name = "Atlas Commons research objects — civil legal aid capacity for Illinois (FY2025)"
description = "Illinois's LSC-funded civil legal aid capacity from the LSC Basic Field grant directory, with each figure's status labeled so a consuming agent can weight it correctly: the measured LSC records (provider count, awarded grant dollars, service-area types, and the Census-based poverty population LSC allocates by); one computed figure — LSC funding per person in poverty — a transparent ratio neither LSC nor Census publishes, with its formula disclosed; and the interpretive boundary (what this funding/capacity surface is, and is not). Source: LSC Basic Field grant directory. CC0."
license = "CC0-1.0"
jsonld = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/states/il.jsonld"

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/states/il/lsc-funding"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "3 LSC-funded civil legal aid providers received $16,916,481 in Illinois (FY2025)"
text = "The LSC Basic Field grant directory records 3 LSC-funded civil legal aid grantees in Illinois for fiscal year 2025, awarded $16,916,481 in total. A re-tally of published LSC grant awards."
source = "Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Basic Field grant directory (FY2025)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/who-we-are/our-grantees"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Basic Field grant directory (FY2025); superseded when Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Basic Field grant directory (FY2025) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/states/il/poverty-population"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "1,426,520 people in poverty live in the LSC service areas covering Illinois (FY2025)"
text = "The poverty population in the LSC Basic Field service areas covering Illinois is 1,426,520, the figure LSC uses to allocate Basic Field grants. A Census/ACS-based poverty count summed across the state's service areas."
source = "Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Basic Field grant directory — poverty population (U.S. Census/ACS)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/who-we-are/our-grantees"
falsifier = "Re-tally of LSC's published service-area poverty figures (occurred=true), from a named authority — BUT the underlying poverty count is a U.S. Census/ACS SURVEY ESTIMATE with sampling error, not a hard census enumeration. Superseded with each LSC grant cycle / ACS vintage."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/states/il/service-area-types"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "LSC grant counts by service-area type in Illinois (FY2025): Basic Field 3, Agricultural Worker 1"
text = "Counts of the 3 LSC grants by LSC service-area type: Basic Field 3, Agricultural Worker 1. A count of grants per LSC-defined service-area category."
source = "Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Basic Field grant directory (FY2025)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/who-we-are/our-grantees"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Basic Field grant directory (FY2025); superseded when Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Basic Field grant directory (FY2025) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/states/il/funding-per-poverty-person"
warrant = "DERIVED"
name = "LSC civil legal aid funding is $11.86 per person in poverty in Illinois (FY2025) — a derived ratio"
text = "Dividing the $16,916,481 in LSC Basic Field funding for service areas with a reported poverty population by the 1,426,520 people in poverty there yields $11.86 of LSC civil legal aid funding per person in poverty in Illinois. A transparent ratio neither LSC nor Census publishes."
source = "Justice Atlas — derived ratio (LSC allocation ÷ service-area poverty population, over the same set of grants)"
sourceUrl = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/"
falsifier = "occurred=FALSE (a constructed ratio, not an event) and adjudged=FALSE (the atlas's calculation, not an LSC/Census figure). Reproduce it: $16,916,481 ÷ 1,426,520 = $11.86. Falsified if either input is wrong; it counts ONLY LSC Basic Field funding for grants with a reported poverty figure, not total civil legal aid spending, so it understates total per-capita legal aid."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/states/il/boundary"
warrant = "INTERPRETATION"
name = "What this legal-aid surface is — and is NOT — for Illinois (the epistemic boundary)"
text = "Every figure above describes LSC Basic Field grant CAPACITY and FUNDING for Illinois (FY2025). It is NOT all civil legal aid (LSC funds only part of the field; it excludes non-LSC legal aid, pro bono, and self-help), NOT a measure of cases handled, outcomes, or unmet need, and NOT a statement of whether you personally qualify for legal aid. For eligibility and help, use LawHelp.org / your local LSC grantee; for the full justice gap, see LSC's Justice Gap research."
source = "Justice Atlas framing (over the LSC facts above)"
sourceUrl = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/"
falsifier = "occurred=FALSE (a framing, not an event) and adjudged=FALSE (the atlas's reading, not an LSC verdict) — the LOWEST-warrant claim here. The figures above are LSC records plus one disclosed derived ratio; the four-status labels each, and this is the only interpretation."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/states/il/sol-defamation-libel-slander"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Illinois sets a 1 year civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) (735 ILCS 5/13-201)"
text = "Under 735 ILCS 5/13-201, the civil statute of limitations for defamation (libel / slander) in Illinois is 1 year. Note: Single-publication rule applies.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-735-civil-procedure/il-st-sect-735-5-13-201/"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/states/il/sol-medical-malpractice"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Illinois sets a 2 years (4-year repose) civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice (735 ILCS 5/13-212)"
text = "Under 735 ILCS 5/13-212, the civil statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Illinois is 2 years (4-year repose). Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); an outer statute of repose of 4 year(s) may also bar the claim; Foreign-object exception; minors up to 8 years/age 22.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "http://ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/documents/073500050K13-212.htm"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/states/il/sol-personal-injury"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Illinois sets a 2 years civil statute of limitations for personal injury (735 ILCS 5/13-202)"
text = "Under 735 ILCS 5/13-202, the civil statute of limitations for personal injury in Illinois is 2 years. Note: Standard tolling for minors and incompetents under 5/13-211.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=073500050K13-202"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/states/il/sol-product-liability"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Illinois sets a 2 years (10/12-year repose) civil statute of limitations for product liability (735 ILCS 5/13-213)"
text = "Under 735 ILCS 5/13-213, the civil statute of limitations for product liability in Illinois is 2 years (10/12-year repose). Note: an outer statute of repose of 10 year(s) may also bar the claim; Discovery within repose period gets 2 more years to file.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/073500050K13-213.htm"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/states/il/sol-wrongful-death"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Illinois sets a 2 years civil statute of limitations for wrongful death (740 ILCS 180/2)"
text = "Under 740 ILCS 180/2, the civil statute of limitations for wrongful death in Illinois is 2 years. Note: One year after disposition of related criminal case in some cases.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=074001800K2"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/states/il/sol-contract-oral"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Illinois sets a 5 years civil statute of limitations for contract oral (735 ILCS 5/13-205)"
text = "Under 735 ILCS 5/13-205, the civil statute of limitations for contract oral in Illinois is 5 years. Note: Standard tolling for minors and incompetents.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/documents/073500050k13-205.htm"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/states/il/sol-fraud"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Illinois sets a 5 years civil statute of limitations for fraud (735 ILCS 5/13-205)"
text = "Under 735 ILCS 5/13-205, the civil statute of limitations for fraud in Illinois is 5 years. Note: a discovery rule may apply (the clock may start at discovery, not occurrence); Fraudulent concealment gives 5 more years from discovery.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/documents/073500050k13-205.htm"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/states/il/sol-property-damage"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Illinois sets a 5 years civil statute of limitations for property damage (735 ILCS 5/13-205)"
text = "Under 735 ILCS 5/13-205, the civil statute of limitations for property damage in Illinois is 5 years. Note: Standard tolling for minors and incompetents.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/documents/073500050k13-205.htm"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/states/il/sol-contract-written"
warrant = "RECORDED"
name = "Illinois sets a 10 years civil statute of limitations for contract written (735 ILCS 5/13-206)"
text = "Under 735 ILCS 5/13-206, the civil statute of limitations for contract written in Illinois is 10 years. Note: Sale-of-goods contracts under UCC § 2-725 are 4 years.. This is the STATUTE as written (verify at the cited code), last verified 2026-04-29 — NOT a calculation of any person's actual deadline, which depends on accrual and tolling."
source = "CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026)"
sourceUrl = "https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/073500050K13-206.htm"
falsifier = "A RECORD of measured/reported events (occurred=true) from CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026); superseded when CaseFleet Civil Statute-of-Limitations Reference (2026) publishes its next release."

[[claims]]
id = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/justice/states/il/sol-boundary"
warrant = "INTERPRETATION"
name = "Why these statute-of-limitations periods are NOT your deadline (the L5 boundary)"
text = "The periods above are the statutes Illinois has on the books. They do NOT tell you YOUR deadline. When a claim \"accrues\" (starts the clock), whether the discovery rule, tolling, a minor/incapacity, or a statute of repose changes it, and which cause of action even applies, are fact-specific legal determinations. A missed deadline can permanently bar a claim. This atlas informs and routes — it is not legal advice and not a substitute for a licensed attorney. If you may have a claim, consult an attorney in Illinois immediately; for free civil legal aid see this state's legal-aid page."
source = "Justice Atlas framing (over the statutes above)"
sourceUrl = "https://justice-atlas.ryanjhunter.workers.dev/"
falsifier = "occurred=FALSE (a framing/legal boundary, not an event) and adjudged=FALSE (the atlas's reading, not a court's ruling on any case) — the lowest-warrant claim. The period+citation claims above are recorded statutes (verifiable at the cited code); this boundary is the only interpretation on the SOL data."

[[legalAidIndicators]]
indicator = "LSC-funded providers (distinct organizations)"
value = 3
warrant = "RECORDED"
source = "Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Basic Field grant directory"

[[legalAidIndicators]]
indicator = "LSC service-area grants"
value = 4
warrant = "RECORDED"
source = "Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Basic Field grant directory"

[[legalAidIndicators]]
indicator = "Total LSC allocation (USD)"
value = 16916481
warrant = "RECORDED"
source = "Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Basic Field grant directory"

[[legalAidIndicators]]
indicator = "Poverty population in service areas"
value = 1426520
warrant = "RECORDED"
source = "Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Basic Field grant directory (U.S. Census/ACS)"

[[legalAidIndicators]]
indicator = "LSC funding per person in poverty (USD)"
value = 11.85856560020189
warrant = "DERIVED"
source = "Justice Atlas — allocation ÷ poverty population"

[[legalAidIndicators]]
indicator = "Fiscal year"
value = 2025
warrant = "—"
source = "Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Basic Field grant directory"

[[serviceAreaTypes]]
service_area_type = "Basic Field"
grant_count = 3

[[serviceAreaTypes]]
service_area_type = "Agricultural Worker"
grant_count = 1

[[providers]]
organization = "Legal Aid Chicago"
service_area = "IL-6"
service_area_type = "Basic Field"
allocation_usd = 7748398
poverty_population = 653401

[[providers]]
organization = "Prairie State Legal Services, Inc."
service_area = "IL-7"
service_area_type = "Basic Field"
allocation_usd = 5353610
poverty_population = 451455

[[providers]]
organization = "Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Inc."
service_area = "IL-3"
service_area_type = "Basic Field"
allocation_usd = 3525538
poverty_population = 297299

[[providers]]
organization = "Legal Aid Chicago"
service_area = "MIL"
service_area_type = "Agricultural Worker"
allocation_usd = 288935
poverty_population = 24365
