The prime suspect in the chilling attack wasn't freed because of Illinois' no-cash bail system. A judge decided to let him go ...

A number of significant changes were proposed to Illinois' controversial SAFE-T Act during the legislative veto session this week. Illinois State Sen. Robert Peters on Wednesday filed an amendment to ...

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The SAFE-T Act is set to take effect in Illinois next year, but before it does, some changes could be made. Facing mounting criticism from a variety of groups and officials over provisions that will ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A judge in Kankakee County ruled parts of the controversial SAFE-T Act are unconstitutional, just a few days before cash bail was set to be eliminated statewide. The ruling by 21st ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Lawmakers took action Thursday to address concerns about the controversial SAFE-T Act, in particular, the provisions about bail and detention. The Pre-Trial Fairness portion of the ...

So you decided to use a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) to raise money for your new startup – congratulations! And you’re off to a good start because you read our previous article, which ...

The SAFE-T Act has been a hot-button issue in Illinois this election season, dominating much of the conversation in the governor’s race, as well as down-ballot races. The Safety, Accountability, ...