First Lady of Illinois and former inmate team up for criminal justice reform

Illinois First Lady MK Pritzker and Willette Benford, who spent 24 years in prison, have formed a powerful alliance to support women reentering society. Their work has led to housing and job programs, changes to state ID laws, and the planned closure of Logan Correctional Center. David Begnaud has more.

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First Lady of Illinois and former inmate team up for criminal justice reform

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