Illinois Becomes First State to Eliminate Cash Bail

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Chicago murders are down 21% from horrendous 2021 as summer ends - Chicago Sun-Times (suntimes.com)

Chicago Murders are on a decline.

Chicago murders are down 21% from horrendous 2021 as summer ends - Chicago Sun-Times (suntimes.com)

Those fighting Chicago gun violence dismayed by Supreme Court decision

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As gun deaths surge, scientists fill knowledge gaps in field of violence intervention

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