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End of cash bail reaches 1-year anniversary | Chicago inflation | Man nabbed with "large amount" of drugs| Resident turns 103
Here are the stories trending across Illinois on Thursday night.
Knife Brandished, Police Battered Outside Middle School: Cops
One adult and five children have been charged with mob action. Police said four of the juvenile defendants face additional charges. Shortly before 9 a.m., police reported Haven Middle School and Kingsley Elementary School had been locked down due to a disturbance outside.
End Of Cash Bail In IL Has Not Resulted In More Crime, But Affects Courts
In fact, violent crime and property crime are down. The biggest concern was that the abolition of cash bail would lead to a rise in crime. The bottom line from the first year of data since the Pretrial Fairness Act was implemented is that such a thing has not happened.
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Chicago Inflation Is Second-Worst In The Nation: Study
The Chicago area saw one of the largest consumer price index changes from two months ago. The WalletHub study published Wednesday finds that the Chicago area saw one of the largest consumer price index changes; 0.9 percent in the past two months, second only to the Twin Cities area, which had a two-month increase of 1.3 percent.
Man Nabbed With 'Large Amounts' Of Drugs: Sheriff
The 33-year-old has been charged with six felonies following his arrest Wednesday, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Following an undercover investigation, a search of the man's home resulted in the seizure of 315 grams of MDMA (ecstasy/Molly), 15 ecstasy pills, cocaine and more than 5,200 grams of cannabis.
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At 103, It's Portillo's Chocolate Cake And A Lifetime Of Memories
Orland Park resident Manus Keane turned 103 years old last month, and he's pretty humble about it. He still loves a good game of poker. He drinks a glass or two of lukewarm water every morning as soon as he wakes. Keane can still remember the moment he spotted his wife of 30 years leaning up against the rail of a Chicago bar.
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