| Source | Chicago Reporter |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 2, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 2, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagoreporter.com/illinois-clean-slate-act-and-the-second-chance-gap/ |
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In Illinois, [ more than 3.3 million people ][1] live with an arrest or a
conviction on their record. A legal justice record of any kind can prevent an
individual from accessing housing, employment and services—barriers collectively
[ termed the “second chance gap ][2] .”
The consequences are lost ...