LIBERTYVILLE – State Senator Mary Edly-Allen invites the public to attend a documentary and discussion of Stateville Calling on August 10.

“It is important our community is informed of the high costs associated with keeping aging inmates in the prison system. Elderly inmates cost our state billions of dollars, and they are the least likely to re-offend,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville).

The event will be held at the University Center of Lake County, 1200 University Center Dr. in Grayslake from 6 to 8 p.m. It will include a screening and discussion panel on Stateville Calling – an Emmy-nominated documentary that explores parole reform and the struggle of aging inmates in Illinois.

“This is an opportunity to provide the audience with a variety of perspectives and viewpoints regarding parole reform and our aging inmate population,” said Edly-Allen. “I hope this event can shed light on this issue and begin a dialogue on criminal justice reform in Illinois.”

This event is sponsored by State Senator Mary Edly-Allen and several other Lake County legislators. It is free, and those planning to attend can register here.

For questions contact Edly-Allen’s district office in Grayslake at (847) 548-5631.