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Article: RELIGION BEHIND BARS | INMATES TURN TO GOD | MUSLIM INEQUALITY | LAKE COUNTY JAIL: KEEPING THE FAITH
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- The News-Sun - Waukegan (IL)
- Article date:
- December 25, 1997
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Eleven worshipers were gathered for the first Roman Catholic communion service at 7:30 a.m. on a recent Sunday, all in blue uniforms and about 15 minute early.
They were quiet and respectful of the surroundings as they sat near the altar, upon which there was a cross, hosts and two burning candles.
As soon as another four churchgoers trickled in, the group sang O Come, O Come Emmanuel to start the service.
But when the ceremony ended, these worshipers could not visit their favorite restaurant for a family breakfast or spend a lazy Sunday afternoon reading newspapers and watching football.
After all, there are only so many privileges granted to Lake County Jail inmates.
Whatever the ...