Bensinger backs forced release policy in Illinois reforms
Peter Bensinger, longtime corrections chief and now head of a Governor’s Task Force on Prison Crowding, endorses forced release under lane while citing bed shortages and rising caseloads. He favors converting mental health facilities, work camps, and intensive probation to curb inmate numbers and improve rehabilitation.
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State police fight DUIs on Route 30 with RAID patrols
District 5 state police will add patrols Thursdays and Fridays from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Route 30 from Route 45 to Route 171 to curb alcohol impaired driving. RAID aims to reduce alcohol related crashes as part of Police for Results. In May, District 5 troopers arrested 63 for driving while intoxicated. Citizens can report suspected intoxicated drivers via collect calls or channel 9 CB radio.
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