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| New Jail Proven Needed |
| By thesouthern.com |
| Published: 04/28/2010 |
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MARION — A recently released Illinois Department of Corrections jail inspection report pointed out many space and structural problems with the current jail. The report was a brief discussion subject Tuesday during a regular Williamson County Board meeting. The board plans a new larger structure with Poettker Construction of Breese expected to break ground in a few weeks. The new 72,000-square-foot jail will sit northeast of the courthouse and house 240 inmates. Construction costs are projected at $21 million. The current jail is in compliance with Illinois County Jail Standard that eases any fears of a shutdown, but the fact the facility was built to house 35 inmates instead of a current population of 81 reemphasized the need for new space. Structural problems the IDOC listed in its report included a buckling of the concrete floor in the all-purpose room and flooding that seeps into the courthouse. Read More. |
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