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employed in this State or other states or jurisdictions, then the lack of prior misconduct arising from or related to the licensed position or position of employment; (4) the age of the person at the time of the criminal offense; (5) successful completion of sentence and, for applicants serving a term of parole or probation, a progress report provided by the applicant's probation or parole officer that documents the applicant's compliance with conditions of supervision; (6) evidence of the applicant's present fitness and professional character; (7) evidence of rehabilitation or rehabilitative effort during or after incarceration, or during or after a term of supervision, including, but not limited to, a certificate of good conduct under Section 5-5.5-25 of the Unified Code of Corrections or a certificate of relief from disabilities under Section 5-5.5-10 of the Unified Code of Corrections; and (8) any other mitigating factors that contribute to the person's potential and current ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position for which a license, permit or employment is sought. (c) If the Department refuses to issue a license or permit to an applicant, then the Department shall notify the applicant of the denial in writing with the following included SB3019 Enrolled LRB104 20255 HLH 33706 b Public Act 104-0468