Governor Pritzker signs Clean Slate Act

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Original Load Date Jan. 16, 2026, noon
Last Updated Jan. 16, 2026, noon
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/governor-pritzker-clean-slate-act-illinois/

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Illinois is giving residents an opportunity to clear their criminal records. The Governor JB Pritzker signed the Clean Slate Act on Friday. It will help an estimated 2.2 million Illinois residents get their records automatically sealed. "The Clean Slate Act passed with bipartisan support and with...