Savings from shuttering Stateville’s maximum security prison minimal as reception center grows – Chicago Tribune*

Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill on Sept. 25, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)“With Stateville empty and the NRC now fully staffed, we can focus on rebuilding Stateville into a state-of-the-art facility centered on rehabilitation,” said state Sen. Rachel Ventura, whose district includes Stateville. “Investing in better living conditions and meaningful programming is essential to reducing recidivism and improving outcomes.”
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Fed up neighbor
1 year ago

So if statesville is shuttered why is the visitors parking full every weekend, statesville is only 2 miles from me.

Hello, Indiana!
1 year ago

Ventura, always first on board to squander taxpayers money with the latest warm fuzzy socialist program, certainly has a soft spot for felons and “ restorative “, ie ineffective, justice programs. That she voted against the Laken Riley bill along with her fellow progressives is all we need to know.

Hello Indiana!
1 year ago

Correction: Underwood, Davis, Durkin and Ducksworth voted against the bill, amongst other Dems. Couldn’t find evidence Ventura did.

Maxine Banks
1 year ago
Reply to  Hello Indiana!

Well she wouldn’t have the opportunity to vote on a bill before Congress if she’s in the IL General Assembly…

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