Lawsuits, Crumbling Buildings, And Other Problems Await Illinois’ New Prison Director
Governor J.B. Pritzker has nominated an Ohio prison official to lead the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Medical Care In Illinois Prisons; ‘Racial Taboo’ Film; History Of Black Music Class
On this encore edition of the 21st: We learn why the ACLU of Illinois is suing the state for providing poor medical care to inmates. We also discuss a film that's sparking conversations about race across Illinois and meet a University of Illinois team that's reaching out to local high school students to discuss the history of black music.