Preteens accused of crimes won’t be locked up at Cook County juvenile center

Preteens accused of crimes won’t be locked up at Cook County juvenile center

Children under 13 who are accused of crimes will no longer be locked up in Cook County.

Under a law passed unanimously Wednesday by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, the county will find alternatives to detaining kids arrested in the county.

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