Crisis At Stateville
We in prison are in a unique and unfortunate position. We are in the care of the state. The state of Illinois, IDOC
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Prison Pandemic
Vaccines Aren’t Enough To Prevent The Spread Of COVID-19 In Prisons
The lack of COVID-19 protections in prisons show officials believe that inmates are less than human, that they do not deserve to be
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Urge The Governor To Reinstate Prison Visits
Sign the petition: urge the Governor to create a plan to open up prisons to loved ones. CLICK
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Solitary Confinement Policies Could Make The Prison Pandemic Worse
In December, COVID-19 infections in prisons in the United States hit a record 25,000 in one week. Among correctional staff that month, there
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REDEMPTION AT STATEVILLE: Battling False Hope 4 Cookies At A Time
He did time in Pontiac. He did time in Menard. He did time in Stateville. Those places held Smiley but they will not
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COVID-19 And Illinois Prisons Virtual Town Hall
State Representative La Shawn K. Ford hosts a virtual town hall to discuss state prison conditions during COVID-19. This town hall is a
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COVID-19: Coming To A Jail Near You
Jails have become petri dishes for COVID-19. The majority of people in jail have not been convicted of a crime, yet they are
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Stimulus, Round 2: Incarcerated People Will Be Eligible For New Round Of Payments
In the wake of the recently passed stimulus bill, many Americans are complaining about the paltry direct payments of $600. Without detracting from
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1 In 5 Prisoners In The US Has Had COVID-19, 1,700 Have Died
One in every five state and federal prisoners in the United States has tested positive for the coronavirus, a rate more than four
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Sheriff’s Office Suspends In-Person Visits at Cook County Jail
The Cook County sheriff’s office announced Sunday it will be suspending in-person visits at the Cook County Jail in hopes of warding off
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