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Former Illinois Prisoner Review Board member Jeffrey Mears, who failed to receive confirmation for that post from the Illinois Senate last month, has been appointed to the Illinois Labor Relations

In a rare move earlier this week, the state Senate rejected a gubernatorial appointee to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board that passed through its Executive Appointment Committee with a recommendation.

In a rare move earlier this week, the state Senate rejected a gubernatorial appointee to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board that passed through its Executive Appointment Committee with a recommendation.

By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday named a former Cook...

Senate confirms four appointments unanimously in early Saturday vote

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday named a former Cook County judge and the chief of staff of his Republican predecessor to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board.

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Board determines whether offenders should be released from Illinois Department of Corrections custody and what the terms of their release should be.

Oreal James resigned before going to the Senate for a vote. Hours later, Eleanor Kaye Wilson failed to get the votes needed to confirm her appointment

"This is the result of failed tough-on-crime rhetoric meant merely to incite fear and score cheap political points," said Jennifer Soble, executive director of the Illinois Prison Project.