Local officials are not happy about the Illinois Department of Corrections’ decision to relocate Logan Correctional Center from Lincoln to Crest Hill, but a state senator from Joliet says the move is cost-effective.
State Senator Sally Turner, state Rep. Bill Hauter and Logan County Board Chair James Glenn called the decision ill-advised and devastating.
Lincoln Mayor Tracy Welch said his community would likely see a reduction in population.
State Sen. Rachel Ventura of Joliet said it will be more cost-effective to build two prisons simultaneously in Will County.
Ventura said the cost estimate for the new Stateville facilities remained unchanged at $900 million.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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