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Ill. allows felons to vote
By Kane County Chronicle
Published: 10/21/2008

ILLINOIS - With an abundance of advertisements and messages from public officials reminding the public it’s their right and duty to vote, one group often is ignored – felons. Like many states, Illinois allows convicted felons who are not in prison to register to vote.

But many convicted felons who have completed their sentence don’t realize this right until it’s pointed out to them. Terry Klingman was released from prison last August after serving nine months for a domestic battery conviction. Read more.

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