Wednesday evening the chapel-auditorium on the campus of Lincoln Christian University was filled to near capacity with Logan Correctional Center supporters at the COGFA hearing.

Even before panel members arrived at the chapel, the message they were going to hear was made quite clear, as "Save Logan" signs were strategically placed all along the route they would take coming from Springfield to the chapel.

Once they arrived, they heard the message over and over again from a wide variety of people including senators, representatives, local elected officials and many more.

They also saw a sea of red in the Earl C Hargrove Chapel, as supporters had donned their "Save Logan" T-shirts as a show of solidarity.


Pictures by Nila Smith

"Save Logan" signs lead the way to the chapel.

Andi Hake, chamber executive director, carries her stack of petitions with 8,943 signatures of Logan County residents supporting the prison.

City Alderwomen Kathy Horn and Marty Neitzel

Alderwomen Joni Tibbs (far left) and Melody Anderson (front) with county board member Andy Anderson (far right)

The crowd chants, "Save Logan, Save Logan."

Members of the COGFA panel

Sen. Bill Brady and Rep. Raymond Poe

David Vaught, director of the Office of Management and Budget

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