By Drew Adams
Murray, KY – A new report says the Illinois' youth prison system is an expensive failure with more than half of young offenders returning within three years of their release. Many of the children return to prison for trivial problems such as skipping school or staying out late. The report, sent initially to Governor Pat Quinn and state lawmakers is being released publicly today by the Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission. Commission Chair, Judge George Timberlake says Illinois can do better at a lower cost while making the public safer. The report was required by state law and is based on observations of prisoner review board hearings, and an analysis of parole revocations.