Today, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn decided on 124 pardon petitions, granting 38 and denying 86. Some of the offenses that received the pardons included burglary, forgery, and various drug convictions. Since taking office, Quinn has granted 1,113 petitions for executive clemency and denied 1,934.
As always, a congratulations must go out to those that had their clemency petition granted! A lot of vetting is done to ensure that those who receive clemency have truly rehabilitated, so if you are lucky enough to receive it then it was well earned. This Labor Day weekend will mark the beginning of the next chapter in your life without a criminal record.
As always, a congratulations must go out to those that had their clemency petition granted! A lot of vetting is done to ensure that those who receive clemency have truly rehabilitated, so if you are lucky enough to receive it then it was well earned. This Labor Day weekend will mark the beginning of the next chapter in your life without a criminal record.
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