Bright spot: State IDs for the formerly incarcerated

👋 Monica here. Years ago, I accompanied my 8th grade daughter while she did interviews with unhoused people on Michigan Avenue. Her last question to each was what they'd say if they could talk to the mayor.

• More than one said they'd ask for a program to give state IDs to people leaving prison because official IDs are essential to getting a job, entering a shelter and starting a new life.