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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Matthew Hendrickson

Bail reform gets its first test Monday, and Cook County sees a smooth rollout. ‘I appreciate everyone’s patience.’

People walk in and out of the George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse on the Southwest Side, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)

A courthouse worker raised her hands in celebration late Monday afternoon as Cook County finished its first day under Illinois’ historic law eliminating cash bail.

“We’re done. One day down,” she said, beaming. Then she quickly added, “Just all the rest of them to go.”

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