The Antmound Foundation

02/18/2026

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02/10/2026

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01/16/2026

Here are the details about the "Clean Slate Act" that Governor JB Pritzker just signed into law. This is a great thing for the community at large. Understand though that this is not an immediate process.

About the Clean Slate Act (HB 1836)
The Act, signed on January 16, 2026, makes Illinois the 13th state to implement an automated record-sealing program.
Key Provisions:
Automated Sealing: The law automates the sealing process for convictions and non-conviction records that were already eligible for sealing via a petition-based process under prior law. This removes the need for individuals to navigate a complicated and often costly court process themselves.
Eligibility: After a waiting period (two years for misdemeanors, three years for felonies) from the completion of their sentence, records for qualifying offenses will be automatically sealed, provided the individual has remained crime-free.
Ineligible Offenses: The law does not apply to serious or violent crimes, including:
Murder
S*x offenses
DUI (driving under the influence)
Domestic battery
Class X and other violent crimes
Access to Records: Once sealed, private entities such as most employers and landlords will not have access to these records during background checks. However, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, courts, and certain state licensing agencies will retain full access.
Implementation: The automated system will be implemented by the Illinois State Police and circuit courts over the next several years, with initial record sealing slated to begin by January 1, 2030.

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12/02/2025

11/18/2025

Last night The Antmound Foundation was recognized as one the 30 Wonders of the 30th District. This recognition was as a result of the great work done by all involved at Antmound, past and present. A huge thank you to “our” State Senator, Adrianne Johnson not only for the award but more-so for your steady leadership and example. This is an honor indeed.

11/08/2025

🌟 Day 12 Wonder: The Antmound Foundation The Antmound Foundation

Dedicated to creating lasting positive change, The Antmound Foundation is a community-based nonprofit empowering individuals and families across Lake County through its four key pillars: education, economic development, entrepreneurship, and legal justice.

Focused on uplifting vulnerable populations—especially young people impacted by or at risk of involvement with the justice system—The Antmound Foundation works to disrupt violence, dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline, and create safer, stronger neighborhoods.

Through mentorship, advocacy, workforce development, and restorative programs, The Antmound Foundation is building pathways to stability, opportunity, and hope.

👏 Join us in celebrating The Antmound Foundation for its unwavering commitment to equity, empowerment, and community transformation.

11/08/2025

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Our Veto session ended early Friday morning after I was proud to join my colleagues in passing legislation for working and middle class families:

SB2111 - historic legislation providing necessary reforms and transformational investments to achieve a world class public transit system across our entire state that is safe, reliable, accessible, and integrated.

HB1312 - codifies protections and ensures that critical spaces like hospitals, courthouses, universities, and daycare centers remain safe for all, while empowering individuals to seek justice against those who violate their rights under the Fourth Amendment.

SB642 - updates income requires for the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption to combat rising costs of living for our senior residents.

SB25 – Strengthens our power grid, expands renewable energy, and lowers costs for consumers while keeping clean energy jobs in Illinois.

HB1836 – Automates the sealing of eligible criminal records, giving more than 1.7 million Illinoisans a fair second chance.

10/07/2025

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08/28/2025

“Communication is the best medication to chaos”

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08/27/2025

“It takes all kinds of ingredients to make gumbo tastes the way it does”

-Anthony McIntyre

08/26/2025

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