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Austin lawmaker, rapper visit Illinois prison to support inmates, staff amid COVID-19 pandemic

By AustinTalks | May 2, 2020

State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford headed to Stateville Saturday along with Twista and other stakeholders to deliver crucial COVID-19 supplies and advocate for the speedy release of qualified high-risk inmates

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Illinois laws passed to reduce prison overcrowding, improve public safety

By AustinTalks | June 25, 2012

Most of the legislation takes effect immediately.

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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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Between the Bars brings blogging to prisons

By Ellyn Fortino | April 12, 2012

The site allows inmates to share their talents with the world by uploading their handwritten letters, artwork, stories and poems.

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