Nearly one-third of people AWOL from electronic monitoring in Cook County face violent charges, data shows

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date May 26, 2026, 7 p.m.
Last Updated May 26, 2026, 7 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cook-county-electronic-monitoring-awol-violent-crimes/

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Of [ the nearly 250 people considered AWOL from Cook County's electronic monitoring program ][13] , almost a third of them are facing charges for violent crimes. Earlier this month, a report from Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach's office revealed there are 3,048 people on electronic monitorin...