At least 18 corrections employees abused or used excessive force against incarcerated people in Illinois, according to internal corrections investigations.

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Shielded From Public View, Misconduct by Corrections Staff in Illinois Prisons Received Scant Discipline <[link removed]> At least 18 corrections employees abused or used excessive force against incarcerated people in Illinois, according to internal corrections investigations. They all remained on the job. by Shannon Heffernan, WBEZ

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