A law that brought landmark reform to Illinois’ criminal justice system aimed to prevent defendants from remaining in jail awaiting trial because they could not afford bail. But two years after the Pretrial Fairness Act [PFA] eliminated cash bail in Illinois, McLean County jail is near record occupancy.

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