House Republicans want answers on inmate early releases

Some House Republicans said Monday that Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration has not been open with lawmakers about just which inmates have been released from state prison during the COVID-19 pandemic and the reasons for the releases.In addition to demanding more information, one representative – John Cabello of Machesney Park – held out the possibility of a lawsuit to force greater disclosure. He suggested the administration could be violating the Crime Victims Bill of […]