Law and Order, State Crime Reports

150th Person Freed from Cook County Jail by Chicago Community Bond Fund

Cook County Jail
Cook County Jail (Source: Class Actions Reporter)

Despite major reforms, thousands of people still jailed simply because they can’t pay money bonds

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 10, 2018
Contacts: Irene Romulo and Sharlyn Grace

On Tuesday, June 26, 2018, Chicago Community Bond Fund (CCBF) paid bond to free its 150th person from Cook County Jail (CCJ). CCBF is a non-profit organization that pays bond for people who are incarcerated in CCJ or in their homes and is also…

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