Mayor Stresses Passage of Bill Expunging Juvenile Records

Mayor Stresses Passage of Bill Expunging Juvenile Records by Ward Room Staff

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel got a political pat on the back Monday when he was joined by dozens of elected officials and community leaders praising a recently-passed bill that will automatically expunge some arrest records of juveniles.

SB0978, if signed into law by Gov. Pat Quinn, is one that would “give these kids a chance,” Emanuel said.