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ILLINOIS PRISON LOCKDOWNS: SHAWNEE CORRECTIONAL CENTER IS ON LOCKDOWN.
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LOCKDOWN STATUS - ILLINOIS STATE PRISONS

Up-to-date lockdown status for all Illinois prisons

Moderator: Forevermah

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Last post by trauma4us
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	SEARCH FOR ILLINOIS INMATES HERE Search the Illinois Department of Corrections Inmate Database	25 Posts 6 Topics	Last post by memeyers88 in Re: transfer from county... on January 01, 2018, 10:57:33 PM
	Child Boards: *Cook County Jail Inmate Locator* ~ Search Sheriff's database

	SEARCH NATIONWIDE INMATE DATABASES Search for inmates in all 50 States and the District of Columbia	1 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by Forevermah in Re: Federal Prison on January 19, 2017, 02:56:17 PM
	Child Boards: *Federal Inmate Locator* ~ Search US Federal Bureau of Prisons database

GETTING STARTED....When a Loved One Enters the IDOC Step by step pointers to understanding the process - 'what do I do first?' Q & A about Reception and Classification	656 Posts 77 Topics	Last post by Gbheoasut in Re: Out of NRC now into ... on February 15, 2018, 09:27:33 PM
VINE NOTIFICATION *(Victim Information Notification Everyday)* Register to receive inmate transfer, release notification Moderator: kah2006	178 Posts 5 Topics	Last post by Joy4archie in Re: A New Service from ... on February 10, 2016, 12:32:43 PM
HOW TO CONTACT IDOC Offices, DISTRICT DIRECTORS, PRISON REVIEW BOARD MEMBERS (PRB) To contact IDOC offices, District Directors, FAQ's	143 Posts 26 Topics	Last post by Forevermah in Re: Can A Transfer be Re... on May 30, 2017, 12:24:49 PM
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES -DHS Services to help children and families at this difficult time of incarceration. Moderator: TimeStandsStill	26 Posts 19 Topics	Last post by bquinonez in Re: UPDATE: Immigration ... on October 02, 2016, 02:34:03 PM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Please post your questions about the IDOC in this forum. Someone will be along shortly to provide an answer	2324 Posts 328 Topics	Last post by Leonie in MP3 players in Statevill... on April 18, 2018, 10:58:04 AM

"STATEVILLE SPEAKS" NEWSLETTER Newsletter published with inmate input Moderators: Forevermah, Bill	139 Posts 7 Topics	Last post by willied in Re: Stateville Speaks Di... on April 10, 2018, 11:41:39 AM
ILLINOIS PRISON NEWS Current media stories, Press releases and Comments	819 Posts 71 Topics	Last post by bquinonez in Re: Program Credit on April 08, 2018, 04:40:26 PM
CORRECTIONS NEWS AROUND THE NATION Current news articles in the field of Corrections and prison news across the US Moderator: TimeStandsStill	194 Posts 97 Topics	Last post by sdm in Re: Obama Bans Solitary ... on January 27, 2016, 07:06:22 AM
PRISON PUBLICATIONS Links to Prison publications, see Stateville Speaks above	34 Posts 16 Topics	Last post by TimeStandsStill in July 2013 IDOC Quarterly... on August 15, 2013, 11:06:23 AM

ILLINOIS INMATE ARTWORK

Stunning artwork created by inmates. All mediums featured: paintings, drawings, tattoos ~ discussion topics

Moderator: Tat2U

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Last post by Father
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SETTING UP ILLINOIS PRISON PHONE SERVICE - FAQ's All Illinois prisons use mandatory accounts for inmate calls - Securus Technologies Moderator: kah2006	1168 Posts 45 Topics	Last post by hiswife420 in Re: Phone calls allowed ... on April 04, 2018, 02:19:47 PM
SENDING MAIL, BOOKS, MUSIC, PHOTOS TO ILLINOIS INMATES Information regarding the mailing of letters, packages, recorded music to IDOC facilities Moderator: Gizgirl2	874 Posts 73 Topics	Last post by HisWife1122 in Re: Inmates not being ab... on April 15, 2018, 08:10:00 AM
INMATE TRUST ACCOUNTS How to put 'money on the books' for IDOC inmates - money orders, Western Union, commissary Moderator: me	316 Posts 41 Topics	Last post by trauma4us in Re: Sending money to dau... on July 27, 2017, 05:53:21 PM
BOOKS TO INMATES Services, organizations providing books to prisoners - ordering info Moderator: jdmlt	131 Posts 14 Topics	Last post by lois59 in Re: Hardcover Books ??? on March 22, 2017, 10:36:50 AM
BUS SERVICES TO ILLINOIS PRISONS Transportation services available to Illinois Prisons Moderator: Forevermah	164 Posts 19 Topics	Last post by holdinitdown in Re: Train from Shawnee on April 15, 2018, 01:33:09 AM

VISITING ILLINOIS PRISONS IDOC Visiting rules, tips, discussions Moderator: Gizgirl2	1062 Posts 98 Topics	Last post by blickly in Re: Felons visiting inma... on April 09, 2018, 05:10:49 PM
INDIVIDUAL PRISON PROFILES (Includes Cook County Jail) Prison specific information for each IDOC facility - visiting hours, address, rules, summary of each	479 Posts 42 Topics	Last post by DRM87 in Re: WESTERN ILLINOIS Cor... on March 22, 2018, 11:59:51 AM
Child Boards: FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS (includes Federal Illinois prisons and Federal Inmate Locator)
IDOC BOOT CAMPS	3198 Posts 171 Topics	Last post by lilibethmaclean in Re: Dixon Springs Boot C... on January 24, 2018, 06:27:02 PM
Child Boards: *COOK COUNTY SHERIFF'S BOOT CAMP*
ILLINOIS YOUTH CENTERS - (IYC's) Information about Illinois' eight youth centers	40 Posts 9 Topics	Last post by Forevermah in Re: Illinois Youth Cente... on September 13, 2012, 10:54:24 AM
ILLINOIS ADULT TRANSISTIONS CENTER - (ATC'S) Information about Illinois' eight Adult transition centers	802 Posts 91 Topics	Last post by Father in Re: Getting Work Release on January 29, 2018, 08:40:31 PM

	"PRISON BREAK" PHOTO COLLECTION - *(to view other Illinois prison photos, please register)* Photos of Old Joliet State Prison - setting for filming of TV Series "Prison Break"	10 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by blueroses64 in Re: Deal In The Works Fo... on March 21, 2013, 10:47:30 AM
	STATE MAP OF PRISONS Illinois Map locating all DOC facilities and Federal Camps	8 Posts 5 Topics	Last post by Forevermah in Illinois State County Ma... on February 21, 2009, 09:10:28 AM

LEGAL RESOURCES, LEGAL HELP, LINKS Links to legal aid, forms, resources, publications, organizations	558 Posts 103 Topics	Last post by Father in Re: parold options on April 04, 2018, 04:11:40 PM
Child Boards: *Law Library Legal Packets*
PENDING LEGISLATION, COURT RULINGS New legislation, court rulings, proposed legislation	833 Posts 102 Topics	Last post by Father in HB 5104 Eliminate the $5... on April 13, 2018, 09:44:47 AM
ILLINOIS COMPILED STATUTES Links to Compiled Statutes- reference material	58 Posts 14 Topics	Last post by holdinitdown in Re: OLD - Illinois Statu... on December 24, 2017, 11:47:30 PM
Child Boards: *Title 20 - Regulating Illinois Prisons*
IDOC POLICY CHANGES Updated Policy changes and Directives	89 Posts 12 Topics	Last post by Forevermah in Re: Escape Risk Designat... on January 21, 2017, 09:22:01 AM

SENTENCING All Sentencing Topics (except figuring 'Good Time') Moderator: Dazzler	1241 Posts 146 Topics	Last post by Strongwife in Re: 45 days or less in I... on April 14, 2018, 11:00:26 PM
SENTENCE CREDIT - CLEMENCY - EXPUNGEMENT How to figure inmate good time, earlier release - sample Clemency petition/guidelines Moderator: Dazzler	564 Posts 56 Topics	Last post by Forevermah in Re: Good Time - SSC on March 30, 2018, 12:25:10 PM
PAROLE/RE-ENTRY Information Pertaining to Parole and Re-entry Services Moderator: Forevermah	1050 Posts 91 Topics	Last post by Forevermah in Re: Parole Information on March 30, 2018, 12:23:31 PM
IDOC INMATE TRANSFERS Information and discussion - transferring from facilities	1023 Posts 112 Topics	Last post by Forevermah in Re: Institutional transf... on April 14, 2018, 06:57:54 AM
DEATH PENALTY & 'LWOP' TOPICS Death Penalty, Moratorium, Life Without Parole, Execution Discussions	624 Posts 121 Topics	Last post by benjamin.sangraal in Re: The Death Penalty on June 15, 2016, 12:52:33 PM
JUVENILE JUSTICE ISSUES Discussion and information board for juvenile justice issues	453 Posts 133 Topics	Last post by sonshine in Re: Study, Lawmakers Con... on October 12, 2015, 10:33:00 PM
WOMEN INMATE ISSUES Topics related to the special needs of women prisoners Moderator: Susan	223 Posts 60 Topics	Last post by Gwheft in Re: Logan CC on April 27, 2016, 04:14:53 PM
INTERSTATE COMPACT AGREEMENT FOR OFFENDING ADULTS Transferring Parolees to Other States - Link to text of complete interstate agreement	316 Posts 54 Topics	Last post by Forevermah in Re: Contact information ... on March 12, 2018, 08:03:09 AM
US VETERAN'S BENEFITS Services and Benefits Available to Incarcerated Veterans and Parolees - moderated by Veteran member	17 Posts 6 Topics	Last post by cmb0757 in Re: Programs/Benefits Fo... on March 27, 2011, 11:59:54 AM

	VICTIMS FOR PAROLE Victims supporting parole, please share your stories	24 Posts 3 Topics	Last post by Tcwriter in Re: One Victim's Experie... on December 21, 2017, 01:51:48 PM
	PRISON ACTIVISM/ACTIVITIES There are many fine groups working to better our prisons. Please post information regarding Prison actiivism in this forum	246 Posts 84 Topics	Last post by ashleysiek in Re: John Howard Associat... on November 21, 2017, 12:10:14 PM

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