The cash bail system in Illinois is a thing of the past. But it’s effects linger especially in Black and Latino communities.

The Safe-T Act goes into effect today, September 18, 2023. We were joined by State Sen. Robert Peters, who was a main backer of the legislation.

After a state Supreme Court ruling, Illinois will became the first state to eliminate cash bail in September. What will/will not change?

Since 2019, Illinois' attorney general has been Kwame Raoul. He joined The 21st to discuss issues ranging from Illinois' assault weapons ban to retail theft and cash bail.

The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments with regard to what supporters called the Pretrial Fairness Act.