During a news conference in Chicago on Friday, Gov. JB Pritzker, along with officials from the Illinois Department of Corrections, announced plans to rebuild Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln and Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill.
Money for the projects is already part of his 2025 budget, he said. Statesville opened in 1925 while Logan opened in 1978, according to the IDOC website.
The plan estimates construction costs will total between $805 to $935 million.
“The capital funds dedicated to Stateville and Logan further demonstrate our commitment to continuing to rebuild and strengthen our state’s infrastructure,” the governor said. “These investments will allow staff to work in modern and safe facilities, ensure those who are incarcerated can safely serve out their sentences, and save taxpayers hundreds of millions in deferred maintenance costs from years of neglect.”
IDOC will work with the Capital Development Board and stakeholders on a timeline and next steps, with work to begin pending capital appropriations in the coming budget. Based on assessments of each facility and land availability, it is anticipated Stateville will be temporarily closed and demolished with a new facility to be built on its grounds.
Logan’s status is still being determined with various stakeholders, and the location of the new facility is still being finalized.
Long-term, the projects are expected to save the state an average of $34 million in annual operations savings, over the long term, by lowering overtime, maintenance, and utility costs on the facilities. Rebuilding these facilities will also save the state hundreds of millions in deferred maintenance costs that have accrued after decades of neglect, the governor’s office said.
However, work will not begin immediately. Per the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability process, construction will not commence until all requirements of the State Facilities Closure Act are met. The design and buildout of the new facilities is anticipated to be completed over the next three to five years
CHICAGO – The state of Illinois plans to rebuild two state prisons, a move that the governor’s office says will save millions due to less maintenance costs.
During a news conference in Chicago on Friday, Gov. JB Pritzker, along with officials from the Illinois Department of Corrections, announced plans to rebuild Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln and Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill.Fulton County Board Chairman accuses Department of Corrections of breaking promise
Money for the projects is already part of his 2025 budget, he said. Statesville opened in 1925 while Logan opened in 1978, according to the IDOC website.
The plan estimates construction costs will total between $805 to $935 million.
“The capital funds dedicated to Stateville and Logan further demonstrate our commitment to continuing to rebuild and strengthen our state’s infrastructure,” the governor said. “These investments will allow staff to work in modern and safe facilities, ensure those who are incarcerated can safely serve out their sentences, and save taxpayers hundreds of millions in deferred maintenance costs from years of neglect.”
IDOC will work with the Capital Development Board and stakeholders on a timeline and next steps, with work to begin pending capital appropriations in the coming budget. Based on assessments of each facility and land availability, it is anticipated Stateville will be temporarily closed and demolished with a new facility to be built on its grounds.
Logan’s status is still being determined with various stakeholders, and the location of the new facility is still being finalized.
Long-term, the projects are expected to save the state an average of $34 million in annual operations savings, over the long term, by lowering overtime, maintenance, and utility costs on the facilities. Rebuilding these facilities will also save the state hundreds of millions in deferred maintenance costs that have accrued after decades of neglect, the governor’s office said.
However, work will not begin immediately. Per the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability process, construction will not commence until all requirements of the State Facilities Closure Act are met. The design and buildout of the new facilities is anticipated to be completed over the next three to five years.
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