New Leaf Illinois

08/04/2026

Are you interested in clearing your records? This event is for you!🔥 We hope to see you for this incredible opportunity to learn how to expunge your record with North Lawndale Employment Network, Cannabis Equity Illinois Coalition, CARPLS, New Leaf and IL Coalition to End Permanent Punishments.

Join us THIS Thursday, August 6th 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!
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📍North Lawndale Employment Network
1111 S Homan Ave Chicago, IL 60624
⏰Thursday August 6th
9:30am - 12:30pm

Register using the QR or through this link: https://secure.everyaction.com/qrt9Dk-dRE6yVRP-nCJTrg2

08/03/2026

CARPLS and New Leaf will be at the Job & Resource Fair on Saturday, August 15th from 10AM to 1PM.

Where? Bryn Mawr Community Church, 7000 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago IL

For more information, please call 773-630-6918.

See you there!

07/13/2026

07/08/2026

A few weeks ago, Community Engagement Coordinator Ashley Thorne attended a Job Fair with The Hatchery and had a great time meeting others in the community. Here at CARPLS, we prioritize showing up and sharing resources with as many people as we can.

When we lift others up, we all rise together.

07/08/2026

We love hearing from the people we serve! Your stories remind us of the impact legal aid can have and fuel our commitment to making justice accessible every day.

Each year, CARPLS helps thousands of people who can’t afford an attorney find answers to their everyday legal problems free of charge. We serve low- and moderate-income residents of Cook County.

07/07/2026

New Leaf will be at the Southside Job Fair on July 29th from 10AM to 12:30PM, presented by The Office of IL State Senator Robert Peters. Come find us! 😆


07/07/2026

The Illinois Equal Justice Foundation, through New Leaf Illinois, has awarded $1.48 million in State-funded grants to 15 nonprofit organizations to help Illinoisans clear eligible cannabis and other old records.

This funding helps more people move forward from past arrests & convictions, opening doors to jobs, housing, and a fresh start.

Cabrini Green Legal Aid; Coalition Legal; Greater Chicago Legal Clinic; James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy; Land of Lincoln Legal Aid; Legal Aid Chicago; Prairie State Legal Services; CARPLS; Canna Equity IL Coalition; Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments; Illinois Legal Aid Online; Instituto del Progreso Latino; Safer Foundation; Social Change; United Congregations of Metro-East

06/24/2026

The Women's Connection Summit of Hope returns on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Olive-Harvey College from 10am - 2pm! ⁠
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This free community expo brings together local service providers to create a “one-stop” environment where participants are able to access vendors (case management, employment, housing, prevention, legal), informational round⁠ tables, a women’s accessory closet, gift bags, transportation, and an array of other women focused services to better ensure reentry into society.⁠

Questions? Contact Cynthia Tucker at [email protected].⁠

[AFC Communications is not supported with federal funds.]
Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago Illinois Department of Corrections Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Project VIDA Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois The GEO Group, Inc. Chicago Police Department

06/22/2026

Great opportunity for a FREE RESOURCE.

Say Yes to Second Chances - Dixmoor, A Record Expungement and Sealing event with CARPLS

June 27th, 2026