An Illinois senator has filed legislation that would involve changes to the state's SAFE-T act, which has been at the center of criticism and social media.
Will there be a so-called "purge" coming to Illinois and Chicago? Legal experts say social media posts and conservative news outlets have been distorting how.
CLAIM: Suspects facing serious charges including second-degree murder, kidnapping, robbery, burglary and arson will no longer be held in custody until trial under a new, first-in-the-nation Illinois law abolishing cash bail statewide.
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:
Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: Germany has not discontinued the use of all COVID-19 vaccines. An Illinois law that eliminates