| Source | ABC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Sept. 18, 2026, 7 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Sept. 18, 2026, 7 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://abc7chicago.com/post/safe-act-illinois-marks-3-year-anniversary-cash-bail-elimination-amid-debate-impact/19847701/ |
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois is marking three years since the state eliminated
cash bail for people awaiting trial, a major criminal justice reform that
continues to draw both praise and criticism from those who say the system is
either working as intended or still in need of changes.
One of the law'...