In case of a problem with your apartment or living situation, here are contact numbers with a description of what each service provides. These individuals can help in basically any situation, and you should not hesitate to call.

Sheldon H. Roodman Legal Assistance Foundation Legal help for low-income tenants	312-341-1070
Lawyer's Committee for Better Housing Family discrimination and code enforcement	312-347-7600
Lead Elimination Action Drive Childhood lead poisoning information	773-292-4990
Loyola U. Community Law Center Eviction defense on a sliding fee	312-915-7120
Metropolitan Tenants Organization Questions and referrals	773-292-4980
Commission on Human Relations Discrimination complaints	312-744-4111
Dept. of Consumer Services Security deposit complaints	312-744-9400
Dept. of Buildings City building inspectors	312-744-5000
Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Subsidized housing tenants	US: 312-353-7143 Chicago: 312-747-9000
Student Government at University of Chicago	702-9732
Police Department (non-emergency)	744-4000
Police Department (emergency)	911