Chicago groups push closure of two Illinois detention centers
Two Chicago immigrant rights groups accuse Mount Vernon Jefferson County Jail in Illinois and Tri-County Justice and Detention Center in Allin of human rights violations. They urge the Obama administration to shutter the facilities, citing mistreatment of detainees and improper conditions.
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Southern Illinois
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Addressing Hidden Abuse Risks in Unmonitored Environments
Advocates warn neglect and abuse rise where oversight is absent, highlighting vulnerable individuals who lack external watchers. Experts urge structured monitoring, reporting channels, and supportive services to prevent harm and ensure accountability.
Illinois House approves revamped business tax breaks
The Illinois House endorsed a revised package of business friendly tax breaks worth about 650 million dollars over the next two years, two weeks after rejecting a plan to retain Chicago area businesses.
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Springfield
Illinois House
West Frankfort soldier injured in Afghanistan blast
Twenty-year-old Chaz Ligon of West Frankfort was airlifted to Landstuhl Germany for treatment after a roadside bomb blast in Afghanistan. One soldier died, others injured. Ligon later had a leg amputated and pulmonary embolism treated. His hometown prayer service drew about 60 people at St John The Baptist Catholic Church.
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Schofield Barracks
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Menard Warden Reassigned Amid Camp Controversy
The Menard Correctional Center warden in Chester, Dave Rednour, is relocated to Pinckneyville as Mike Atchison becomes warden of the 3600 inmate Menard facility. Rednour had been linked to a 2009 fishing photo with ex-treasurer Giannoulias, a matter tied to a disability leave and a state probe.
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Department of Corrections
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Pinckneyville
Alexi Giannoulias
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