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West Side minister urges youth to follow in MLK’s footsteps

By AustinTalks | January 17, 2022

Rev. Ira Acree urged Providence St. Mel students to take action in the tradition of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor him by becoming activists in your community, the Austin pastor said. Also Monday, state Rep. La Shawn Ford met with young detainees at the Cook County Jail.

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Chicagoans seek early release for loved ones in Illinois prisons

By Suzanne McBride | March 30, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has family members frantic to get their loved ones released from Illinois prisons. State officials announced on Monday that an inmate from Stateville Correctional Center has died, and 12 other prisoners have been hospitalized and are being treated for the coronavirus.

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New law makes it easier for the incarcerated to vote

By Rep. La Shawn Ford | February 18, 2020

State lawmaker La Shawn Ford reminds Chicagoans of a new law that allows people awaiting trial to vote in elections.

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Sen. Duckworth, advocates push for bill to lower phone calls from prison

By Suzanne McBride | December 18, 2019

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth introduced the Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act with the aim of reducing the costs of phone calls made by the 2 million people incarcerated across the U.S. and their families. The lawmaker and others pushing for the legislation, including the American Jail Association, say the current system lacks competition and results in high and unreasonable rates.

Community

Life after prison

By AustinTalks | June 24, 2015

State Rep. La Shawn Ford will host a free breakfast July 3 on how ex-cons can rebuild their lives.

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Art exhibition features work of incarcerated youth

By Jessica Wenck | July 11, 2014

The third annual Free Write Jail Arts & Literacy Program’s show will be held tonight from 6 to 10 p.m. at 1932 S. Halsted St.

Community

West Side children visit their dads in prison

By Rep. Danny Davis | June 19, 2014

Last weekend’s trip to the Sheridan Correctional Center highlights the importance of kids maintaining contact with their incarcerated parents.

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Mandatory STD disclosure among inmates may become law

By Ellyn Fortino | May 29, 2012

The bill sponsored by West Side Illinois State Sen. Kimberly Lightford passed both the House and Senate; now it’s up to Gov. Pat Quinn to sign it.

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