GRANVILLE – A convicted murderer on parole has moved to Granville and authorities are concerned for the safety of residents.
On Thursday, the Putnam County State’s Attorney’s Office received an email from the Illinois Department of Corrections concerning the release of Henry C. Hillenbrand to occur on Friday, April 26th.
Hillenbrand had been serving a combined 390 years for the deaths of two individuals in Streator in the early 1980’s.
Authorities say the email indicated that Hillenbrand was moving to an address located on Silverspoon Avenue in Granville.
Having no background on Hillenbrand’s crimes and a notification of release for the next day, gave the Sheriff’s Office and the State’s Attorney’s office great concern due to the proximity of Hillenbrand’s pending address to the 2 schools in Granville. The sheriff’s office says Hillenbrand registered as a violent offender on Monday, however state law does not prevent Hillenbrand from living within 500 feet of a school.
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and State’s Attorney’s Office, they’re concerned for the safety of residents and children who attend these schools.
They say certain people have a misconception that the State’s Attorney’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office can prevent Hillenbrand from moving into our community. Due to no restrictions under state law, a person convicted of 2 murders cannot be prevented from moving into our community.
If citizens have concerns about the Illinois Department of Corrections inmates being released early, they are encouraged to contact members of the Illinois General Assembly.
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