yes convicts are allowed the vote in the state of Illinois upon release from prison !
Yes
Felons broke federal law and are subject to federal restrictions, not state restrictions.
No, you must be of drinking age to tend bar.
ranker.com is an excellent way to search for companies that will hire felons. Type "List of Companies That Hire Felons" in the search bar and a result should come up showing which companies will hire convicted felons.
There are educational opportunities in Illinois. Some universities will require you disclose a prior criminal record during the admissions process, but they will not bar from admissions because of a felony. It's more a matter of formality. I am originally from Wisconsin and I knew enough to get the heck out of wisconsin. I completed my 12 months of Wisconsin parole in Illinois, and never went back, and would never move back to Wisconsin. The laws in Illinois are more forgiving of ex felons, and the community practices are more forgiving, in regards to gaining employment, ect. If you have to choose Illinois or Wisconsin, choose Illinois. I have been out of prison 7 years and would never have had the employment and academic progress if I had stayed in Wisconsin.
The 'Heath' bar in Robinson, Illinois
There really isn't a "good" state for felons. Northeastern states tend to be more lenient than southern states, but they also have a higher cost of living.
Fast food companies, such as McDonald's, tend to hire felons. Jobs for felons will differ depending on the nature of the felony. If it involved theft stores will probably be much less likely to hire.
no
No
No. Federal law prohibits felons from owning guns.