A historic but dilapidated Illinois prison will close while replacement is built, despite objections
The Illinois Department of Corrections has spent September moving hundreds of inmates from Stateville Correctional Center in ...
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Local State Senator Addresses Public on Shawnee Correctional Center Incident
An incident took place at the Shawnee Correctional Center recently, and a local lawmaker is speaking on the matter.
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Protections sought for prison workers in closing of aging Illinois prison
(John Patsch/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The union representing state prison workers is seeking ...
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11 Sentenced in Jackson County Last Week, Ranging from 2-12 Years at Illinois Department of Corrections
The Jackson County State's Attorney provided information on 11 convicted people who were convicted and all sentenced to time ...
Corrections director grilled over prison safety, closures and parole board errors
(The Center Square) – The acting director of the Illinois Department of Corrections took a grilling from legislators looking ...
Video puts suspect car at the scene of 2021 triple homicide in Springfield neighborhood
A detective testified a Springfield man was in the home where a triple homicide took place hours before victim's fiancée.
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Two hospitalized after searching cell in Illinois River Correctional Center
Two jailers were sent to the hospital after searching a cell at the Illinois River Correctional Center on Wednesday.
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Protections sought for prison workers in closing of aging Illinois prison
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The union representing state prison workers is seeking a federal court order that the Illinois Department of Corrections ensure the rights and safety of employees as it ...