This research brief presents information about the health of male prisoners returning to Chicago, Illinois, after having been incarcerated in state prison. Prisoners nationwide are considered to be at higher risk for a range of chronic, infectious, and mental illnesses. This brief discusses the health status of soon-to-be released prisoners, the services they received in prison, and the health challenges they faced following release. Furthermore, this research examines the ways in which health may influence the reintegration process and offers recommendations for improved policy.
Annual report of the Green Government Coordinating Council. In this report you will read about the innovative strategies and policies recently adopted by Illinois state government agencies. These practices are reducing waste, improving the efficiency of resources, and creating a better place to work and live. The report contains; Introduction, Illinois Green Government Coordinating Council Goals, Goals to Increase Green Purchasing, Goals to Reduce Pollution and Waste, Goals to Facilitate Green Building Practices, Goals to Promote Green Policies, State Agencies and the Four Goals, Green Purchasing, Pollution and Waste eduction, Green Building Practices, Green Policies and Conclusion
It might be hard to imagine now, but your children will be heading off to college sooner than you think. The question is - will your savings be ready, too? To help you prepare for the high cost of education, the Illinois State Treasurer's Office, working with Citigroup Asset Management, has created the Bright Start College Savings Program. Bright Start is a tax-advantaged Section 529 Plan that helps parents, grandparents, relatives and friends nationwide save for a loved one's college education. So why wait, when you can get started today? After all, the day is coming sooner than you think.