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State Rep. La Shawn Ford and the Westside Health Authority are hosting a voter registration event especially for people who’ve served time in prison on Feb. 4 starting at 5 pm. at 4920 W. Madison St.
There are 4.1 million people in Illinois with criminal histories who can vote, unlike some other states, including several in the South, that prohibit voting after someone is released from prison.
The group is raising money to help women serving life sentences at Dwight Correctional Center.