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Coalition to Decarcerate IL
Changing Narratives
The Coalition to Decarcerate IL's Press Mentions

Advocacy groups petition EPA to address dangerous water quality in Illinois prisons
William Tong, Northwestern Daily

Rancid, unsafe water at Illinois prisons threatens health, violates human rights, groups allege
Brett Chase, Chicago Sun-Times

Reports of Sickening Water Conditions at Pontiac, Illinois Prison
Ihab Mikati, Sahana Rao, NRDC

Sentenced to Sickness: Dirty Water Persists in Vienna Prison
Sahana Rao, NRDC

The Illinois EPA has issued drinking water violation notices to 10 state-run prisons
Mawa Iqbal, WBEZ

Illinois prisons have unsafe water, groups warn
Brett Chase, Chicago Sun-Times

Let’s Celebrate Mothers Who Are Fighting to Set Their Loved Ones Free
Nadine Naber, Souzan Naser, Johnaé Strong, TruthOut

Protesters deliver Mother’s Day card to Pritzker’s house, demand release of incarcerated loved ones
Mari Devereaux, Chicago Sun-Times

Prisoner advocates demand end to lockdowns in Illinois prisons
Zac Clingenpeel, Chicago Sun-Times

OPINION | COVID-19 is being weaponized in Illinois prisons
Anthony Ehlers, The TRiiBE

New Surge of COVID Is Spreading “Like Wildfire” in Illinois Prisons
Brian Dolinar, TruthOut

As Coronavirus Cases Surge In Illinois Prisons, Families And Advocates Demand More Action From State Leaders
Pascal Sabino, Block Club Chi, 12/31/20

COVID-19 cases and deaths are surging again in Illinois prisons, as inmates and advocates call for more action
Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune
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