Prisons

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn can't proceed with plans to close prisons - at least for now.A state appeals court has denied his administration's request to…

Proposed amendment to appear on November ballotA Missouri appeals court panel has upheld the ballot summary for a proposed constitutional amendment that…

Updated 3:25 p.m. to show denial of all-time statistic.The number of people locked up in Illinois prisons has hit an all-time high while Gov. Pat Quinn…

Legal fight between Quinn and Union continuesThe legal fight between Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and the union that represents prisons workers continues…

The Illinois Department of Employment Security says it has started checking the roll of people receiving unemployment benefits for those who might be…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, June 25, 2012 - WASHINGTON – “I lived in a small 8-by-12 foot cage,” said Anthony C. Graves,…

Illinois lawmakers are telling Gov. Pat Quinn to reduce prison crowding with a new early release program.The House voted 68-50 Thursday to reinstate…

Out-migration is costing St. Louis County moneyMore people are moving out of St. Louis County than moving in – and they’re taking money with them.The St.…

A Justice Center prison guard is facing multiple charges of sexual contact with an inmate at the maximum security jail last year. St. Louis City Circuit…

Last week, the Missouri House passed a bill that would make it easier for children to visit their mothers in prison. It would launch a two-year test…