The new IDOC facility will be built in Crest Hill. It will cost $1 billion and will hold 800 women and 1,500 men.
Logan Correctional will remain open during construction, and there is no tentative opening date for the Crest Hill facility.
Bills likely to be discussed throughout the summer for possible revival in veto session.
Acting AG Todd Blanche defends Chicago’s U.S. attorney as calls for his resignation mount.
The actor in question is being permanently banned, and The Muni wants anyone else who may have been a victim to contact the organization as soon as possible.
Gregory Gilmore was given his oath Monday.
Ammons is the daughter of State Representative Carol Ammons and Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons.
Bryan Hatcher, 22, is accused of grooming, possessing child sexual assault material, and sharing a sexual video of an adult woman without her consent.
Dozens of bills passed on the final session days — here are some of the most significant.
Williams wants to spread the word about the police chief — and the mayor.