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Articles in 2011 

  • Illinois Department of Corrections Holds its First Correctional Officer Cadet Graduation of 2011
    New Correctional Cadets Will Continue the IDOC Mission of Security and Public Safety SPRINGFIELD – Feb. 18, 2011 - Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) Acting Director Gladyse Taylor announced that 144 correctional officer cadets graduated today at a ceremony held at IDOC’s Concordia Campus in Springfield.
  • IDOC Works to Help Protect Southern Illinois Community from Ohio River Flood Waters
    SPRINGFIELD - March 16, 2011 - Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) inmates from Hardin County Work Camp helped install floodgates on March 7, at Rosiclare to protect the community from the cresting Ohio River. Eight inmates along with IDOC staff worked tirelessly to stop floodwaters from entering the community.
  • Illinois Department of Corrections
    Illinois Department of Corrections Proudly Honors Top Contributor Centralia Correctional Center
    SPRINGFIELD - Thursday, March 17, 2011 - The Illinois Department of Corrections Acting Director Gladyse C. Taylor is proud to announce the contribution of the Centralia Correctional Center's voluntary donations made by employees to the State Employees Combined Appeal campaign (SECA). Centralia employees have donated both charitable contributions and blood donor contributions and taken top honors once again for their giving spirit in the recent SECA campaign.
  • IDOC “Moms and Babies” Celebrates 4th Anniversary
    DECATUR – March 29, 2011 – The Illinois Department of Corrections will celebrate the fourth year of its successful “Moms and Babies” Program on March 30th, 2011 at the Decatur Correctional Center. This program allows offenders to keep their babies after giving birth during their incarceration and no offender who has been part of this program has returned to prison on new charges since the program’s inception.
  • Illinois Department of Corrections
    Jacksonville Correctional Center Recognized for SECA Contributions
    SPRINGFIELD - April 18, 2011 – The Illinois Department of Corrections held a banquet for all adult facilities who participated in the State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA) Campaign for 2010. SECA allows employees to have the opportunity to donate to nationwide and local charities of their choice.
  • Rebecca Ginsburg at Danville Correctional Center named recipient of the Illinois Department of Corrections 2011 Volunteer of the Year Award
    SPRINGFIELD - April 19, 2011 – Rebecca Ginsburg at Danville Correctional Center was named the recipient of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) 2011 Volunteer of the Year Award at a recognition ceremony held today in Springfield. Ginsburg was among volunteers of the state's 27 adult correctional centers and its adult transition centers, who were being honored for their outstanding leadership and dedicated efforts in providing positive change in the lives of inmates.
  • Illinois Department of Corrections
    Pontiac Correctional Center raises funds for Save the Children-Japan
    PONTIAC–April 20, 2011– It was over one month ago since a massive 9.0 earthquake and tsunami struck parts of Japan including the coastal communities north of Tokyo. The men incarcerated at Pontiac Correctional Center wanted to do something to help the estimated 74,000 children which have been devastated by the disasters.
  • Illinois Dapartment of Corrections
    Governor Quinn Announces Key Appointments
    CHICAGO - April 25, 2011 - Governor Pat Quinn today announced appointments to his executive cabinet. Today’s actions are the latest in a series of appointments Governor Quinn is making as he continues to fulfill his commitment to creating jobs, fostering economic development and increasing efficiency and accountability in all areas of state government.
  • Illinois Department of Corrections Recognized for Outstanding Business Achievements
    CHICAGO - April 29, 2011 - Tribridge was pleased to announce that their client The Illinois Department of Corrections was recognized by Microsoft® with a 2011 Microsoft Dynamics Customer Excellence Award for excellence in extending Microsoft Dynamics CRM (xRM). They were honored by Microsoft executives at an awards luncheon on Monday, April 11, at Convergence 2011 Atlanta, the premier Microsoft Dynamics user conference.
  • Illinois Department of Corrections
    IDOC Inmate Work Crews Part of Flood Stop Operation
    CHICAGO –May 2, 2011– In an effort to help the storm and flood recovery operations, the Illinois Department of Corrections began providing assistance to areas of Southern Illinois on Easter, April 24th. Sandbagging operations began on that Sunday at Dixon Springs IIP and that facility has continued their work along with sending crews out into affected communities. They are not alone in their mission.
  • Illinois Department of Corrections and Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice recognize Correctional Officers of the Year for 2011
    Five front line employees awarded top honors SPRINGFIELD - May 3, 2011 - The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) today honored five outstanding front line employees as 2011 Correctional Officers of the Year at a ceremony in Springfield. The winners were chosen from a field of nominees, who were nominated for the award by their colleagues. The overall winners were chosen by the departments' executive staff.
  • Department of Corrections Planting Trees for the Future
    Inmates, staff and community engaged in cost-neutral beautification program DWIGHT – August 1, 2011 – Dwight Correctional Center will host “Planting for the Future” on August 1st at 10:30 AM at the Women’s Facility located at 23813 E. 3200 N. Road in Dwight, Illinois. This program will include the planting of 100 donated trees to the landscape, which currently boasts Civil War era trees.
  • Illinois Department of Corrections
    Department of Corrections "Mom and Me Camp" Celebrates 10th Anniversary
    Unique Program Gives Children an Opportunity to Bond with their Incarcerated Mother DECATUR – August 5, 2011 – The Illinois Department of Corrections will be hosting the Mom and Me Camp Program at two facilities in Central Illinois next week. This unique program will take place August 7 – 10, 2011 at the Lincoln Correctional Center and the Decatur Correctional Center. This is the 10th year for the program in Lincoln, and the fifth year in Decatur.
  • Illinois Department of Corrections
    Illinois Department of Corrections participates in programs, activities in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
    October 28, 2011 – October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In recognizing its importance, all Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) facilities throughout the state are participating in programs and activities to educate and seek solutions to domestic violence. Programs include educational literature, statistics, films, hot topic speakers, essay and poetry contests, anger management, parenting, victim panels, and events to raise money for local domestic violence shelters.
  • IDOC promotes HIV/AIDS awareness at Decatur Correctional Center
    A kickoff to World AIDS Day educates offenders to lower risky behavior Decatur – November 30, 2011 – The Illinois Department of Corrections women’s facility in Decatur will observe World AIDS Day with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to promote awareness of HIV/AIDS and the risky behaviors that can lead to infection.
  • Menard Correctional Center ICI inmates help to ensure less fortunate children enjoy the holidays
    MENARD - Dec. 19, 2011 - Menard Correctional Center inmates working in Illinois Correctional Industries (ICI) made the holidays brighter for the community’s less fortunate children by donating more than $1,100 to the U.S. Marine Corps League Toys for Tots Program of Randolph County. “Menard is proud to be able to facilitate the good will of these individuals, who so generously gave of their own hard earned income, as meager as it may be,” said Menard Correctional Center Warden Michael Atchison.
  • IDOC's Illinois Correctional Industries Program at Menard Correctional Center receives Green Government Award
    SPRINGFIELD - Dec. 22, 2011 - Illinois Correctional Industries (ICI) at Menard Correctional Center was the recipient of a 2011 GGCC Green Governments Award presented by Governor Pat Quinn in a recognition ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion Dec. 17, 2011. The Illinois Green Governments Coordinating Council (GGCC) Green Governments Awards recognize outstanding environmental leadership and innovative sustainability accomplishments by Illinois state agencies.
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