Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC)

A state plan to rebuild two aging prisons has some state and local government leaders in Logan County concerned about the future of a facility that provides nearly 500 jobs in the area.

Dr. Luke Fairless and Sgt. Joe Valentin co-host the video podcast, The 4th Shift: Mind, Body, Badge. It addresses the emotional wellness needed for corrections staff at Illinois prisons.

Mold, leaky roofs, sewage backups, unsafe drinking water and raccoon infestations are at the top of the list. Next up: dire staffing shortages and an aging population.

Lawyers are asking a federal judge to hold the state of Illinois in contempt over the way it deals with mental illness in prisons.The federal courts…

The Illinois Department of Corrections is being cited for a range of problems in an audit released Wednesday. There were 46 findings over a two-year…

After decades of growth, the number of men and women in the Illinois prison system has declined sharply in the last several years. A complex blend of…

News Analysis — The Illinois Department of Corrections did not fare well in a recent state audit. Among the findings was that the agency could not account…

Illinois lawmakers want to eliminate medical co-pays for prisoners.They’re currently charged $5 to see a doctor or dentist. But advocates say that can be…

Governor J.B. Pritzker has nominated an Ohio prison official to lead the Illinois Department of Corrections.It’s one of the toughest jobs in state…

Illinois lawmakers want to divert more people convicted of crimes from prison to boot camp.Legislation being considered in the Illinois Senate would let…