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“A vast majority of those arrested by the Orland Park Police Department due to violation of gun laws are convicted felons with prior arrests for unlawful use of a weapon,” said Rossi. “Many are found to be out on bond for similar charges. Unfortunately, we have grown accustomed to seeing our efforts wasted as offenders are released on little to no bond for their crimes.” “The upcoming SAFE-T act provision eliminating cash bond will only make matters worse, explained Rossi. “Our hope is to keep more illegally-possessed guns out of Orland Park by keeping the offenders who choose to bring them here in prison.” #OrlandPark

Devore’s record of standing up to the state on behalf of those without political power in Illinois draws a sharp contrast with his opponent, Kwame Raoul, who has refused to challenge any instances of public corruption in nearly 4 years. #TomDevore

Needless to say, Monday’s Meeting Of The Board of Trustees: Committee Of The Whole Meeting was quite the spectacle.  Marred by flagrant insults, disrespect, and an attempt to minimize a potential safety hazard concern regarding a land development project on 142nd & Cottage Grove.  

Since going into effect in January 2020, New York’s bail reform law has led to an unprecedented massive rise in crime, violent reoffenders, and accused criminals skipping trial. 

All participants of the Illinois Grain Tour are required to pay their own airfare and a participation fee prior to joining the tour.

I'm calling for all Black people backing Bailey to "Get Out!" Just like that movie. Wake up and don't be influenced by these Trumptonians. Get out while you can. #WallaceGatorBradley

The owners' attempts to make a payment arrangement have fallen on deaf ears, as they say that emails and calls to the Village Clerk's office have been unanswered.

"I don't understand how the parties got together and decided that this was a good idea. That's an unsafe act."

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What does the future have in store for Illinois once cash bail is eliminated? The State of New York abolished cash bail for most nonviolent offenses in 2020. Since then, New York City has seen a massive spike in crime, while 20.1% of “felony arraignments” are rearrested, with 16.1% failing to appear at arraignment. This doesn’t bode well for Chicago which has already seen a 38% spike in crime since this time last year. #DonTracy