Three hundred prisoners take seven guards hostage in riot at Menard State Prison in Chester, Illinois
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9th - 10th Grade
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A riot at Menard State Prison in Illinois involved hundreds of inmates. Initial outbreaks saw prisoners barricading themselves and capturing guards. Negotiations led by Lieutenant Governor Sherwood Dixon resulted in the release of hostages. Despite the tense situation, no guards were harmed. The prison remained on high alert as authorities worked to resolve the crisis.
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