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Why Did an Illinois Prison Fail to Stop 70 Fires?

Three key takeaways from our investigation of the epidemic of fires at the Joliet Treatment Center.

Analysis • 08.11.2026

Illinois Lawmakers Decry Prison’s ‘Gut-Wrenching,’ ‘Heartbreaking’ Conditions

After The Marshall Project found scores of fires set by men at a Joliet prison, legislators want improved fire safety and mental health treatment.

News • 08.04.2026

A Prison on Fire

Designed to help people with serious mental illness, Joliet Treatment Center repeatedly failed to prevent or respond to fires, despite two deaths.

Feature • 07.24.2026

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