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Blog Iowa Department of Corrections (IA DOC)
ICIW in Mitchellville is Iowa's only women's state prison. It houses all sentenced women in Iowa and was central to the 2025 ACLU drug testing settlement. Here's the family guide for ICIW.
News Iowa Department of Corrections (IA DOC)
Iowa DOC settled ACLU lawsuits in 2025, agreeing to require lab confirmation of field drug tests and raise the disciplinary burden of proof to 'greater weight of evidence.' Here's what changed and why it matters.
News Illinois Department of Correction (IL DOC)
In September 2025, seven women filed federal lawsuits against Logan Correctional Center staff for sexual assault in areas without cameras. From 2021-2025, 85 complaints were filed but only 6 resulted in discipline.
News Illinois Department of Correction (IL DOC)
Illinois DOC dropped Wexford Health Sources in 2025 after a federal review found nearly 900 problems with 107 deaths, including malnourished patients. An emergency contract went to Centurion Health.
Blog Illinois Department of Correction (IL DOC)
In March 2024, Governor Pritzker announced a $900 million plan to demolish Stateville and Logan correctional centers and build two new facilities in Crest Hill, IL. Here's the full story.
Blog Will County Adult Detention Facility
Will County Jail offers GED preparation through the Center for Correctional Concerns, 24-hour medical care, dental access twice weekly, and mental health services. Here's what detainees can access.
News Will County Adult Detention Facility
On November 21, 2024, an inmate at Will County Adult Detention Center was hospitalized after three men entered his cell and beat him with a sock filled with soap bars. Here's what the incident revealed.
News Will County Adult Detention Facility
Illinois DOC conducted its annual compliance inspection of Will County Adult Detention Center on June 12, 2024. Supervisory checks improved from 89% to 95%. Here's what was reviewed.
Blog Idaho Department of Corrections (ID DOC)
IDOC houses about 8,000 people in 10 prisons and 5 reentry centers under Director Bree Derrick. Slowed revenue growth and mandatory fentanyl minimums are adding pressure to a system already at capacity.
News Idaho Department of Corrections (ID DOC)
Idaho halted a scheduled execution in February 2024 when medical staff couldn't establish IV access. IDOC updated its execution protocols in October 2024. Here's the full account and what changed.
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