The people who work daily to help formerly incarcerated individuals lead productive lives were honored with a proclamation at ...

State lawmakers could pass a plan this spring to automatically seal records for people convicted of nonviolent felonies.

ST. LOUIS – Advocates and faith leaders rallied in east St. Louis today, urging lawmakers to pass the “Clean Slate Act” to help 2.2 million eligible Illinoisans. The proposed “Clean Slate ...

Fortunately, there is a solution that can resolve this tension strikes this balance. “Clean Slate” laws, which many states are considering in their 2025 legislative sessions, streamline the ...

Opponents express concerns about public safety and the potential for repeat offenses. Rockford-area faith leaders and members of Live Free gathered Tuesday morning to show support and encourage state ...