Quantcast
breaking news

Lawmakers let prison decision lapse

Updated: December 5, 2012
watch video
SPRINGFIELD -- State facilities on Governor Quinn's chopping block are one step closer to shutting their doors. Lawmakers did not override Quinn's veto to close two state prisons and two adult transition centers. He wanted them closed to save money.

Now, a pending lawsuit is the only thing keeping the facilities running. If the judge gives the "go ahead" the facilities will close.

Comments

Readers Feel...

hello
Related Content

HOOPESTON -- People are grateful for the friends they're making in their new home....

CHAMPAIGN -- Parkland College is giving kids a chance to explore all kinds of interests this summer. ...

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY -- This week's Most Wanted is 46-year old Terry Mabry....

RANTOUL -- Authorities are investigating damage to the Command Center Building in the 800-block of Arends Boulevard....

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY -- Police are blaming fog for six crashes Monday morning....

CHAMPAIGN -- Salt & Light is changing the way it helps people in hopes of not running out of supplies....

HOOPESTON -- Known as the Sweet Corn Capitol of the World, Our Town celebrates the title every year....

CHAMPAIGN -- Police from the University of Illinois and Champaign Bomb Squad were called to investigate a suspicious suitcase....

Update: 4:00 pm, 6/17/13, Monday    DECATUR -- The Macon County coroner has made contact with the next of kin of a woman who was found dead in a portable toilet....

Update: 2:33 pm    CHAMPAIGN -- Police released a description of a suspect believed to be involved in a shooting early Monday morning....

 
More From WCIA News
  • ADM Moving in at Research Park
    Tuesday, August 14, 2007 @11:43 AM
    Another big announcement for the U of I Research Park as Fortune 500 company, Archer Daniels Midland makes their move official.
    Read More»
  • Allegations of Animal Cruelty
    Monday, August 13, 2007 @ 5:32 PM
    Vermilion County Investigates Animal Cruelty Claims at County Shelter
    Read More»
  • Local Nursing Home Responds To Abuse Allegations
    Monday, August 13, 2007 @ 5:17 PM
    Nurse Is Accused of Holding Down And Threatening Residents
    Read More»
  • Fired State Workers Return to Work
    Monday, August 13, 2007 @ 4:20 PM
    Two state workers fired after the state says they used unfair hiring practices are now back on the job after more than a year off....
    Read More»
  • Camp Kesem Brings New Hope
    Monday, August 13, 2007 @ 1:10 PM
    Kids who are coping with a parent's cancer are finding some shoulders to lean on. Camp Kesem is a week-long camp run by U of...
    Read More»
 
Connect with ciLiving

 
 
 
©1998 - 2013 Illinoishomepage.net
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
All Rights Reserved