The IDOC inmate population has dropped 19% since March to about 30,000, in part because of the nearly 3,000 early releases. The increased testing in recent weeks helped drive the most recent jump in positive case numbers, Jeffreys said. Between March 2020 and March 2021, 2,472 inmates have left IDOC custodywith an earned discretionary sentencing credit, according to spokeswoman Jordan Abudayyeh. In addition to providing personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies, the department long ago halted in-person visits, imposed a staff mask mandate and restricted prisoners to their cells with few exceptions, such as showering. SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Department of Corrections and a number of elderly and medically vulnerable prisoners seeking early release from state prisons due to COVID-19 reached a settlement Tuesday in a lawsuit brought by the inmates against the department. Inmates with at least nine months of their sentence remaining who are considered low-risk will recei. Under current law, terminally ill or mentally incapacitated prisoners who wish to be released to the care of family in their final days must rely on a commutation from the governor. Others are still hoping to be released. LockA locked padlock The grievance alleges that he languished without meaningful medical intervention and that, after he died, his body was left in the cell for hours. The House-passed bill, HR 5682, establishes a new program of time credits (sec. This is absolutely a failure by the state, said Jennifer Soble, executive director of the Illinois Prison Project. She cared about people a whole lot, said her husband. As for what caused the resurgence, thats in dispute. Antholt said the settlement also ensures the Department of Corrections is providing training to all the relevant facilities' staff about how to accommodate the needs of vulnerable prisoners. J.B. Pritzker arent doing enough to protect elderly and medically vulnerable inmates from COVID-19 inside state prison facilities, according to a lawsuit that claims inadequate testing and sanitation supplies have created conditions where the virus can spread like wildfire.. A federal judge Friday blocked a bid by state prisoners for an accelerated release or transfer amid the coronavirus, finding state officials current processes dont violate their constitutional rights. 1. The department also reopened an old housing unit that was closed in 2016 because of mold, bad plumbing and other issues. The testing is expected to be in place systemwide by late January. This on its face seems like a really nice idea but well be dealing with the negative fallout of an ill thought-out constitutional provision.. In total, more than 10,000 inmates and staff have tested positive from the start of the pandemic. UPLC is tracking COVID-19 cases in IDOC. Im open to all things that are positive, he said. Watson Gray, 73, died of complications related to COVID-19 on Nov. 6, 2020, at Dixon Correctional Center. Im sure that those victims would love to have two to three more years with their families, except for the fact that theyre all dead, McClure said. Since then, the total number of infections has risen by more than 9,000 cases, state data shows. Officials also said they are doing more to hold staff accountable if they go unmasked at work. "Too many seriously ill people in prisons are getting substandard medical care at exorbitant cost to the state," said State Representative Will Guzzardi (D- Chicago). A stress fracture in his shin. COVID-19 cases are ticking back upward across Chicago and the rest of Illinois even as vaccine supply improves, the top doctors from the city and state warned Tuesday. In an effort to address the COVID-19 pandemic inside the states prisons, CDCR implemented emergency measures to protect all those who live and work in our state prisons, and the community at-large. J.B. Pritzker said the Corrections Department has consistently, reviewed its population foreligibilityto be grantedup to 180 daysof credit and claimed they have stepped up these efforts during the pandemic. Of the 16,000 inmates who responded, 13% alleged they sought health care related to COVID-19 in the prior week but had not received a response. The lawsuit argued that keeping medically vulnerable prisoners who are at risk of contracting COVID-19 confined in close proximity to one another violated their constitutional rights, including the right protecting individuals from cruel and unusual punishment. Her husband, Terry, said she said was a gifted nurse with a tender heart. She loved camping, travel, flea markets and yard sales. The couples daughter, Julie Rittenbaugh, thinks her father caught the virus while receiving chemotherapy for cancer in the prisons medical unit. J.B. Pritker for failure to protect the health and safety of those in prison from COVID-19, outside the Thompson Center in Chicago on Dec. 15, 2020. Members of End Illinois Prison Lockdown Coalition rally as they call out Gov. W&lP-1C/(JISe?jp}2 =U*#Ochs#U, MI6rje{ Even if they matter to no one but us., Stateville Correctional Center personnel pull carts of hand sanitizer and bars of soap on April 24, 2020. The majority were nonwhite, with 24 listed as Black. WebActions to Reduce Population and Maximize Space. But the administration hasnt provided a timeline, said Alyana Alfaro, a spokeswoman for the governor. But legislators agreed to hold the measure as they work on a compromise. Amanda Antholt, one of the attorneys representing the prisoners, said the settlement will likely affect up to 1,200 inmates across Illinois prisons. Echevarria is incarcerated at Menard Correctional Center. But more than 30% of those still locked up have a projected mandatory supervised release date before Jan. 1, 2022, meaning they are due to be set free in a year or less anyway, state data shows. More than 1,000 prisoners in Illinois are set to be released after a lawsuit settlement aimed at protecting medically vulnerable prisoners from COVID-19. March 2022 2 0Act%20v1.29.2022.pdf. xWn6+f"E^,"zhzXYE6I~T8B=BSg73tOG##LXEO}n 1mRaIm2%.yM 7{j ! 8zvv|i(8 F+A17qnR=!ZupvWTu]=$n#noOzN"D,?DoW8}'^\ Building Blocks of Success IDOT announces March dates for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program workshops. And I'm proud to turn it into law today.". In response, the states lawyers said pilot programs were underway, but broadening testing at dozens of facilities was no easy charge and more time was needed to evaluate effectiveness. J.B. Pritzkers failure to release vulnerable prisoners from overcrowded facilities will cost unnecessary loss of life behind bars and in surrounding communities, say advocates and medical professionals. A 13th Stateville inmate died in August. There was so much information that was coming and we had to figure it out for ourselves because there was just no guidance for correctional settings as it relates to this outbreak, he said. His wife, Susan Hertzberg, 78, still in prison, is trying to get a compassionate early release due to her age, health problems and the virus. Echevarria was a Chicago high school student when police arrested him in a 1999 fatal shooting he insists he did not commit. Roger and Susan Hertzberg before being convicted of marijuana trafficking for hauling nearly 50 pounds of pot through Illinois in 2012. Roger Hertzberg, 76, died of COVID-19 complications Sept. 24 at Robinson Correctional Center. On March 17th, civil rights groups signed an open letter to Governor Pritzker with demands related to prisoners in light of the COVID-19 outbreak in Illinois. J.B. Pritzker through executive clemency. If you are in contact with a friend, family member, or other loved one who is currently in IDOC custody and believe that your loved one would be comfortable with you sharing their information with us, please take a moment to fill out this survey. Watson Gray, 73, died of complications related to COVID-19 on Nov. 6, 2020, at Dixon Correctional Center. He just wanted to die with dignity outside of prison, at home with his family.. Like other Chicagoans, we have ideas about what the next mayor should do. The pandemic hit Illinois prison system hard last spring, with cases mushrooming and fatalities reported at more than a dozen facilities before cases leveled off late in the year. The most recent numbers provided by IDOC show that 87 prisoners and one staff member have died of COVID-19-related causes since the beginning of the pandemic. To see charts broken down by prison. He kept reaching out, Mom, help me. He cited the rising numbers and urged the department to act quickly because of an anticipated nationwide fall/winter surge, making a priority of prisons with large elderly populations, such as the one in Dixon. Early in the pandemic, Pritzker signed an executive order that temporarily stopped the transfers, but they resumed in early August after the Illinois Sheriffs Association filed a lawsuit challenging the order. 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The Illinois Department of Corrections and Gov. At Stateville, all but three who died were serving life sentences for murder. CHICAGO Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation today that creates a path for the compassionate release of medically incapacitated individuals by the Prison Review Board (PRB). Last April, a federal judge denied their emergency request, finding the state was not violating prisoners' constitutional rights. In the grievance, Tommy Ryburn, 61, said Bourbon had constant vomiting and diarrhea and was often too weak to get out of bed to take his medication or insulin shots. Mason said he spent the decades reading novels, writing to his family and mentoring young inmates. J.B. Pritzker and Rob Jeffreys, director of the Illinois Department of Corrections, as defendants. It does not, however, include details about hospitalizations, contact tracing or fatalities. Linda Savage, 64, a nurse at Vienna Correctional Center in downstate Vienna, died Nov. 6, 2020, of complications related to COVID-19. All 50 were men. But they described widespread illness, unsanitary conditions and struggles to get tested and receive adequate medical care. (Family photo). The screening process for staff includes temperature checks and, as of October, systemwide contact tracing. Arkee Chaney shows a painting he made about a childhood memory of his father, at his home in Westchester on Dec. 4, 2020. Bedi, though, said there are reports that a significant number of correctional officers are refusing vaccines, which continues to pose a risk to those in congregate settings. ICJIAs Research Hub is funded through a grant from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. She said the Department of Corrections already had a draft policy similar to the one reached in the agreement that was set to be implemented July 1. Watson Gray, 73, died of complications related to COVID-19 on Nov. 6, 2020, at Dixon Correctional Center. In addition, the state agreed that IDOC will continue to identify and evaluate medically vulnerable prisoners for release through legally available mechanisms, according to the terms of the settlement. The department says another source of infection is detainees being moved from county jails to prisons. Since the start of the pandemic, more than 10,800 Illinois prisoners and 4,200 staff members tested positive for COVID-19, according to the department of corrections. All three cases demand the swift release of those prisoners most vulnerable to the epidemic before they fall victim to it. More than 1,000 medically vulnerable or elderly inmates in Illinois prisons are set to be released following a settlement agreement in a lawsuit brought last spring against the head of the Illinois Department of Corrections and Gov. Through public records and interviews, the Tribune identified the first 50 inmates who died in the pandemic. Vaccinating prisoners is good public policy. At about 100 pounds and in poor health, 78-year-old Susan Hertzberg hardly poses a threat to public safety, her lawyer said. WebUNDER THE LAW EFFECTING THIS CHANGE, PRISON TERMS ARE ESTABLISHED FOR SERIOUS OFFENSES AND FOR SUPERVISED RELEASE TERMS, AND Sedelmaier died March 29 at age 59. That means prison medical copays must go. They ranged in age from 35 to 80, with a median age of 62. Bronis' son, Matthew Echevarria, is incarcerated at Menard Correctional Center. His cellmate filed a written grievance seeking an investigation into the staffs handling of the matter. To try to hinder the pandemics spread, IDOC brought in about 30 members of the Illinois National Guard to assist with routine health screenings and other duties at Stateville. As millions of Illinoisans are still waiting for their chance to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and even those who are eligible are scrambling for appointments, at least one group is largely giving up its place at the front of the vaccine line: people who work in Illinois prisons. Gov. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune). About 400 staff and 1,700 inmates are considered current cases. J.B. Pritzker expanded under an executive order last year, are defined as a "temporary leave of absence from secure custody for limited medical purposes for offenders who, because of a medical condition, are determined to be either of limited physical mobility or terminally ill.". Roger and Susan Hertzberg before being convicted of marijuana trafficking for hauling nearly 50 pounds of pot through Illinois in 2012. Im tending to believe they did nothing but left him on the floor, she said, because he went straight from his cell to a hospital.. The settlement also calls for the department to apply good behavior credits to inmates who are eligible for those credits and have at least nine months left on their sentence. Republican state Rep. Deanne Marie Mazzochi. % People are dying and theres no urgency assigned to anything, Ryan said. Indiana It is still very much a real issue., Jennifer Soble, executive director of the Illinois Prison Project, which also represented the plaintiffs in the suit, said IDOC also is working on new policies regarding electronic detention, discretionary sentencing credits and others that will help thousands of other inmates as well.. Medical furloughs, which Gov. Eddie Caumiant, regional director of the union that includes state corrections employees, said the pandemic has exacerbated staffing shortages and some staff work multiple 16-hour double shifts a week., Linda Savage, 64, a nurse at Vienna Correctional Center in downstate Vienna, died Nov. 6, 2020, of complications related to COVID-19. But some Illinois House Republicans have criticized his administration for releasing prisoners who committed violent crimes and for not being more transparent. People in Prison in Winter 2021-22 Vera Institute of Justice, February, 2022 All states and the federal prison system reduced their prison populations in 2020, but 19 states and the federal government increased the number of people incarcerated in prisons in 2021. COVID looks like it may stay. An Illinois federal judge on Friday refused to order the temporary release of nearly a third of the states prison population in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, saying the inmates arent entitled to such extraordinary relief even in these extraordinary times., A federal judge on Friday denied a request for the state to immediately release potentially thousands of at-risk detainees from Illinois prisons, saying that while the coronavirus pandemic is clearly a serious threat there was no convincing reason for a federal court to intrude here and now.". Some say they should be vaccinated with the same urgency as others in congregate settings, such as nursing homes. J.B. Pritzker through executive clemency. Similar to what happened in the outside world, the pandemic seemed under control in Illinois prisons most of the summer. Lindsey Hess, spokeswoman for Corrections Director Rob Jeffreys, said it was too early to determine how many prisoners would be released under the agreement. But prisons are among the hardest places to protect. The Illinois Department of Corrections agreed to use its best efforts to process the awards within the next month. WebGovernors in at least 11 states have issued executive orders that block new transfers into state prisons, allow early release for some prisoners, or both. COVID-19 continues to have a devastating effect on one of Chicagos most vulnerable congregate populations: jail and prison detainees. Cynthia McDonalds son, Joseph Wilson, 44, died of a COVID-19-related illness while hospitalized on April 13. Zach LaVine finished with a game-high 41 points, DeMar DeRozan added 21 and Patrick Beverley had a double-double with 10 rebounds and 10 assists. IDOC officials said that when the virus is spreading in communities, staff may contract it at home and bring it into prisons. Some politicians question states priorities. At last count, more than 3,200 staff and 6,900 inmates have been infected since the beginning of the pandemic, according to Dec. 22 state data. People incarcerated in Illinois will be among those vaccinated against coronavirus during the next phase, according to a newly released state plan. Early release from prison is sometimes He called his crimes stupid mistakes.. There have been 87 Illinois prisoner deaths due to COVID, according to the Marshall Project's database. The move was criticized by some advocates of prisoners rights because of its deteriorated state, but state officials said repairs were made and public health officials inspected it. As COVID-19 vaccination distribution has expanded across the country, incarcerated people remain one of the populations that is both most vulnerable to COVID-19 and most distrustful of medical care, according to several legal advocacy organizations. It changes and expands the compassionate release eligibility criteria; ensures the prisoners have the right to appeal the BOPs denial or neglect of the prisoners request for a compassionate release directly to court; and provides other important features, such as Gray had lived behind bars for more than 40 years, serving a life sentence for hiring a relative to kill his business partner in 1978. Chaney, who was granted a sentence commutation by Gov. Bronis' son, Matthew Echevarria, is incarcerated at Menard Correctional Center. "Illinois continues to lead the Nation in sensible criminal justice reform with Governor Pritzker's approval today of the Joel Coleman Act," said Craig Findley, Chairman of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board (PRB). To donate to our work fighting the spread of coronavirus in Illinois' prisons. Terminally ill incarcerated people would only be eligible if they have family able to care for them and are expected to die within 18 months, OConnor said, adding the new measure would be used when being imprisoned doesnt make a difference anymore., But state Sen. Terri Bryant pointed to cases in the states Department of Corrections where physicians said someone would imminently die over and over and over again.. The man was imprisoned at Stateville Correctional Center, where officials say there are now 12 men who are hospitalized, "including several requiring ventilators.". Roger Hertzberg, 76, died Sept. 24, 2020, at Robinson Correctional Center of COVID-19 complications while undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. The advocates accuse the governor of dragging his feet in the face of a pandemic, putting prisoners and staff at greater risk. Already approved by the state Senate, it will go before voters, appearing on Illinois ballot in 2022. 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Press Release - Tuesday, February 21, 2023 ChicagoGovernor JB Pritzker today announced he will join the Reproductive Freedom Alliance (RFA), a non-partisan group of state Governors focused on working alongside one another to identify best practices for legislative and executive Read more here! "Thanks to the many advocates and General Assembly sponsors Senator John Connor and Representative Will Guzzardi, more families will get to say goodbye to their loved ones the way we all hope to get to when the time comes: together. The Illinois Department of Corrections and a number of elderly and medically vulnerable prisoners seeking early release from state prisons due to COVID After a deadly second wave of the coronavirus pandemic in Illinois prisons sickened thousands of workers and inmates, the state will begin vaccinating both groups in the coming week a plan that drew praise from advocates but provoked the ire of some lawmakers who argue criminals should not be prioritized. State Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford, D-Maywood, and then future state Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, on the Senate floor last year. gz mThHw Prisons in Illinois, nationally face staff shortages as correction officers quit amid COVID. About 1,000 Illinois prison inmates nearing the end of their sentences could soon be released under a settlement announced Tuesday in a federal lawsuit filed as the Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP file. Dozens of legal and community advocacy groups signed an open letter Monday urging the Illinois Department of Public Health to prioritize incarcerated individuals and staff working in jails and prisons in its COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Op-ed: The vaccine showdown no one is talking about: An Illinois mandate vs. the state's prison staffs. Federal sentencing and prison experts Maureen Baird, Mark H. Allenbaugh, and Alan Ellis evaluate the effectiveness of the First Step Act, a bipartisan bill passed in 2018. Stateville Correctional Center, a maximum security state prison for men in Crest Hill, on March 30, 2020. ESSENTIALLY, ONLY INFORMATION ON PRISONERS RELEASED IN THE 1970'S IS AVAILABLE IN ANY DETAIL. Many of these men were convicted of horrific acts of violence, often in their youth. Over four months, only one inmate died of COVID-19 systemwide. I could hear it in his voice, that he was close, said Susan Hertzberg, as quoted in a petition her lawyer filed with the state seeking early release. A spokesperson for Pritzker was not immediately available for comment. The message to everyone across this country and across the state is that their workers want to be prioritized, the Chicago Democrat said. The application of credits is expected to begin within the next 30 days, the court document states. Mason was freed from Pontiac Correctional Center on Nov. 25 by Gov. May 12, 2020: Arkansas state officials announced that 300 inmates had been released from state prisons, and the states Board of Corrections have made over 1,200 inmates eligible for parole since April. Citing his age and poor health, Grays lawyer made a final plea for mercy dated Nov. 5. The Illinois Department of Corrections will identify medically vulnerable and elderly prisoners eligible for early release or electronic home monitoring. 3 0 obj The Senate passed a bill that could allow terminally ill prisoners WebThe Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. But state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi, R-Elmhurst, called the language of the amendment problematic, saying that the actual meaning of the provision might be left up to the Illinois Supreme Court. An amended lawsuit filed against Rob Jeffreys, director of the Illinois Department of Corrections, and Gov. Groups that track national virus data for state and federal prisons, such as the COVID Prison Project and The Marshall Project, place Illinois about average on lists comparing infections based on inmate populations, but Illinois has one of the higher death tolls. The releases are set to resume soon. Mayor poses question to casino opponents: Do you want your taxes raised? And a dangerous backlog of people in county jails awaiting transfer would be reduced. PNx SgXBN_]W*o!'13! ". At UPLC, we are doing our best to stay up to date on the latest COVID-19 developments at IDOC facilities around the state. Inmates with at least nine months of their sentence remaining who are considered low-risk will receive 60 days of good behavior credit, while those considered medium-risk will be awarded 30 days credit. There is no question that COVID was going to make it into the prisons. That tragedy was preventable.. On April 2, 2020, in response to the swiftly spreading coronavirus epidemic in Illinois' prisons, a consortium of the area's leading civil rights attorneys and community advocates filed three cases seeking release of prisoners. Worldwide there are 11m behind bars, according to Penal Reform International, a pressure group. He said the department has responded aggressively to a challenging public health crisis that has yet to yield. As of Monday, more than 10,800 state inmates and 4,200 staff members had tested positive for the virus, according to IDOC statistics posted online. Stateville Correctional Center personnel pull carts of hand sanitizer and bars of soap on April 24, 2020. Press Release - Tuesday, February 21, 2023 On April 2, 2020, in response to the swiftly spreading coronavirus epidemic in Illinois' prisons, a consortium of the area's leading civil rights attorneys and community advocates filed three cases seeking release of prisoners. Prisons and their surrounding communities would be safer. SPRINGFIELD The right of Illinois workers to organize and to bargain collectively could soon be codified into the states constitution, and the terminally ill could soon secure early release from prison more quickly under measures that passed through the General Assembly Wednesday. House Bill 3665, also known as the Joe Coleman Medical Release Act, reflects the administration's commitment to bringing about true, meaningful reform in the justice system. That is the highest figure ever. This landmark legislation requires that PRB both verify eligibility for release and consider victim statements in making its determinations.". This can include circumstances where an individual may be non-ambulatory due to a spinal injury. Chicago Tribunes Annie Sweeney contributed. At UPLC, we are doing our best to stay up to date on the latest COVID-19 developments at IDOC facilities around the state. Mason was freed from Pontiac Correctional Center on Nov. 25 by Gov. A man incarcerated at the Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill is among eight new deaths from the Coronavirus in Illinois, and 18 other inmates were taken to AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, officials said. Currently, 57 inmates and 90 employees have tested positive for COVID-19, the records show. ", [{"code":"en","title":"Illinois' Virtual Agent","message":"Hello"},{"code":"es","title":"Agente virtual de Illinois","message":"Hola"}]. Echevarria is incarcerated at Menard Correctional Center. He mentored younger men and ran an inmates chapter of the Jaycees charity, as well as other prison programs. ), Gov. by Wendy Sawyer , January 11, 2022 The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) has released a lot of new data over the past few weeks that help us finally see both Illinois will soon begin vaccinating prisoners against COVID-19. To stay up-to-date on our work,subscribe to our newsletter. 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