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1. Article number 1 - COVID-19 Response
2. Article number 2 - IDOC's Re-Entry Unit helps incarcerated men and women successfully integrate back into society
3. Article number 3 - Recognizing Our Military Heroes
4. Article number 4 - Men and Women in Custody Share Stories of Racial Injustice

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  COVID-19 Response

  The Illinois Department of Corrections is publicly tracking all confirmed COVID-19 cases within our agency. Please refer to the COVID-19 webpage for the most updated information and resources available.
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  IDOC's Re-Entry Unit helps incarcerated men and women successfully integrate back into society

  In January 2020, IDOC created a new division focused on providing the necessary services to people returning to society. Over the past year, the Re-Entry team has already increased Medicaid enrollment, helped more women receive SNAP benefits, removed time constraints on birth certificates and allowed men and women to apply for jobs before their release.
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  Recognizing Our Military Heroes

  IDOC employs a large number of veterans and active duty military personnel. We are grateful for their service and sacrifice.
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  Men and Women in Custody Share Stories of Racial Injustice

  Two Roads, an e-zine developed by men at Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center, recently published a special edition on race. The issue includes stories from men and women in custody about their personal experiences with racial injustice and suggestions for improving race relations in society.