Blog

Blog posts will explain the potential cost savings and the public policy reasons for providing a parole opportunity to older persons who have been in prison for a significant number of years, and are ready to be released.

Latest Report of Court-Appointed Monitor Shows Continued Inadequate Medical Care in Illinois Prisons

Dr. John Raba is the court-appointed Monitor for the Lippert class action in the federal court in Chicago, in which a consent decree was...

William J. Nissen

Mar 20, 20242 min read

Over 900 Letters Supporting Elder Parole Delivered to Illinois Officials on March 6

On March 6, 2024, advocates for the Elder Parole Bill, HB 2045, hand delivered over 900 letters supporting the bill to the Springfield...

William J. Nissen

Mar 8, 20241 min read

New Article Highlights shortcomings of the Joe Coleman Act

On August 30, 2023, Injusticewatch.org published an excellent article entitled: Medical releases for dying, disabled Illinois prisoners...

William J. Nissen

Sep 1, 20231 min read

New Article on the Costs of the Aging Prison Population

Please see the recent on-line article by Emily Widra of the Prison Policy Initiative entitled: "The aging prison population: Causes,...

William J. Nissen

Aug 15, 20231 min read

See Chicago Tonight Segment on Elder Parole that aired on June 6

On June 6, WTTW program Chicago Tonight aired its first of two segments on elder parole. This segment is well worth watching. You can...

William J. Nissen

Jun 7, 20231 min read