Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration says it will close the youth correctional facility in Kewanee. Illinois Juvenile Justice Director Candice Jones says the move is necessary to save money, improve the rehabilitation of young offenders, follow nationally recognized practices and improve community safety. A state workers union says it’s worried about alternative housing for maximum-security offenders.
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