Leaving prison is supposed to mean a person's debt to society has been paid. But for many people coming home from Illinois prisons, the first problem is figuring out where to sleep that night.

The Home for Good Act (House Bill 624), would create a statewide program offering rental assistance, support services and new housing for people leaving state prison who are found to be at risk of homelessness. It narrowly passed the Illinois House this spring but stalled in the Senate. Backers hope to revive it during the fall veto session.

Three advocates for the bill, including two men who served time themselves, talk about what reentry actually looks like and why they say housing is the place to start.

Illinois releases roughly 28,000 people from prison each year but fails to provide them with the housing and support they need to successfully reintegrate in society.

On Today's 21st: There have been seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 here in Illinois.  We got the latest information and answers to questions about the coronavirus from local health officials live in our studio. 

On Today's 21st: There have been seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 here in Illinois.  We got the latest information and answer questions about the coronavirus from local health officials live in our studio.