Thomson
Dec 17, 2009

Photos: Thomson Correctional Center

Inside the Illinois Gitmo and the decision to bring terrorists to the heartland. See Full Gallery

Sponsored
Dec 17, 2009

Thomson Residents: Scared, but Jobs Would Be "Fantastic"

Thomson Residents: Scared, but Jobs Would Be "Fantastic"

Plan to bring terrorists to Illinois could mean jobs for miles around, residents say.

Sponsored
Dec 17, 2009

Military Trials Planned for Thomson

Military Trials Planned for Thomson

No set date for Guantanamo closing.

Guantanamo Bay
Nov 29, 2012

Durbin Calls Guantanamo Transfer "Against the Law"

Durbin Calls Guantanamo Transfer "Against the Law"

Thomson Prison in Illinois originally considered for housing detainees.

Thomson Prison
Oct 2, 2012

Feds Buy Thomson Prison for $165M

Feds Buy Thomson Prison for $165M

Sale of the facility in the tiny Illinois village of Thomson has been stalled for years.

Pat Quinn
Mar 17, 2011
|
By Ward Room Staff

Whither Thomson Prison?

Whither Thomson Prison?

Quinn, Durbin join Republicans in call for no Gitmo detainees at vacant Illinois facility.

Jun 21, 2010

Plans for Federal Control of Thomson Prison on Track

Plans for Federal Control of Thomson Prison on Track

DoJ wants prison, even if it won't hold Gitmo detainees.

White House
May 22, 2010

White House Moves Forward With Thomson Purchase

White House Moves Forward With Thomson Purchase

Despite Armed Services committee limitation, purchase still on.

Pat Quinn
May 22, 2010
|
By Mary Ann Ahern

Gitmo Transfer Probably "Not Going to Happen"

Gitmo Transfer Probably "Not Going to Happen"

Quinn says the prison should still be used as a federal detention center.

Chicago
Mar 18, 2010

Feds Plan to Buy Thomson Regardless

Feds Plan to Buy Thomson Regardless

A new report surfaces about the plans for the prison.

advertisement
Top Stories
First Wave of Schools Close Wednesday

First Wave of Schools Close Wednesday

Today marks the last day of class for many Chicago Public Schools students, but for those at more than two dozen Track E schools, it's the last day there for good.

Police Recover Body From Lake Michigan Near 39th Street

Police Recover Body From Lake Michigan Near 39th Street

According to local reports, the body is male.

Phony "FBI" Virus Holds Computers Hostage

Phony "FBI" Virus Holds Computers Hostage

In the latest twist in computer scams, overseas criminal organizations are targeting unsuspecting computer users by installing a virus which freezes a computer, holds it as ransom, and then demands the user pay...

Emanuel: Limit Use of Food Stamps To Buy Soda

Emanuel: Limit Use of Food Stamps To Buy Soda

Mayor Rahm Emanuel is joining the mayors of 17 other cities, including New York and Los Angeles, to fight obesity by limiting the use of subsidies for sugar-laden beverages.

City Announces Taste of Chicago Food Trucks

City Announces Taste of Chicago Food Trucks

A rotation of 14 food trucks will participate each day of the Taste.

Blago Attorney Requests Extension for Appeal

Blago Attorney Requests Extension for Appeal

It looks like the world is going to have to wait a bit longer for Rod Blagojevich's version of why he deserves a new trial.

news
entertainment
politics