Events

Curious what Expungement is and how it can set you up for a future of success despite your past? Minor past infractions can sometimes be a bar to employment or promotion and can limit the pool of worthy job applicants. Expungement removes these infractions from a potential employee’s criminal record.

This is great resource for community members who need a second-chance at making a positive impact from their past.

On Saturday, October 14, 2023, the Effingham County Chamber, in partnership with the Chamber Workforce Development Committee, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, and volunteer attorneys from Effingham/Illinois State Bar, are hosting a free* Expungement Summit event.

Leading up to the Expungement Summit:

• Register for the process here
• Get the paperwork for a fingerprint background check after registration
• Get fingerprinted between now and June 30
• Volunteers will chart your criminal records once the background check is received
• Meet in person with a volunteer attorney/paralegal on October 14

Date & Time:
Saturday, October 14 | 9a-1p

Location:
Effingham Public Library, Workman Room

Cost*:
Some Expungement Summit fees may be waived and/or at a discounted rate

Registration required:
CLOSED – Click here to register by June 30, 2023

More Info:
Learn about Illinois Expungement/Sealing Laws by clicking here.

Questions can be directed to Lucinda Hart, CAE, MBA, Chamber President & CEO at (217) 342-4147.