Illinois officially became the first state to eliminate cash bail on Sept. 18. The Pretrial Fairness Act holds that individuals arrested for crimes across Illinois no longer have to pay cash to be released from jail while awaiting trial. The highly anticipated bill comes after numerous delays and legal setbacks. The act was originally slated.
Man Drove Through Playground After Fighting, Fleeing Cops: Prosecutors - Evanston, IL - A fleeing parolee punched a police officer after a pat down turned up an apparent firearm, authorities said.