Is it possible for anyone off the street to pull up a criminal history report on you? What about someone you're dating? And if someone were to pull up your records, what would they find? This guide explains how background checks work in Illinois and what you can do to clear your criminal history if [...]

Many people are surprised to discover that they have criminal records – and those records can be due to simple things such as arrests and picking up criminal charges. But if the state drops its charges against you, will you still have a record? This guide explains. Do Dropped Charges Show Up on Your Criminal [...]

It's no secret that many employers running criminal background checks on the people they're considering hiring. In fact, it's generally considered good business to find out as much as you can about a person before you make a hiring decision. But for some prospective employees, that's bad news. If you have a criminal record, you [...]

When you apply for a job, you may be subject to a background check. Many people are, so you’re definitely not alone. But what type of information can an employer see on a background check? This guide explains. What Info Shows Up on an Employment Background Check? Employers in Chicago and the surrounding communities are [...]

If you're like many people, you're concerned that an employer could find out about your criminal history – and then fire you. But is that possible (or legal)? This guide explains. Can an Employer Fire You if They Find Out You Have a Criminal Record? In 2021, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law the [...]

If you're like many people, you don't want a prospective landlord to see that you have a criminal record - even if you've only been arrested but never charged with a crime (or even if you were charged, but you were never convicted). There's a good reason many people are concerned about a prospective landlord [...]