Governor Quinn Acts on 494 Pardon Petitions, Including His First Based on Innocence

1/9/2015

Today Governor Quinn released his penultimate batch of pardon decisions, granting 232 and denying 262. Since taking office, Quinn has now acted on 4,766 clemency petitions with 1,752 being granted.

This batch is notable as it includes Quinn's first pardon based on innocence. That contrasts with the vast majority of pardons which are granted to those who have rehabilitated and hope to move on with their lives having their rights restored and criminal records clean for background checks.

Quinn also told The Associated Press that he will release one more batch on Monday. So for those that are still waiting, keep your fingers crossed as clemency may still be coming to you soon. For those that were included in this batch, congratulations!

34 Comments

Tim

1/9/2015 12:01:57 pm

Please send list to me if any has. [email protected]

wayne J

1/9/2015 12:35:59 pm

Thank you JESUS!! I was granted a pardon today. For those who are still waiting keep the faith, your blessing is coming.

Dan

1/10/2015 10:23:11 am

Congratulations Wayne. What a blessing. I am curious how you were notified. Did you get a phone call? receive a letter?

javier

1/9/2015 01:14:42 pm

Email list @ [email protected]. Thank you.

Javier

1/9/2015 01:42:14 pm

@ Wayne J when is your pardon from and congrats!?

Tracy

1/9/2015 08:46:40 pm

Congratulations Wayne! Please, if anyone gets the list, post the link here or e-mail to me [email protected].

Corey

1/9/2015 11:12:28 pm

I would like the list if possible please. [email protected]

JoJo

1/9/2015 11:20:58 pm

Can Someone Please Post The Website To View List? Thank You

Jason

1/10/2015 12:09:03 am

Congrats Wayne! Can someone email me the list or tell me where to find on web? [email protected]

monica

1/10/2015 12:49:43 am

I believe this is the list please click on the link below. Good luck to all!

http://files.sj-r.com/media/news/1.09.15_press_release_for_grants.pdf?_ga=1.130871375.1514474119.1420908270

Corey

1/10/2015 04:43:31 am

I'm pretty sure that's the new year eve list

roger

1/11/2015 08:54:32 am

No it's not. The New Year Eve list consisted of 102, Christmas Eve was 179 and the latest 232.

Jason

1/10/2015 02:30:10 am

Can someone email me the list at [email protected]

Roger

1/10/2015 04:10:11 am

can someone email me the list please, [email protected]

Michael

1/11/2015 06:10:25 am

Congrats to all those included in the list. I am still waiting since I filed late 2012. So all those still in line, will they get past on to the new Gov? Also, if you get a no, do they send you a letter with the decision?

Amanda

1/11/2015 08:18:20 am

Looks like the right list to me

Corey

1/11/2015 10:18:10 am

A lot of those same people were on the New Year's Eve list.

Brandon

1/11/2015 08:58:03 pm

11 of those names are also on the new years eve list. Kinda weird. I don't know what to think about it anymore.

javier

1/11/2015 11:19:15 am

I pray I'm on tomorrows list.I need it, my kids need it.

Brandon

1/11/2015 08:59:20 pm

How long does it take for the state to contact you after the denial and approval list comes out?

Javier

1/12/2015 12:06:19 am

1 217-782-7273 to check status... Option 1,2,2

Brandon

1/12/2015 02:45:34 am

They said it will take a few weeks. Just so you all know.

jesse robinson

1/12/2015 07:30:45 am

can someone please email me the last two list of pardons....thank [email protected]

Lena

1/17/2015 08:42:55 am

I grant my pardon by the governor thank you Jesus my Savior. Don' t give up on your dream.

http://files.sj-r.com/media/news/1.09.15_press_release_for_grants.pdf

Brandon

1/20/2015 10:38:02 am

Has anyone received a letter from the state yet?

stevw

1/26/2015 08:08:43 am

Brandon I still have not received the pardon letter. I was on the Xmas list 2014. Has anyone received their letter if they were pardoned?

Brandon

2/8/2015 03:20:41 am

Wow! I haven't received anything yet either. Have you?

steve

2/18/2015 10:08:31 am

Took a month after list came out to get pardon letter

steve

2/18/2015 10:09:46 am

I meant after list came out. Good luck!

Brandon

2/19/2015 07:08:46 am

Steve thank you!

Ramona

2/24/2015 11:29:25 am

I received my letter today. Bad news. I'm very sad can't stop crying......

brandon

3/1/2015 04:47:28 am

I'm very sorry! Was it denied? Don't give up. Please, give it another try and don't give up.

Javier

3/2/2015 10:42:12 am

@Ramona, did you go with or without a lawyer to your hearing? My status is still pending but some of these comments are getting me worried, I went without a lawyer but made a good case amongst other stuff I included in my petition packet and stuff I even sent after. I am sorry to see this sad news as I know what it is to live with a felony. I will keep you in my prayers and like Brandon said try again, don't give up.

Brandon

3/2/2015 01:49:32 pm

We all found each other on this site. Why aren't we working together and lobbying our state legislators and govoner? There are thousands of us and we can still vote in the state on Illinois! We should start working together to change legislation to promote rehabilitation ; promote second chances for people that pose no threat to society. It will be hard but if we organized everything and keep it our goals simple we might be able to make a change!

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