Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability
HOUSE
C.D. Davidsmeyer, Co-Chair
SENATE
David Koehler, Co-Chair
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Illinois Youth Center at Murphysboro
Murphysboro Youth Center

Location:

Department of Juvenile Justice: Illinois Youth Center at Murphysboro

 

The Department of Juvenile Justice proposes to close this facility.

 

 

 

 

Initial Public Notice to CGFA from the Agency:

September 8, 2011

Recommendation Requested by CGFA from the Agency:

September 14, 2011

Recommendation Received:

September 16, 2011

Impact Study:

September 16, 2011

Public Comment Period:

September 16, 2011 - October 16, 2011 Comments

Meeting Scheduled:

October 12, 2011 - VENUE CHANGE - Agenda - Attendance - Audio

Follow-Up Meeting For Vote - Scheduled:

October 27, 2011 - Agenda - Audio

Written Testimony:

October 12, 2011 - Testimony and Records of Appearance

Commission Motion and Vote:

Attendance/Vote

Commission Recommendation:

October 31, 2011

Facility Closure Savings Table

April 26, 2012

Status of Facility Closure Process:

Juvenile Justice Letter dated February 22, 2012

Illinois Youth Center at Murphysboro was scheduled to close August 31, 2012. Facility closure was delayed due to pending litigation.

Governor's 6/30/2012 Efficiencies Fact Sheet - FY 2013 Budget

 

The Youth Center closed January 4, 2013.