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.
Trump's supporters offer mixed reviews of president in latest poll
A new poll shows that nearly a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, some Republicans express less favorable views of his performance on several key issues.
A new poll shows that nearly a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, some Republicans express less favorable views of his performance on several key issues.
The last time the Insurrection Act was used
President Donald Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota is unprecedented, experts say, because “none of the criteria have been met.”
President Donald Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota is unprecedented, experts say, because “none of the criteria have been met.”
Minnesota tensions rise as Dems hold 'shadow hearing' and Trump floats troops
Democrats warn of a “deadly assault” on Minnesota as ICE protests intensify, the White House defends enforcement actions, and President Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy troops.
Democrats warn of a “deadly assault” on Minnesota as ICE protests intensify, the White House defends enforcement actions, and President Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy troops.
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.
Proposed amendment to DHS funding bill | ChicagoNOW
U.S. Rep Mike Quigley (D) Illinois is planning on introducing an amendment to the FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. He joins via zoom to break down the new amendment.
U.S. Rep Mike Quigley (D) Illinois is planning on introducing an amendment to the FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. He joins via zoom to break down the new amendment.
Protests fade in Iran as U.S. weighs possible military action
As Iran’s government cracks down on protesters, U.S. officials signal that military options remain on the table while American forces reposition in the region.
As Iran’s government cracks down on protesters, U.S. officials signal that military options remain on the table while American forces reposition in the region.
Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Florida governor candidate proposes 'sin tax' on OnlyFans creators
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.
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.
What is the Insurrection Act and what happens if Trump uses it in Minnesota?
President Donald Trump has escalated threats to invoke the law in response to unrest in Minnesota, prompting warnings of legal action from state officials.
President Donald Trump has escalated threats to invoke the law in response to unrest in Minnesota, prompting warnings of legal action from state officials.
What is the Insurrection Act and what happens if Trump uses it in Minnesota?
President Donald Trump has escalated threats to invoke the law in response to unrest in Minnesota, prompting warnings of legal action from state officials.
President Donald Trump has escalated threats to invoke the law in response to unrest in Minnesota, prompting warnings of legal action from state officials.
What is the Insurrection Act — and why Trump’s threat to invoke it in Minnesota is rare
President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a seldom-used 19th-century law that could let him deploy U.S. troops to quell protests in Minneapolis over federal immigration enforcement and ICE-related shootings. The act has only been invoked about 30 times in U.S. history — most recently during the 1992 Los Angeles riots — and legal experts say its use now raises constitutional questions amid disputes with Minnesota officials.
President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a seldom-used 19th-century law that could let him deploy U.S. troops to quell protests in Minneapolis over federal immigration enforcement and ICE-related shootings. The act has only been invoked about 30 times in U.S. history — most recently during the 1992 Los Angeles riots — and legal experts say its use now raises constitutional questions amid disputes with Minnesota officials.
Congress looks at limiting kids' screen time
A new bipartisan Senate push is heating up to limit kids' screen time.
A new bipartisan Senate push is heating up to limit kids' screen time.
Europe pushes back on Trump’s Greenland plans as allied troops arrive
Several European nations are sending troops to Greenland in a show of support for Denmark, signaling resistance to President Trump’s push to acquire the strategic Arctic territory.
Several European nations are sending troops to Greenland in a show of support for Denmark, signaling resistance to President Trump’s push to acquire the strategic Arctic territory.