Formerly incarcerated celebrate passage of Illinois’ Clean Slate Act

Source WBEZ
Original Load Date Feb. 17, 2026, 6:01 a.m.
Last Updated Feb. 17, 2026, 6:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/springfield/2026/02/17/formerly-incarcerated-celebrate-passage-of-illinois-clean-slate-act

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SPRINGFIELD — After completing nearly a decade behind bars, Chauncy Stockdale was hopeful the worst was behind him. But he quickly met with the challenges many formerly incarcerated people face after being released. Stockdale spent weeks looking for employment. He had multiple interviews and receiv...