Thank you to our dedicated employees who work hard every day serving justice and the State of Illinois!

East Moline Correctional Center is more energy efficient after replacing 140 outdoor light fixtures with LED lighting. The facility received a $11,500 rebate check from MidAmerican Energy. In addition to reduced maintenance, the lighting upgrade will save the facility about $3,650 per year on energy costs!

Groundbreaking Building Block program helps inmates rehabilitate, hold each other accountable

“That we’ve been able to launch four wings speaks to a huge commitment by the department and a progressiveness on where corrections can go and that we’re winning in the process to break the cycle of criminal and addictive thinking.”

Centralia Correctional Center was recently named “Facility of the Year” by the Aunt Mary’s Storybook Program! The facility was chosen for the extra effort Correctional Counselor Susan Walker puts into facilitating the program. Aunt Mary’s Storybook gives incarcerated parents the opportunity to record themselves reading books for their children. The recordings and books are then shipped to the children at no cost to the facility.

Photos from Illinois Department of Corrections's post

On Friday, Danville Correctional Center donated 450 pounds of fresh produce to Central Illinois Foodbank! The fruits and vegetables were grown by men incarcerated at the facility and will be used to help feed local families who are food insecure.

Photos from Illinois Department of Corrections's post

A new program at the Dixon Springs Impact Incarceration Program is giving incarcerated women the opportunity to crochet character wigs and other items for children with cancer. Correctional Counselor Toma Branche developed the Mending Hearts program and Correctional Officer Amanda Lefler taught the women how to crochet! A big thank you to staff at Shawnee Correctional Center for donating yarn for this special project.

Photos from Illinois Department of Corrections's post

This morning, we posted a news story about the art program at Danville Correctional Center. Here’s a closer look at some pieces the men have recently completed!

Offenders heal through prison art program

"I wanted to show people that there is redemption in prison. We can change gradually through art. We can heal through art."

Photos from Illinois Department of Corrections's post

Today, IDOC parole intelligence and parole agents worked in conjunction with the Joliet Police Department to conduct a series of compliance checks. At one residence, agents recovered three handguns, one magazine, and several rounds of ammunition. Three people were arrested and taken into custody by Joliet Police. Great job keeping our communities safe, IDOC Parole!

Join our correctional officers at Culver's locations across Illinois for ButterBurgers & Badges! They'll be collecting tips, which, along with $1 for every purchase of any size Concrete Mixer, will benefit the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics!

After prison, Rockford group offers parolees second chance

“Ultimately, responsibility is going to be on the individual and the decisions that they make. It’s our goal to help, or provide access to better decisions.”

Inmates learn construction skills, help community

"You have a lot of people here that are willing to learn and who are eager to get more opportunities. So to the community: 'We are here. Give us some more projects and let us shine.’”