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flag Illinois opens shuttered execution site for rare public tour, showcasing its abandoned state since 2011.

flag A formerly active execution site in Illinois, shuttered for 13 years following the state's abolition of the death penalty, has been opened for a rare public tour, revealing its eerie, abandoned state. flag The facility, located at Stateville Correctional Center, had been unused since 2011 and had remained sealed until officials allowed journalists and researchers to document its deteriorating condition. flag The visit highlights the state’s long-standing moratorium on capital punishment and raises renewed discussion about the future of the site.

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