Summary

The Illinois Prison Project fights for a more humane prison system by addressing the systemic issues surrounding incarceration. Through the Chicago Reporter, the group highlights the devastating economic and humanitarian toll that the state faces due to "truth in sentencing laws" from the late 1990s. These regulations legally barred individuals from earning time on a sentence through rehabilitative programming, meaning nearly 5% of the prison population was incarcerated every year without paying for a full time, costing thousands to millions annually.

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Title

Illinois Prison Project

Description

We fight against regressive policies, racist practices, and a system that treats people as disposable.

Keywords

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A 198.202.211.1

Dates

Created 2026-03-09

Updated 2026-04-13

Summarized 2026-04-14