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| Kewanee prison will remain open |
| By bcrnews.com- Lyle Ganther |
| Published: 05/24/2016 |
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KEWANEE — Legislators and local leaders applauded a decision on Friday, May 20, to convert the Illinois Youth Center at Kewanee to adult prisoner use. State Rep. Don Moffitt (R-Gilson), State Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria), State Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Rock Island), and State Rep. Mike Smiddy (D-Port Byron) were joined by employees, county officials, city and economic leaders at a press conference. “Sen. Weaver and I are pleased to announce we have a letter of commitment from Gov. (Bruce) Rauner that IDOC will re-utilize IYC-Kewanee as a correctional facility. This announcement only became a reality with the combined legislative and Kewanee area community effort. This is good for the community, good for jobs, and good for the taxpayers,” said Moffitt. “I want to thank Gov. Rauner for making this commitment.” “We look forward to helping ensure the Illinois Department of Corrections realize its goals to help rehabilitate our state’s inmate population and provide the justice that our courts seek. I know the addition of the Kewanee Youth Center into IDOC’s inventory will be an asset,” Weaver said. “I want to thank the governor’s office and the Department of Corrections for a continuing commitment to Kewanee, Henry County and criminal justice reform.” Read More. |
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