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flag Illinois starts pilot giving inmates 13 free monthly domestic calls via tablets, Nov. 3, 2025.

flag Illinois is launching a pilot program on November 3, 2025, providing inmates with nearly 13 hours of free domestic phone calls monthly through personal tablets with Wi-Fi and a phone app. flag The Voices of Connections initiative, run by the Illinois Department of Corrections and supported by First Lady MK Pritzker’s office, aims to strengthen family bonds, support rehabilitation, and improve reintegration. flag Calls are limited to the monthly allotment, with no rollover or transfer of unused minutes. flag The program, set to run through June 2026, will be evaluated for potential extension based on usage and cost data.

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