Department of Corrections Director Blames Illinois Lawmakers For Lack Of Spending On Prison Books

Department of Corrections Director Blames Illinois Lawmakers For Lack Of Spending On Prison Books

Last spring, Illinois Newsroom reported that the Illinois Department of Corrections spent less than $300 on books for all of its prisons the prior year. In a recent interview, IDOC Director John Baldwin said state lawmakers dictate how the agency spends its money. Data obtained via an open records request shows the department used to…