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Enforcing Illinois’ SAFE-T Act when it takes effect next month, which will mean an end to cash bail throughout the state, may be a challenge, but McHenry County officials this week vowed to uphold the new law.
During an at-times contentious meeting filled with public comment and back-and-forth questions about civil liberties, safety and morality, the McHenry County Board passed a resolution opposing Illinois recent gun ban.
The McHenry County state's attorney on Thursday filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Illinois' ban on "assault weapons" and high-capacity magazines.