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Rutherford-Radogno seek prison support
05/12/2008 16:58:20
By Beth Whisman
State Senators Dan Rutherford and Christine Radogno are touring the state trying to gain support for legislation that would require a longterm plan for the state's prison system. The lawmakers want to put a moratorium on closing any prisons until a plan is in place. This is reaction to the governor's decision last week to close the Pontiac Correctional Center. Rutherford says a longterm plan makes sense.
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Radongo tells WJBC's Steve Fast, the state has no real direction for the Department of Corrections and its growing population.
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The Vandalia prison closed a few years ago and earlier this year, Stateville was on the chopping block. The governor plans to hold public hearings about the Pontiac prison.
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