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Just days before a sweeping criminal justice reform and bill known as the SAFE-T Act was set to go into effect in Illinois, a Kankakee judge ruled that the...
The Pretrial Fairness Act is part of a sweeping criminal justice reform package. Amid fierce Republican opposition and a pending lawsuit, Illinois prepares to implement the change on Jan. 1.
Grassroots and advocacy groups helped push for the state’s elimination of cash bail – a move that will help incarcerated people and family members who must often come up with the money.
With cash bail scheduled to end Jan. 1, confusion and concern remain
Several individuals will be going to court next month — not because they did something wrong, but rather to make sure the court does everything right.