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Illinois becomes first state to eliminate cash bail as controversial reform takes effect

By Rachel Schilke
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Illinois becomes first state to eliminate cash bail as controversial reform takes effect

Illinois became the first state to eliminate cash bail legislatively on Monday, turning the state into a testing ground to see what, if any, ramifications come from eliminating the process.

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