Illinois Federal Inmate Locator Departament of Corrections
- Department Name
- Illinois Department of Corrections
- Official Website
- Website
- Currently Incarcerated Inmates
- Link
- Visitor Application
- Link
- Location
- 1301 Concordia Court, P.O. Box 19277, Springfield, IL 62794-9277
- Phone Number
- (217) 558-2200/ 2008
Types of Correctional Facilities in Illinois
Those who are serving their sentence in an Illinois state prison are overseen by the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). The IDOC has a centralized inmate database that makes it easy to search for inmates in federal prison.
However, if an inmate is serving their time in a county jail, police jail, or a city jail, you will have to visit those sites to find information.
Below you will find information on how to do an inmate search. From there, you will be able to send money and contact an offender.
Illinois Department of Corrections Mission
Every prison throughout the states has a mission. The mission of the Illinois Department of Corrections is to protect the public from those who break the law through a system of incarceration, supervision, and programs to enhance successful reentry into society.
How to Do an Inmate Search
If you would like to talk to an inmate, send money, or visit, you will need to first do an inmate search to get the information you need. You can easily do an inmate search online using the IDOC website.
From the home page, you will find tabs across the top. Click on offender search and from there inmate search. You will be asked how you want to search. You can search by last name, birthdate, or IDOC number.
Once you find the inmate you are looking for, be sure to record their IDOC number as well as other information listed on the site as you may need this information for other things.
If you do not wish to find an inmate, but want to find out sex offender registration or other information in your area, you can do the following searches from the offender search tab:
- Wanted fugitive search
- Illinois sex offender registrant search
- Parole Sex Registrant search
- Community notification of inmate early release search
How to Talk to an Inmate
Inmates will not be allowed to receive phone calls. However, they will be able to make collect calls to those on their approved list. Offenders have scheduled call times based on their living unit’s schedule.
Phone
If you would like to receive collect calls from offenders on a cell phone, you will need to set up a prepaid account with Securus online or via phone: 1-800-844-6591. If you have a landline, you can set up a prepaid account or a direct billing account.
Electronic Messaging
Friends and family are now able to communicate with inmates using an electronic messaging system. This means that if you want to get a message to an inmate you can. However, inmates are not able to send messages back.
You can sign up for an account, here. You will need to know the following information:
- Inmate ID
- Inmate name
- Inmate’s date of birth
- Site ID:16
Expect to pay about .30 cents per message you send.
Keep in mind that the rules and regulations regarding inmates are set in place to keep everyone safe including the inmate. It is important to follow all rules and regulations.
Correctional Facilities in Illinois
There are 178 jails and prisons in state IllinoisWest Frankfort Jail
201 East Nolen Street, West Frankfort, IL, 62896
618-937-3502, 618-937-3503
RRM Chicago
1901 BUTTERFIELD ROAD, SUITE 130 DOWNERS GROVE, IL, 60515
312-886-2317
AUSP Thomson
1100 ONE MILE ROAD THOMSON, IL, 61285
815-259-1000
Chicago Metropolitan Correctional Center
71 WEST VAN BUREN STREET CHICAGO, IL, 60605
312-322-0567
Rock Island Jail
316 16th Street, Rock Island, IL, 61201
309-732-2677
Rock Falls Jail
1013 7th Avenue, Rock Falls, IL, 61071
815-622-1140
Danville Jail
Two East South Street, Danville, IL, 61832
217-431-2250
Aurora Jail
1200 East Indian Trail Road, Aurora, IL, 60505
630-256-5000
Hill Correctional Center
600 South Linwood Road PO Box 1327, Galesburg, IL, 61402
309-343-4212
West Side Adult Transition Center – CLOSED
121 North Campbell, Chicago, IL, 60612
312-633-3838
Illinois Youth Center – Warrenville
30 West 200 Ferry Road PO Box 828, Warrenville, IL, 60555
630-983-6231
Illinois Youth Center – Kewanee
2021 Kentville Road PO Box 518, Kewanee, IL, 61443
309-852-4601
Illinois State Prison Joliet – Youth Center
2848 West McDonough, Joliet, IL, 60436
815-725-1206
Illinois Youth Center – Pere Marquette
17808 State Highway 100W, Grafton, IL, 62037
618-786-2371
Illinois River Correctional Center
1300 West Locust PO Box 999, Canton, IL, 61520
309-647-7030
FCI Pekin
2600 S. SECOND ST. PEKIN, IL, 61554
309-346-8588
East Moline Work Camp
100 Hillcrest Road, East Moline, IL, 61244
309-755-4511
East Moline Correctional Center
100 Hillcrest Road, East Moline, IL, 61244
309-755-4511
Jo Daviess County Jail
330 North Bench Street, Galena, IL, 61036
815-777-2141
St. Clair County Jail
700 North 5th Street, Belleville, IL, 62220
618-277-3505