By Mark Reccek |
Apr 27, 2015
Donald Stolworthy, the Illinois Department of Corrections' (DOC) acting director, recently sent a memo to Gov. Bruce Rauner, identifying several problem areas within the state prison system. Currently, the state spends an estimated $38,268 per inmate per year. For many years, Illinois Senate Republicans have sought reforms to reduce costs, improve safety and increase efficiency within the prison system.