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Il. Dept. of Corrections FOIA response: 85 'transgender' inmates housed at women's prison including 12 biological males

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) has confirmed that 85 transgender inmates are currently housed at Logan Correctional Center, the state’s only women’s prison—12 of which are biological males.

By Sangamon Sun reports | Jun 13, 2025

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Former Logan Correctional Facility inmate on trans prisoners: ‘It really undermines womanhood’

A former Logan Correctional Center inmate is speaking out about the dangerous conditions she experienced at the state's lone prison for women, where biological males who identify as female are permitted to serve their time.

By Sangamon Sun reports | May 28, 2025

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From Prairie State Wire

Illinois Rifle Association's Pearson says HB4150 is 'designed to destroy the firearms industry’

By Prairie State Wire | 3 years ago

The head of the Illinois State Rifle Association is pushing back against a bill that would allow civil penalties for those who handled weapons later used in a violent crime.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois voters shoot down Fair Tax proposal

By Savannah Howe | 4 years ago

Illinois voters rejected a progressive income tax amendment that was criticized for having potentially devastating impacts on the state's taxpayers by removing the flat tax rate, skyrocket small business taxes by 47% and allow the possibility of taxing retirees.

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Lisa Sanders earns 48 percent more during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 24, 2020

Lisa Sanders earned $103,600 during 2019, a 48 percent increase over the previous year, working for the Illinois Department of Corrections as a correctional counselor, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

From Prairie State Wire

Wirepoints makes a data-backed argument about why Illinoisans 'can and must get back to work'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

When Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed off on the stay-at-home order that essentially shut off Illinois' economy five weeks ago, few could argue with his reasoning. Now, though, a government watchdog group claims the current reality warrants opening the state back up.

From Prairie State Wire

Hundreds of ICU beds, nearly 2,000 ventilators not in use in Illinois, tally shows

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

Close to 60% of the Illinois’ ventilators and nearly 30% of the state’s intensive care unit beds remain available to treat COVID-19 patients, according to hospital utilization numbers reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois Health Department refutes complaints about its COVID-19 data

By Juliette Fairley | 5 years ago

A visit to the department's website on April 13, however, failed to yield data on deaths by zip code

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois officials report 528 coronavirus deaths, with 16,422 confirmed cases

By LGIS New Service | 5 years ago

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois numbered 16,422 as of April 9, with the total number of deaths linked to the virus reaching 528, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois has enough ventilators for COVID-19 patients, according to state's data

By Juliette Fairley | 5 years ago

If Gov. J.B. Pritzker gets the 4,000 ventilators he's requested, Illinois could end up with 2,280 more ventilators than it needs under worst-case scenario projections for the coronavirus crisis in Illinois, according to an analysis of recently released data from the state.

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Richard Knight earns $60,000 at Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice in 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 1, 2020

Richard Knight earned $60,000 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice as a corrections food service supervisor, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Shawona Knight earns $53,300 at Illinois Department of Human Services in 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 1, 2020

Shawona Knight earned $53,300 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services as a mental health technician, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Ryan Knight earns $106,800 at Illinois Department of Corrections in 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 1, 2020

Ryan Knight earned $106,800 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections as a correctional lieutenant, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Randy Knight earns $45,500 at Illinois Department of Revenue in 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 1, 2020

Randy Knight earned $45,500 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Revenue as a revenue tax specialist, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Robert Knight earns $59,900 at Illinois Department of Transportation in 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 1, 2020

Robert Knight earned $59,900 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Transportation as a highway maintainer, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

From Prairie State Wire

In light of COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois Business Alliance calls on Gov. Pritzker and General Assembly to take graduated income tax proposal off the ballot

By Prairie State Wire reports | 5 years ago

Chicago, IL (March 19, 2020) – The Illinois Business Alliance is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois General Assembly to remove the graduated income tax amendment from the 2020 General Election ballot.

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Lisa Roth earns three percent more during 2019 working for the Illinois Secretary of State

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 15, 2020

Lisa Roth earned $44,400 during 2019, a three percent increase over the previous year, working for the Illinois Secretary of State as a public service representative, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Lisa Robinson earns seven percent more during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 15, 2020

Lisa Robinson earned $108,500 during 2019, a seven percent increase over the previous year, working for the Illinois Department of Human Services as a senior public service administrator, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Lisa Salzburg earns eight percent more during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 15, 2020

Lisa Salzburg earned $50,300 during 2019, an eight percent increase over the previous year, working for the Illinois Department of Human Services as a support service worker, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

From Prairie State Wire

Republican lawmakers disappointed in governor's budget proposal

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Illinois Republicans were disappointed after hearing Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal last week