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Officials said the effort builds on an ongoing partnership between the Cook County Clerk’s Office and the Secretary of State’s Office to improve coordination, cut down on wait times and remove unnecessary barriers as the federal enforcement date approaches. #cookcounty #realid #identification

Cook County, State Partner to Help Residents Prepare for REAL ID Requirements (Cook County, IL) - With a new federal penalty set to take...

Fewer than 6,000 residents manage to seal their records each year, a pace that would take more than a century to clear the backlog, according to estimates cited by supporters. #cleanslate

When a child goes missing, the agency told The Center Square it reports the matter to local law enforcement, the caseworker provides as much identifying information as possible, to include finger prints if available, and they contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, among other steps. #children

Organizers say the goal is to provide practical legal assistance and restore hope for individuals whose past records have created barriers to employment, education and housing. #summit

“It is critical that we reduce barriers that prevent residents from finding housing, employment and more,” Aguilar said. #expungement

Just this summer, historic flooding swept through the Chicago area, damaging property, displacing families, and underscoring how quickly the unexpected can become reality. #disaster

“We as elected officials owe it to this community to support them, to help them travel between Mexico and the United States, and to ensure that this process is legal and safe."

“We understand that not everyone has equal access to technology and our team is committed to ensuring that no one is left behind,” Gordon said. “We are providing in-person support to make this transition as smooth and inclusive as possible.” #appointment

The initiative, aimed at improving efficiency and customer service, targets the Southland’s busiest suburban Vital Records location. #appointment