support for everyone who calls Illinois home."

“The City of Chicago is deeply committed to making sure every Chicagoan, regardless of their immigration status, understands and can fully exercise their constitutional rights,” said Beatriz Ponce de León, Deputy Mayor for Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Rights. “This project not only equips residents with accurate, reliable information; it also symbolizes our shared commitment across Chicago and Illinois to stand up for justice and protect our most vulnerable communities".

This partnership between local and state government  and community organizations reflects Illinois' ongoing commitment to upholding the rights and dignity of all residents.

"When one community's rights are threatened, all of our rights are at risk," added Fred Tsao from the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. "This website is an important tool for educating immigrants about their basic rights and new developments that could affect their lives, and providing them with the tools they need to exercise those rights and protect themselves and their families.  We all have a responsibility to ensure that our communities remain safe, informed, and strong."

“Everyone in the United States has rights, regardless of immigration status,” said Cecilia Mendoza of the National Immigrant Justice Center. “Illinois is home to a wonderful community of advocates who are committed to defending our immigrant families and neighbors, and this resource will be an important tool to do that.”

We're asking organizations throughout Illinois to help spread the word about this important resource. The website is available in multiple languages, making it accessible to families from diverse backgrounds across our state.

For more information, visit IlinoisImmigrationInfo.org today to access these resources and join the effort to keep Illinois families prepared and protected.

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About The Resurrection Project

The Resurrection Project (TRP) builds trusting relationships to educate and propel individuals, immigrants, and families to achieve their social and economic aspirations, stable homes, and equitable participation in their community. TRP is a leading provider of immigration services, affordable housing, and financial education on Chicago's Southwest side.

About the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

ICIRR, the state’s largest multiethnic immigrant advocacy organization,  is dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society. 

About the National Immigrant Justice Center

The National Immigrant Justice Center's (NIJC) mission is to establish and defend the legal rights of immigrants, regardless of background, and to transform the immigration system to one that affords equal opportunity for all. Since 1984, NIJC has been unique in blending direct legal services, impact litigation, and policy advocacy to defend access to justice for immigrants while fighting to transform the U.S. immigration system into one that upholds human rights. NIJC’s expert in-house legal staff collaborates with a network of pro bono lawyers from the nation's leading law firms to provide legal services to more than 11,000 people each year, maintaining a success rate of 98 percent in obtaining legal relief that allows clients to build new lives with their families and communities in the United States.

About the Chicago Office of Immigrant, Migrant and Refugee Rights

The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Rights (IMRR) advocates for and facilitates the inclusion, integration, and equitable treatment of immigrants, migrants, and refugees in Chicago. IMRR’s mission is to ensure that all local systems and structures are developed with a welcoming lens and that all residents have access to critical supports regardless of immigration status. IMRR does this by engaging and collaborating with city departments, policymakers, and community to advance policies, processes, and practices that result in a welcoming and inclusive city for all.

About the Illinois Department of Human Services

The Department of Human Services is one of Illinois' largest agencies, with more than 13,000 employees. Illinois created IDHS in 1997, to provide our state's residents with streamlined access to integrated services, especially those who are striving to move from welfare to work and economic independence, and others who face multiple challenges to self-sufficiency. IDHS is proud of its diversity, efficiency, and the services that the agency and its community partners provide to Illinois residents.