McLean County Reentry Council

10/29/2025

Today is the day. 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲.

Yesterday, hundreds of directly impacted people, faith leaders, and community organizers from Clean Slate Illinois, Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments, Fully Free Illinois local chapters, including Fully Free: BloNo, and more rallied inside the Capitol, and 𝘾𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙄𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙤𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙.

We need to move quickly. The bill will be called in the Senate Criminal Law Committee tomorrow morning (10/29) at 9:30 a.m.

Our goal is 1,000 witness slips as Proponents in favor of Clean Slate, and every single one counts. Let’s show Springfield the power of our movement and get this across the finish line.

To file a Witness Slip in support of HB1836, complete this form using the images provided
💚 Go to the website below.
❣️ IDENTIFICATION: Fill in your information, including your organization/congregation IF you’re slipping on behalf of your organization (REPRESENTATION).
❣️ POSITION: Select hashtag
💚 Select “Proponent” to show you are in support
❣️ TESTIMONY: Select “Record of Appearance Only”
❣️ Agree to terms (CHECKBOX)
❣️ I am not a robot (CHECKBOX)
❣️ CLICK: Submit to Create a slip!

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https://www.ilga.gov/Senate/hearings/details/3131/22367/CreateWitnessSlip/?legislationId=159324&GaId=18&View=Create&fbclid=IwY2xjawNu78ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0cUk5YjJpS2JwWFNFS21QAR630lppLODt-UGc-CBeaQz3r9n-29M7Rs0o7frLqVdEO-qWIe4FVAo-bK8Krw_aem_YJc7cssX4gHb4GHu5kxZqg

10/28/2025

Members of our board, Fully Free: BloNo, and the Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments are on their way down to talk to legislators in Springfield today in hopes of further educating them on Clean Slate Illinois.

Clean Slate passed the House with bipartisan support and now needs to pass the Senate!

10/21/2025

If you still have questions on why Clean Slate Illinois is important, this is why. Please let your legislators know, there is still time.

10/17/2025

Please sign up for this! We need to help push Clean Slate over the finish line!

The Clock's Ticking on Clean Slate

We are NOT comfortable with how things are playing out regarding Clean Slate legislation, an issue that people all across the state support. With only 3 days left to get this across the finish line we need YOU in Springfield on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 to DEMAND that legislators pass Clean Slate.

This is an excellent opportunity to flex or build your policy advocacy muscle, so both seasoned & beginner advocates are welcome. Transportation and meals are provided.

Sign up now!
https://ow.ly/eRPA50XeksQ

10/17/2025

MCRC September Newsletter and 9/19 Zoom Link - https://mailchi.mp/6c7a03cf42cd/upcoming-events-mclean-county-reentry-council-13498660

10/09/2025

Come say hello! We are at the Family & Consumer Resource Center DV Awareness cookout!

10/09/2025

MCRC Mid-Month Updates -

Opioid overdoses can happen anywhere, in families, workplaces, schools, and public spaces.Knowing how to use Narcan (naloxone) is as important as knowing CPR.

10/07/2025

Overdoses don’t always happen because someone “used drugs.”

They can happen by accident, from prescription mistakes, contaminated substances, or changes in tolerance after recovery.

💚 Knowing how to use Narcan could save a neighbor, coworker, or loved one.
Be ready...not judgmental.

🆓 Free Narcan Training
📅 October 20, 2025 @ 6:30 PM
📍 Bloomington Public Library

Signup here: https://evite.me/Qjta5qtCGa

10/03/2025

Our President, Toy Beasley, spoke to a class at Illinois State University earlier this week. He presented information about the McLean County Reentry Council as well as Fully Free BLONO.

If you would like us to come and speak to your class or organization, send us a message. We are happy to help spread awareness.

10/02/2025

We have a table at the Injustice In Our Own Backyard event at Heartland Community College. Fantastic turnout and very eye opening information!

10/02/2025

We are having some technical issues with our website, but we should have it back up soon!

09/27/2025

Opioid Overdoses Don’t Discriminate.
Neither Should Readiness.

Opioid overdoses can happen anywhere, in families, workplaces, schools, and public spaces. Knowing how to use Narcan is as important as knowing CPR. You do not need to have a loved one struggling with opioids to benefit from this training.

Being trained means you could save a life in your community, whether it’s a neighbor, a coworker, or even a stranger.

Join us! Space is limited so please register at https://evite.me/Qjta5qtCGa