COVID-19 continues to have a devastating effect on one of Chicago’s most vulnerable congregate populations: jail and prison detainees. At least 153 inmates and 147 staffers in Illinois state prisons are currently diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) website.
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On Monday April 20th, State Sen. Patricia Van Pelt (Dist. 5th) sent out an email filled with resources that could assist families cope with school closures.
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