March 9, 2020
NOTE: This article was updated to reflect changes to the Illinois Human Rights Act after January 1, 2020. Since that date, Public Act 101-565 became effective and adjusted Illinois state law concerning the use of arrest records for employment purposes. Everyone has seen it on TV. When a person gets arrested, the police read their […]
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February 14, 2020
NOTE: This article was updated to reflect 2020 changes in Illinois law with passage of Public Act 101-223. These changes became effective on January 1st, modifying the Illinois laws against and penalties for unlawful use of weapons at places of worship. In one decision, the Illinois Supreme Court has undone thousands of convictions for carrying […]
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