Illinois plans to demolish and rebuild Stateville and Logan correctional centers due to safety concerns, with Governor Pritzker's budget allocating $900 million.
The Stateville and Logan correctional centers in Illinois are set for demolition and rebuild, according to plans laid out at a hearing in Springfield. The existing facilities are deemed unsafe for staff and inmates, with repairs not being worth the cost. Governor Pritzker's proposed budget allocates $900 million for replacing these facilities. However, the prison closures could result in hundreds of job losses in Central Illinois.
May 10, 2024
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