My question involves criminal records for the state of: Illinois

Hello all, I have just made a decision that i want to become a police officer. The only problem with that is I have a record... My incident happened back in 1996 when i had just turned 18years old. I have had two other small incidents since then but nothing felony wise except the 1996 incident.

Well, today i finally called the circuit court clerk for chicago, told her my info and she brought it up for me. i asked what does it state for me.

She said i have

1996-- Arson
1997-- Arson

2003-- Misdermeanor for public intoxication at a carnival

2005-- Domestic Violence, me and the wife got into a fight and she called the cops and there i went, she said i hit her and i did not. Next day both of us were at court and she dropped everything but it is on my record.

with this all said is it possible to get any or all of this removed or expunged or brought down to lower charges? any help would be great thank you...