Cook County Jail Population Down 15 Percent After Reform
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Cook County's jail population is down 15 percent following major bond system changes.
Two months after Cook County’s bond system underwent major changes, the Cook County Jail population has dropped about 15 percent.
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Cook County Jail Population Down 15 Percent After Reform
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Two months after Cook County’s bond system underwent major changes, the Cook County Jail population has dropped about 15 percent.
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