Illinois Prisons Refusing New Prisoners As COVID-19 Spreads – WBEZ (Chicago)

An executive order halting new prison admissions was issued Thursday by Gov. JB Pritzker as a total of 12 corrections staff and prisoners have tested positive for COVID19. The order will likely have the biggest impact on county jails, under the authority of sheriffs, where people are typically incarcerated prior to being admitted to the state prison system.

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