Willie Wilson bails 46 inmates out of Cook County Jail

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Businessman Willie Wilson bailed 46 inmates out of the Cook County Jail Wednesday afternoon.

This isn't the first time he's stepped in to help non-violent detainees who can't make bail.

According to a spokesperson, Wilson has spent $50,000 of his own money to bail out a total of 107 people.

Wilson is also planning a Thanksgiving meal for all of the people he has helped get out of jail.