 Republican State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer said a recent tour of Stateville was eye-opening. We should continue to operate Stateville while we build. We should make Stateville a priority to rebuild right now, immediately. Put a rush on it. According to a 2023 report, parts of Stateville Prison were deemed not suitable for any 21st century correctional center, and the current design stands in the way of successfully making a transition back into society.