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Cook County still poised to end cash bail Sunday despite uncertainty after Kankakee County judge’s ruling

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Cook County leaders say they will move ahead with abolition of cash bail. A Kankakee County judge sided with sheriffs and prosecutors in 64 other counties. Their lawsuit argues the bail provision violates the Illinois Constitution. Democratic leaders and reform advocates said they were confident that decision would be overturned.
Published 3 months ago · Kankakee County, United States

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