The Pontiac Correctional facility was on lock-down while officials investigate the assault of two security officers last week.  Two employees at the Correctional Center were stabbed shortly before noon on Wednesday, November 23rd.

The DOC said an individual in custody assaulted a Correctional Sergeant and Correctional Officer with a homemade weapon. The Correctional Sergeant was transported to the local emergency room by ambulance and was flown to OSF in Peoria for further medical evaluation and treatment. The Correctional Officer has been treated and released. The facility was placed on lock-down and the incident is being investigated.

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