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7: Where Life is Precious, Life is Precious

Motive by WBEZ Chicago

May 19, 202200:35:45Society & Culture

Prisons helped rural towns, while Black communities in Chicago paid a heavy price. Now, rumors swirl that parts of Pontiac prison may close.

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7: Where Life is Precious, Life is Precious is an episode from Motive by WBEZ Chicago. Prisons helped rural towns, while Black communities in Chicago paid a heavy price. Now, rumors swirl that parts of Pontiac prison may close. The episode...

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