Illinois Launches Pilot to Give Prisoners 13 Hours of Free Calls Monthly

New Illinois pilot program offers free phone calls at prisons

A new program led by the Illinois Department of Corrections will allow free phone calls at jails and prisons, up to 15 per person per day.

Illinois launches pilot to give prisoners 13 hours of free calls monthly

An Illinois pilot program will give prisoners 775 free call minutes monthly to strengthen family ties and rehabilitation.

Illinois Starts Pilot of Free Prison-Calling Program

The Illinois Department of Corrections said Friday that it's rolling out a pilot program to provide free phone calls to people incarcerated in correctional facilities. Starting Monday, people in custody will get 775 free minutes monthly for domestic calls, it...