No cash bail: Illinois court ruling allows law abolishing condition
Although judges will no longer be able to place bail, they can decide to detain a defendant if they pose a risk or seen as liable to flee prosecution.
Source: usatoday.com
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Polls open across Sangamon County for the consolidated election
Polls are now open for Tuesday's consolidated election featuring the Springfield mayor's race and race for treasurer.
Source: sj-r.com
Illinois House begins advancing bills to Senate as deadline looms
With the deadline to advance legislation to the next chamber fast approaching, the Illinois House began passing dozens of bills last week
Source: sj-r.com
Old man at bay
Singer-songwriter Toby Keith once asked actor Clint Eastwood how he stayed so active and seemingly youthful at 88 years old. Eastwood's response: "I just get up every day and don't let the old man in," provided fodder for Keith's song "Don't Let the Old Man In," used in the score in Eastwood's movie "The Mule."
Source: arkansasonline.com
Assault weapons ban advocates say Illinois bill doesn't go far enough
Democrats who control the General Assembly are positioning the wide-ranging gun law for a vote as early as next month.
Source: rrstar.com