The controversial criminal justice reform law remains in limbo after the Illinois Supreme Court held it up hours before it was supposed to go into effect. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Tonight the fate of a new Illinois Law The safety act remains in limbo some say It will make streets more dangerous Others say it's absolutely necessary to Make the justice system more fair CBS 2 Political investigator Dana kosloff is Live outside the Layton Criminal Courts Building Dana Cook County's Public Defender is one of those supporters Yeah Erica he is and Sharon Mitchell Jr Happens to head the largest public Defender's office in the entire country Tonight I spoke with him about what this State of limbo means for people his Office represents and for courts in General Time to regroup that essentially is what The Illinois Supreme Court ruled hours Before the start of 2023 about the Controversial safety act the high court Stepped in days after a Kankakee County Judge ruled the no cash bail provision Of the new law is unconstitutional it Wasn't surprising right there is a real Value in ensuring the entire state is Working off the same Playbook cook County's Public Defender Sharon Mitchell Jr calls that Statewide Playbook Critical so until the Supreme Court Reviews the law it's as if it never Existed and cash bond continues if the High court didn't step in cash Bond Would only have continued in the five Dozen counties that sued to stop the
Safety act we would not make sense if You know one courtroom over here they Were using cash Bond and another Courtroom over there they weren't but Mitchell is a staunch safety act Supporter as a head of an office that Represents tens of thousands of people Charged with the crime the national People in the criminal legal system who Are accused of criminal offenses or poor He believes money she Is out of jail while waiting trial and Who doesn't but The courts stay Currently Behind Bars hoping to be Released this week or month we know that It's a good deal of people who were Ready to either file motions for their Release or or ask the judge to make a Decision the issue is far from settled And critics will continue to argue Eliminating cash bail will make streets Less safe Mitchell cite studies that see It differently that's your people makes People less safe when you put them in Jail because they're eventually going to Come out right and they have lost these Ties to the community Judges in courtrooms here in Cook County Were preparing for the safety act to Take effect yesterday but now they'll Just pivot back to the status quo as for How long it might take the Illinois Supreme Court to hear and then review
And rule on this matter that's unclear But some legal experts say it could take Weeks even months live outside the Cook County courthouse near 26 in California Dana kosov CBS 2 News Erica Dana thank You
The City of Chicago and Its Sports Events Culture
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The City of Chicago and Its Sports Events Culture
The city of Chicago is one of the world’s premiere hubs of sports activity. Not only is the area the home of the Chicago Bulls and the Windy City Bears, but it also has the best baseball team, as well as some of the best basketball teams in the land. In addition, the city also boasts some of the top notch venues in the nation. Some of the more popular ones include the United Center, Chicago Bulls Arena and the United Centre.
Sports have played a significant role in uniting fans, both real and virtual, over the years. Aside from the many benefits of competition, it also helps to educate kids about important topics and provides social interaction. Moreover, major sporting events can help boost the economy by generating much needed funds for worthy causes. That’s why the city of Chicago is often ranked as the sports capital of the world.
What’s more, sports events have earned the city the prestigious title of Best Sports City in the country. Besides, the city has been in the running for several major awards in recent years. Among other things, it has been named the most cosmopolitan city in the US. And, according to the city’s website, it has some of the highest rates of job creation in the country. With such a thriving sports scene, it’s no wonder that the city is home to a slew of award-winning athletes.
It’s no secret that the city’s residents are avid fans of both local and national sports. For example, it is no surprise that the Bears and White Sox have long been perennial contenders for the Stanley Cup. In fact, the Blackhawks have won two of the most prestigious championships in the history of the league.