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CALL THE COOK COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY & CHIEF JUDGE AND DEMAND THEY DECARCERATE IN THE NAME OF PUBLIC HEALTH! We are asking residents of Cook County to call the Chief Judge and the [...]

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office has begun quarantining all new detainees for 12 to 14 days. These measures are in inadequate and only further punish individuals whose health is being put [...]

Across the world, the impact of the coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic has increased with each passing day. The highly contagious respiratory illness has been deadly for many, especially the [...]

On Wednesday, March 31, 2020, we’re going to back to court to support Thedford Garber Law in their lawsuit against Sheriff Tom Dart’s inexcusable refusal to release people from jail [...]

Request Help CCBF has closed our informational hotline at this time, and we are not accepting any new requests for help paying bond. Despite the closure of our hotline, we are continuing to work [...]

Across the world, fears of a coronavirus outbreak have increased with each passing day. The highly contagious respiratory illness has been deadly for many, including the elderly and people with [...]

Nearly two and a half years after General Order 18.8A went into effect in September 2017, judges continue to discriminate against people living in poverty by setting unaffordable bonds. The [...]

In January 2018, Andreiana was visiting her partner’s home when he attacked her. After taking action to defend herself, one of her partner’s relatives called the police. Ultimately, police took [...]

Happy New Year! This month, CCBF paid bond for the 300th person. Getting to this point required paying more than $1.5 million dollars in ransom money to Cook County. We are grateful for your [...]