The recent attack on two correctional employees by an offender at Pontiac Correctional Center is a stark reminder of the dangers that IDOC staff face on the job every single day—and the urgent need for improved safety measures. The sergeant who was stabbed in the neck is now recovering from his injuries, thanks in no small part to the immediate response of coworkers, who quickly got him medical treatment and restrained the offender. | AFSCME Council 31

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Pontiac Correctional Center in Illinois, like many prisons in small towns, is a big part of the community — woven right into its tight-knit fabric. This week, we go inside to see what happens when two Black women, not from the largely white area, get jobs at one of the toughest prisons in the state. Listen to Episode 2 of “Motive” wherever you get your podcasts: http://ow.ly/mB3550IC9VW | WBEZ