The Illinois Annual Report on Ward is an official report that is released by the Illinois Department of Corrections (IOC) each year. It provides detailed information on the state of Illinois’ correctional facilities and their respective wards. The report is broken down into sections that cover the overall population of the state’s prisons, their inmate characteristics, the security practices and programs, and the physical and mental health of the inmates. The report also provides an overview of the causes and consequences of overcrowding, recidivism, and other issues. Additionally, it also includes a section on the performance of correctional staff and the effectiveness of the correctional system. The report is used by the IOC to ensure that its operations are in compliance with state and federal regulations. There are two main types of Illinois Annual Reports on Ward: the General Report and the Supplemental Report. The General Report is released annually and provides an overview of the state’s correctional system, while the Supplemental Report is released twice yearly and provides more detailed information. Both reports are available for free on the IOC website.