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Dem alderman says Illinois no-cash bail law was manipulated
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: A Chicago alderman called Illinois’ no-cash bail law manipulated after a cop was killed.
WHO: Dem alderman
WHAT: The alderman called for changes to Illinois’ no-cash bail law following a police officer’s killing.
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
WHERE: Chicago, Illinois
WHY: The alderman alleged a violent offender on pretrial release killed a police officer in a hospital.
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