Menard prison staff picket, citing unsafe working conditions Menard prison staff picket, citing unsafe working conditions Amid worker shortage, union says facility has seen a surge in violence
Lawmakers pass on oversight vote for Pritzker’s prison closure, rebuild plan Lawmakers pass on oversight vote for Pritzker’s prison closure, rebuild plan Two prisons in disrepair slated for demolishment but one’s relocation still up in the air
Communities, commission push Pritzker admin for more prison plan details Communities, commission push Pritzker admin for more prison plan details Legislative panel set to make recommendation on closures later this week
Lawsuit alleges sexual abuse was rampant in state-run juvenile detention centers Lawsuit alleges sexual abuse was rampant in state-run juvenile detention centers 95 former detainees sue over abuse they allegedly experienced from 1996 to 2017
Capitol Briefs: State announces parks funding; comptroller warns of tax scams; State Police unveil building plan Capitol Briefs: State announces parks funding; comptroller warns of tax scams; State Police unveil building plan $55 million in grant funding will go to 111 local park projects