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Controversy Aside, We All Agree: Chicago’s Ticketing System Needs Permanent Change.

On Friday, the Transit Table Coalition, which includes Chicago Appleseed and the Chicago Council of Lawyers, released a statement regarding a series of news reports that the City of Chicago issued 35,000 parking tickets during a pause in ticketing announced by the Mayor's office and intended to eas...

50+ Institutions Call on U.S. Senate Leadership to Pass the Driving for Opportunity Act

The Collaboration for Justice—Chicago Appleseed and the Chicago Council of Lawyers—have signed on to a letter of support from the Free to Drive Coalition in support of bipartisan federal legislation, the Driving For Opportunity Act of 2020, reforming driver’s license suspension for non-driving viola...

The License To Work Act Goes Into Effect Today!

We're sharing the following news release from the Transit Table Coalition regarding its impact. Thousands of Illinoisans who lost driving privileges for non-driving violations like unpaid parking ticket debt join with community advocates to celebrate the License to Work Act, which becomes law...

Chicago City Sticker Amnesty Program

The Transit Table Coalition has created a guide to getting your driver's license back under the City Sticker Amnesty program. We will update the guide as necessary, based on new information we received. Please share the guide with your communities, constituencies and neighbors, so as many people as...

Advocates Urge Delay for Public Act 101-0255

Chicago Council of Lawyers and Chicago Appleseed have joined with the Cook County State’s Attorney and many advocates for people who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault to urge a delay in implementation for Public Act 101-0255. Public Act 101-0255 is scheduled to take effect on...

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