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After Mentally Ill Prisoner Dies in Illinois 'Supermax' Prison, Reforms Are Promisednew

As human rights organizations stepped forward to speak for Robert Foor, a 33-year-old who died in June after nearly 11 years in isolation at the Tamms Closed Maximum Security Unit, the Illinois Department of Corrections announced its plans to reform the southern Illinois “supermax” prison.
Illinois Times  |  Amanda Robert  |  09-24-2009  |  Crime & Justice

Klutzo's Resumenew

Accused pedophile had numerous jobs, some with children. (One gig he didn't get: Illinois Times contributor.)
Illinois Times  |  Amanda Robert  |  11-15-2007  |  Crime & Justice

No-beg Zone: Springfiled's Anti-panhandling Ordinancenew

Illinois considers fines or community service for panhandling.
Illinois Times  |  Amanda Robert  |  08-02-2007  |  Crime & Justice

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