Monthly Archives: October 2026
What Crimes Can Be Expunged Or Sealed In Illinois?
A criminal record can continue affecting your life long after a case ends. An arrest, Misdemeanor, or Felony case may appear during a background check and raise concerns involving employment, housing, professional opportunities, or other important matters. Illinois law provides procedures for expunging or sealing many criminal records, but the two remedies are different,… Read More »
What Is Illinois’ Unfit Misdemeanant Diversion Program? Understanding HB 3572
Illinois has introduced a new diversion process for some people facing Misdemeanor charges when there are serious concerns about their ability to participate in their criminal case. House Bill 3572, now Public Act 104-0318, added Article 104A to the Illinois Code of Criminal Procedure. This law took effect on January 1, 2026. It aims… Read More »
Road Safety And Fairness Act, Public Act 104-0169 (HB 1226)
Illinois updated its driver’s license laws with the Road Safety and Fairness Act, Public Act 104-0169 (HB 1226), which took effect on July 1, 2026. While the law mainly impacts older drivers, its affects go beyond just driver’s license renewals. It removes routine behind-the-wheel tests based only on age for many older drivers, and… Read More »
Illinois House Bill 4948 Intelligent Speed Assistance Program: What Illinois Drivers Should Know
Illinois has enacted a significant new law aimed at drivers with repeated convictions for extreme speeding. House Bill 4948 was signed into law on June 26, 2026, as Public Act 104-0507, and will establish the Illinois Intelligent Speed Assistance Program beginning January 1, 2028. The law does not apply to every speeding ticket or… Read More »