A reality check on Illinois prisons
What happens now that a lawsuit aimed at improving mental healthcare at Illinois prisons was recently dismissed?
“Prisoncast” connects incarcerated Illinoisans and their families
For the second year in a row, Illinois public radio stations are preparing to air 'Prisoncast.' It allows the incarcerated and their families to connect via music, moments, and information.
Northern Illinois prison unit to close following deaths, allegations of mistreatment
An investigative report shed light on deadly conditions within a special unit of the prison in Thomson, Illinois, and last week, the announcement came that the unit would close. The 21st was joined by one of the reporters who's been following the story.
Investigating deaths at the Thomson prison
Following the deaths of 7 incarcerated people, the Marshall Project and NPR co-published an investigation into conditions at the U.S. penitentiary in Thomson, Illinois.
Abuse Allegations In An Illinois Prison
An investigative story is looking into the death of Larry Earvin, a former inmate at Western Illinois Correctional Center, which spurred federal assault and civil rights charges.