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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1981
Page
5
The piece surveys Illinois jails, detailing chronic underfunding, staff shortages, and overcrowded facilities. It cites rising inmate deaths, including Edward Conklin, and argues jails function as a system for the indigent. It notes bail gaps and the high cost of new spaces, with PACE education offering some rehabilitation.
The Southern Illinoisan reports that Southern Illinois jails are mostly old or marginal, with Randolph County the only one meeting space standards. Jackson and Williamson Counties face bond votes or repairs, Perry County may close without a new jail, and Franklin County has ongoing structural and fire-space violations. The piece emphasizes aging facilities, evolving jail philosophies, and staffing and inmate challenges.
The Illinois Associated Press Task Force on jails was a cooperative effort of the AP and twenty member newspapers including The Thern Illinoisan. Interviews and information were provided by reporters from participating papers and Southern Illinois jails coverage accompanies the task force reports.
Illinois counties say voters and state policy block jail funding as many jails fail health and safety standards. Experts warn overcrowding in prisons may worsen local facilities. officials seek increased state aid, while counties push for funding to upgrade or expand jails and meet standards.
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