New Leaf Illinois

04/23/2026

Check this out!

Our April newsletter is here — and it's all about New Leaf Illinois, our statewide expungement network!

This month, we're spotlighting Sharon Burch-Hale at Canna Equity IL Coalition, one of our New Leaf Illinois grantees doing powerful work in the community.

We're also recapping our recent takeover of the WVON Morning Show, plus sharing the latest on our grant programs and advocacy efforts.

👉 Read it now: https://iejf.org/news/newsletters/

04/20/2026

New Leaf will be at the WestCare Illinois & UI Health Mile Square Health Center event this Friday, April 24 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Hope to see you there!

04/20/2026

What better way to celebrate 4/20 than with a cleared cannabis record?

New Leaf Illinois provides free legal services and information to Illinoisans who want to clear old cannabis convictions off their record. We're funded by the state of Illinois.

Call (872) NEW-LEAF or visit newleafillinois.org to get started.

04/16/2026

04/15/2026

With 4/20 just around the corner, a fresh start could be closer than you think.

Through Illinois Equal Justice Foundation’s New Leaf Illinois, individuals may be eligible to clear past cannabis records at no cost. This state-funded network of legal aid organizations is here to help make that process easier for you.

Here is Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project’s Community Navigator, Juan Zamarripa, reaching the community where they are at the Consulado General de México en Chicago, helping low-wage workers learn of their opportunities through New Leaf Illinois.

If you or anyone you know may benefit, FLAP is here to help connect you. Contact us at 888-451-3527 or [email protected].

03/31/2026

New Leaf will be tabling this event on Friday, April 3rd. Hope to see you there!

03/31/2026

03/31/2026

Check out what’s happening this April for New Leaf, and stay tuned for individual reminders—especially for events that require registration! Help us spread the word 💚

03/25/2026

Clear Your Record With NLEN & New Leaf Illinois!

We hope to see you for this incredible opportunity to learn how to expunge your record with North Lawndale Employment Network and New Leaf Illinois!

Join us Thursday, April 2nd from 9:30AM to 12:30PM at NLEN's 1111 S. Homan Ave campus for a workshop on how to expunge and seal criminal records in Illinois, and to get dedicated support in expunging your records. Space is limited, RSVP today!

No documents are required to attend this workshop.
Contact [email protected] with any questions!

03/24/2026

See you tomorrow!

We would love to see you for an Expungement & Sealing Clinic on Wednesday, March 25!

Location: 7840 S. Racine Ave.
Time: 9:30 AM (Doors close at 10 AM)
Registration Required – Call 773-729-4910 to secure your spot. Limited spots available.

Need a fresh start? Our legal team will guide you through the expungement and sealing process, including:
• Checking eligibility for record clearing
• Assistance with completing necessary forms
• Step-by-step guidance on the legal process
• Access to additional legal resources

Why Attend? Clearing your record can open doors to jobs, housing, and other essential opportunities. This event is for low-income individuals with eligible marijuana-related records under Illinois law.

03/09/2026

CARPLS and New Leaf are collaborating with the Cook County Public Defender Office’s Freedom Defense Center for an Expungement & Sealing Clinic on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Location: 5500 W. Madison St, Chicago IL
Time: 9:30AM (Doors close at 10AM)
Registration Required – Please pre-register by contacting 312-738-7399 or [email protected]

Need a fresh start? Our legal team will guide you through the expungement and sealing process, including:
• Checking eligibility for record clearing
• Assistance with completing necessary forms
• Step-by-step guidance on the legal process
• Access to additional legal resources

Why Attend? Clearing your record can open doors to jobs, housing, and other essential opportunities. This event is for low-income individuals with eligible marijuana-related records under Illinois law.