Doing Time investigates the daily life of people navigating court and jail. We focus on Cook County, home to the country’s largest single-site jail, and the courts that order people’s release or jailing. Readers of this series will hear from insiders, formerly incarcerated people, loved ones, policy experts, and government actors to establish the forces that shape the everyday experience of doing time.
Stories from the series
Getting Your Property Back After Jail is Hard
During arrest, people are separated from their property. Getting it back is not easy.
Going Hungry in Jail
Insiders describe provided meals as gross and unhealthy, while commissary items can be expensive.