April 6, 2009 - Illinois lawmakers' attempts to pass legislation that would outline how Tamms Correctional Center is governed continued to face opposition from State Department and union leaders last week. Critics said the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) should have “full discretion” over administrative changes regarding the super-maximum prison. House Bill 2633, introduced by Rep. Julie Hamos (D-Evanston), would mandate which... »