Project NOW hosts Rise Up Reentry Summit at WIU Moline to support people leaving prison

Project NOW hosts Rise Up Reentry Summit at WIU Moline to support people leaving prison

Published: Oct. 23, 2026 at 5:41 PM CDT|Updated: 4 hours ago

MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Project Now hosted the Rise Up Reentry Summit, bringing together community leaders and advocates to discuss resources for people getting out of prison.

During the summit, community leaders and advocates discussed legislation that will increase housing and support systems for people getting out of prison.

They also highlighted how receiving an education behind bars will help people adjust when they are released.

The summit was held at Western Illinois University in Moline.

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