The governor named a new executive director of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board after controversy over the release of a man accused of killing a boy

Gov. J.B. Pritzker creates executive position at state parole board amid controversy over release of man accused of killing 11-year-old boy. James G. Montgomery Jr., who once served as mayor of a small town west of Chicago, was named executive director of the board.

Pritzker names new Illinois Prisoner Review Board executive director after controversy over man's release. Pritzkers named new executive director of the board after controversy. He is the first person to be named a director at the board's executive level in the state legislature. The board is charged with making corrections decisions on behalf of inmates.

Pritzker names new head of Illinois Prisoner Review Board after controversy. James Montgomery will serve as executive director of the board pending confirmation by the Illinois State Senate. Montgomery will be the executive director, pending confirmation from the state Senate. Pritzkers named Montgomery as the board's executive director.