Pritzker signs long-debated Clean Slate Act signed into legislation, taking effect in 2026
Over 1.7 million people in Illinois will be eligible to have their non-violent criminal records wiped out after House Bill 1836, also known as the “Clean Slate Act” was signed into law by Gov. J.B Pritzker on Friday.
Over 1.7 million people in Illinois will be eligible to have their non-violent criminal records wiped out after House Bill 1836, also known as the “Clean Slate Act” was signed into law by Gov. J.B Pritzker on Friday.
Pritzker signs law expanding record sealing — what it means for Illinoisans | ChicagoLIVE
Governor JB Pritzker signed new legislation into law expanding access to criminal record sealing across Illinois. Rev. Sierra Bates-Chamberlain joined ChicagoLIVE to explain how the change could impact thousands of people who are eligible for record relief but have never been able to navigate the process — and why advocates call this a “monumental win” for employment, housing, and second chances.
Governor JB Pritzker signed new legislation into law expanding access to criminal record sealing across Illinois. Rev. Sierra Bates-Chamberlain joined ChicagoLIVE to explain how the change could impact thousands of people who are eligible for record relief but have never been able to navigate the process — and why advocates call this a “monumental win” for employment, housing, and second chances.
Pritzker signs Clean Slate Act into law
The new law will automatically seal eligible criminal records every six months, impacting more than two million Illinoisans and expanding access to jobs, education, and housing when it takes effect later this year.
The new law will automatically seal eligible criminal records every six months, impacting more than two million Illinoisans and expanding access to jobs, education, and housing when it takes effect later this year.
Arlington Heights leaders push lawmakers to keep the Bears in Illinois
Village and state leaders held a press conference on Friday, urging approval of a Mega Project Bill aimed at supporting large-scale developments, including the Chicago Bears’ proposed project at Arlington Park.
Village and state leaders held a press conference on Friday, urging approval of a Mega Project Bill aimed at supporting large-scale developments, including the Chicago Bears’ proposed project at Arlington Park.
Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act | The Chicago Report
President Trump is threatening to use the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis amid heighted immigration enforcement. And, Indiana is offering to pay for the Bears next stadium. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
President Trump is threatening to use the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis amid heighted immigration enforcement. And, Indiana is offering to pay for the Bears next stadium. All this and more on The Chicago Report.
Race for Illinois Senate seat | The Chicago Report
Thanks to the impending retirement of Sen. Dick Durbin, the Democratic Primary is closely contested, but how about on the Republican side? We talk to one of the candidates, Jeannie Evans, a Hyde Park resident and attorney in Chicago.
Thanks to the impending retirement of Sen. Dick Durbin, the Democratic Primary is closely contested, but how about on the Republican side? We talk to one of the candidates, Jeannie Evans, a Hyde Park resident and attorney in Chicago.
Combatting AI-generated misinformation | The Chicago Report
Right after the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis, images of the ICE agent involved surfaced and spread like wildfire across social media.
Right after the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis, images of the ICE agent involved surfaced and spread like wildfire across social media.
Trump backs off on Iran threats amid clashes | The Chicago Report
President Trump has backed off threats to send military into Iran amid violent uprisings. Pegah Banihashemi, a UChicago Constitutional Law Scholar and Legal Analyst, joins The Chicago Report to discuss.
President Trump has backed off threats to send military into Iran amid violent uprisings. Pegah Banihashemi, a UChicago Constitutional Law Scholar and Legal Analyst, joins The Chicago Report to discuss.
Illinois sues Trump over immigration enforcement, ICE in Minnesota | The Chicago Report
Illinois sues Trump over immigration enforcement and ICE enforcement continues in Minnesota.
Illinois sues Trump over immigration enforcement and ICE enforcement continues in Minnesota.
IL sues Trump over immigration enforcement, ICE in Minnesota | The Chicago Report
Illinois sues Trump over immigration enforcement and ICE enforcement continues in Minnesota.
Illinois sues Trump over immigration enforcement and ICE enforcement continues in Minnesota.
UChicago study: Student-teacher relationships impact absenteeism | The Chicago Report
A crisis in Chicago Public Schools, more and more students are missing more and more class. According to the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research, the rate of chronic absenteeism rose during covid and has not gone back down. But, the consortium has some suggestions on how to change it.
A crisis in Chicago Public Schools, more and more students are missing more and more class. According to the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research, the rate of chronic absenteeism rose during covid and has not gone back down. But, the consortium has some suggestions on how to change it.
Illinois suing Trump over immigration enforcement | The Chicago Report
The State of Illinois has launched another lawsuit against the Trump administration to curb some of the actions of federal immigration agents who have targeted protesters of the high profile raids that make up Operation Midway Blitz.
The State of Illinois has launched another lawsuit against the Trump administration to curb some of the actions of federal immigration agents who have targeted protesters of the high profile raids that make up Operation Midway Blitz.
Civil investigation into deadly Minnesota ICE shooting | The Chicago Report
Prominent Illinois Defense Attorney Antonio Romanucci announced a civil investigation into the killing of Minnesota resident Renee Good at the hands of an ICE agent. This as Good's family issued its first official statement.
Prominent Illinois Defense Attorney Antonio Romanucci announced a civil investigation into the killing of Minnesota resident Renee Good at the hands of an ICE agent. This as Good's family issued its first official statement.
SCOTUS revives challenge to Illinois mail ballot law | The Chicago Report
The Supreme Court ruled that downstate Republican Mike Bost does have standing to challenge Illinois' mail in ballot law in court.
The Supreme Court ruled that downstate Republican Mike Bost does have standing to challenge Illinois' mail in ballot law in court.
Illinois Rep. Robin Kelly, more than 70 House Dems push to impeach DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
Illinois Congresswoman Robin Kelly is leading an effort backed by more than 70 House Democrats to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, citing obstruction of Congress, violation of public trust, and self-dealing. DHS has dismissed the move as “silly,” while Kelly says the effort is about accountability.
Illinois Congresswoman Robin Kelly is leading an effort backed by more than 70 House Democrats to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, citing obstruction of Congress, violation of public trust, and self-dealing. DHS has dismissed the move as “silly,” while Kelly says the effort is about accountability.
Supreme Court allows Illinois rep's challenge to mail-in voting laws
The Supreme Court on Wednesday revived a Republican challenge to a law that allows the counting of late-arriving mail ballots, a target of President Donald Trump.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday revived a Republican challenge to a law that allows the counting of late-arriving mail ballots, a target of President Donald Trump.
High court revives Illinois congressman's challenge to late-arriving mail ballot law
The Supreme Court revived a GOP challenge to an Illinois law that allows the counting of late-arriving mail ballots.
The Supreme Court revived a GOP challenge to an Illinois law that allows the counting of late-arriving mail ballots.
Illinois governor's race: Who is running to challenge JB Pritzker?
Gov. JB Pritzker is running for a third term and several Republicans are lining up for the chance to challenge him one-on-one.
Gov. JB Pritzker is running for a third term and several Republicans are lining up for the chance to challenge him one-on-one.
Supreme Court revives Illinois congressman's challenge to late-arriving mail ballot law
The Supreme Court revived a GOP challenge to an Illinois law that allows the counting of late-arriving mail ballots.
The Supreme Court revived a GOP challenge to an Illinois law that allows the counting of late-arriving mail ballots.
Illinois lawmakers' agenda in Springfield, North Side housing battle | The Chicago Report
Paris talks to state lawmakers about their priorities for the upcoming session in Springfield and residents in a North Side neighborhood are saying "not in my backyard" to new high-rises.
Paris talks to state lawmakers about their priorities for the upcoming session in Springfield and residents in a North Side neighborhood are saying "not in my backyard" to new high-rises.