Is a class 4 felony bad?

I suppose "bad" is relative, but I consider any felony charge to be a serious one.

In Illinois, a Class 4 felony that is not extended-term eligible can result in a prison sentence of 1 to 3 years. A Class 4 is the lowest-level felony in Illinois. A felony conviction will have negative employment consequences too. In short, a felony charge, even a Class 4, is bad.

It's not good.