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Cannabis is legal in Illinois. But there are many rules and restrictions. Know your rights.
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Information about, medical marijuana (or "cannabis"), who can get it, and how.
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Learn about the conditional cannabis dispensary license lottery process.
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In order to provide proof of identity, an Illinois State ID is a good option. This state-issued Identification card includes your picture, address, birth date, and basic information.
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Acceptable Identification Document chart for the Illinois Secretary of State to issue a driver's license or state ID.
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Explains vehicle emissions testing, and who needs to get it in the State of Illinois.
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Explains the Temporary Visitors Driver's License (TVDL) and who may qualify, including undocumented immigrants
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Information about traffic safety laws pertaining to children
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Driving under the influence could lead to restrictions on your ability to drive.
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Use this form to request a hearing for a traffic violation.
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An article for attorneys that gives information about gathering facts in an accident, court rules, damages and auto insurance requirements.
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Explains that in order for your car to be towed there must be signs saying so, if not then they owe you your money back.
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Explains getting a driver's license and parking for people with disabilities under the Illinois Vehicle Code.
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Learn what you must do after you get a traffic ticket for a minor offense.
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Explains what happens when you miss a traffic hearing and what to do about it.
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Steps to recover your impounded car in Chicago from finding the location it was towed to paying the fees.
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Information about repossession law in Illinois with an emphasis on cars and household goods.
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Describes buying and keeping a used car as well as where to get help if your car is repossessed.
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Explains the appeals process for cases involving city stickers, car impounds and building violations in Chicago.
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Understand when to pay Illinois car sales tax when you buy a car in another state.
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You can use a Small Estate Affidavit (SEA) to transfer a car, but you must go through the Secretary of State.
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Describes buying and keeping a used car as well as where to get help if your car is repossessed.
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Explains the Temporary Visitors Driver's License (TVDL) and who may qualify, including undocumented immigrants
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Outlines getting a state ID that proves your disability and the qualifications for getting one.
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Understand when to pay Illinois car sales tax when you buy a car in another state.
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Use this form to show that you are experiencing homelessness so you can get a free state ID card.
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A blog about the Illinois Trafficking Victims Protection Act.
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A webpage from the US Department of Justice about human trafficking prosecutions, relevant case law, and resources.
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The basics of human trafficking, how to identify it, and how to work with survivors and those at risk.
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The basics of human trafficking, how to identify it, and what to do if you or someone you know is a victim.
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Describes a person's eligibility for a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card, gun ownership and use based upon prior criminal convictions.
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A list of the types of arrests and other criminal records that can be expunged, and which can be sealed.
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Explains the common shortening of words on a RAP sheet so that you can understand your arrest record.
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The first step in clearing your criminal record is finding out what is on it. Learn how to collect the documents you need to clear your record.
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Explains who is eligible to ask for an Order of Protection. Also includes what they can ask a judge to include in it. This is also called a "restraining order."
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Explains when you can fight back if you're attacked or if you feel like you're in danger.
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A program to help you ask the court to order a person who is stalking you to stay away and stop contacting you.
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A simple interview to help you decide if you should ask for an Order of Protection, a Civil No Contact Order, or a Stalking No Contact Order.
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As of September 18, 2023, Illinois courts no longer use a cash bail system. Instead, they use a “pretrial release” system as allowed by the SAFE-T Act. Learn more about this new system and what it means.
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Explains the rules that people must follow for self-identification with the police.
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A blog about recording public police conduct.
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Describes why a debtor can go to jail for avoiding a judgement ordered against them to pay back the debt.
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The first step in clearing your criminal record is finding out what is on it. Learn how to collect the documents you need to clear your record.
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Describes why a debtor can go to jail for avoiding a judgement ordered against them to pay back the debt.
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A blog post summarizing some important laws that are in effect as of January 1st, 2023.
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Explains how long you have to wait after the criminal record is made before you can have it hidden.
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Explains the common shortening of words on a RAP sheet so that you can understand your arrest record.
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Explains qualifications to be tried as a juvenile and rules for juvenile cases.
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Explains how long you have to wait after the criminal record is made before you can have it hidden.
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Explains how hiding or erasing your criminal or juvenile record might affect your immigration status.
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Lists organizations that provide housing, education, employment, and other services to people with criminal records.
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Explains how to ask the Governor to forgive you for a crime you committed and served your punishment for.
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Explains what you need to do to talk to or visit with someone who is in an Illinois prison.
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A blog post summarizing some important laws that are in effect as of January 1st, 2023.
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In order to provide proof of identity, an Illinois State ID is a good option. This state-issued Identification card includes your picture, address, birth date, and basic information.
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As of September 18, 2023, Illinois courts no longer use a cash bail system. Instead, they use a “pretrial release” system as allowed by the SAFE-T Act. Learn more about this new system and what it means.
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A program to help you ask the court to order someone to stop harming or threatening you or other household members.
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Describes a person's eligibility for a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card, gun ownership and use based upon prior criminal convictions.
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