Members of a legislative review panel on Friday said a state proposal to replace the ancient Stateville Correctional Center in suburban Chicago makes sense, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration needs to provide more details.
However, the bipartisan Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability couldn't vote on its concerns because it lacked a quorum, with just three of 12 members appearing. Under state law, it had a June 15 deadline to render an opinion on the Democratic governor's idea — but it's only advisory and the process wouldn't be affected if they don't issue one.
