Could a prison in Illinois replace Guantanamo Bay? A team from the defense department and the federal bureau of prisons touring the nearly empty Thomson prison...about 60 miles from Rockford this afternoon.The Obama administration wants to transfer up to 100 alleged terrorists out of Gitmo to a prison in the United States.... and could buy the Thompson facility if it's approved.Illinois governor Pat Quinn, supports the idea... but critics say the plan would endanger Illinois residents .











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