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This page lists all 232 city jails in Illinois. You can browse by county below, search for specific facilities, or navigate to related pages.
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About City Jails in Illinois
Understanding city jails in the Illinois
Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of city jails in Illinois. This page lists every active city jail facility operating across Illinois, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast, reliable access to local jail information. Whether you need to locate a recently arrested loved one, find contact details for a specific facility, or simply understand how the city jail system works in Illinois, everything you need is available right here.
City Jail vs. Prison: What's the Difference?
City jails serve a very different function from state or federal prisons:
- City Jails: Locally operated facilities that hold individuals for short periods — typically those who have just been arrested, are awaiting trial, are unable to make bail, or are serving sentences of less than one year.
- County Jails: Similar to city jails but operated at the county level, serving a larger geographic area.
- State Prisons: Operated by Illinois's Department of Corrections for felony offenses with sentences longer than one year.
- Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.
If you're unsure where your loved one is held, use our free US inmate locator tool to search across all facility types at once.
How to Find Someone in a City Jail
When a loved one is arrested and taken to a city jail in Illinois, finding out exactly where they are being held is the first priority. Because city jails are locally operated, there is no single centralized database — which is exactly why this directory exists. Browse the list below, click on the relevant facility, and use the inmate search feature to locate your loved one quickly.
Booking & Intake Process
The booking process includes fingerprinting, photographing, health screening, and search of belongings. This can take a few hours to most of a day. During this period, the person is generally not accessible by phone or visitors.
Getting Bail
Bail is set by a judge at an arraignment, typically within 24-72 hours of arrest. A licensed bail bondsman can post bail on your behalf for a non-refundable fee of 10-15% of the total bail amount.
Hiring a Lawyer
Securing qualified legal representation as early as possible is critical. A criminal defense attorney can attend bail hearings, negotiate with prosecutors, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.
Calling an Inmate
Most city jails use third-party phone providers with outbound-only calls. Your number must be registered and a prepaid account set up. Read our calling guide for step-by-step instructions.
Sending Money
Inmates can receive money via online transfers, kiosk deposits, or money orders. Funds go to their commissary account for food, hygiene products, and phone credits. Click any facility for specific deposit methods.
Visitation
Visitation policies vary by facility. Some offer in-person visits while others use video only. Always check the specific facility's rules, visiting hours, and pre-approval requirements before making the trip.
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City Jails by County in Illinois
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Illinois has City Jails spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the City Jails in a specific county within Illinois. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.
All City Jails in Illinois
Complete listing of city jails
Browse Every City Jails in Illinois
The full list of city jails in Illinois is displayed below. Each entry includes the jail's name, city, county, address, and contact information. City jails are locally operated facilities typically managed by municipal law enforcement agencies such as city police departments or local sheriff's offices. They primarily house individuals who have been recently arrested, are awaiting arraignment or bail hearings, or are serving short-term sentences.
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Quincy Jail
110 South 8th St, Quincy, IL 62301
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Adams | View Details |
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Greenville Jail
404 South 3rd St, Greenville, IL 62246
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Bond | View Details |
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Belvidere Jail
615 North Main St, Belvidere, IL 61008
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Boone | View Details |
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Princeton Jail
2 South Main St, Princeton, IL 61356
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Bureau | View Details |
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Chadwick Jail
10 West Second St, Chadwick, IL 61014
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Carroll | View Details |
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Lanark Jail
111 South Boyd St, Lanark, IL 61046
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Carroll | View Details |
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Mt. Carroll Jail
302 North Main St, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053
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Carroll | View Details |
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Ashland Jail
101 North Yates St, Ashland, IL 62612
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Cass | View Details |
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Champaign Jail
82 East University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
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Champaign | View Details |
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Urbana Jail
400 South Vine St, Urbana, IL 61801
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Champaign | View Details |
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Taylorville Jail
108 West Vine St, Taylorville, IL 62568-1944
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Christian | View Details |
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Flora Jail
123 North Locust St, Flora, IL 62839
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Clay | View Details |
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Breese Jail
500 North First St, Breese, IL 62230
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Clinton | View Details |
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New Baden Jail
100 East Hanover St, New Baden, IL 62265
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Clinton | View Details |
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Charleston Jail
614 6th St, Charleston, IL 61920
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Coles | View Details |
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Mattoon Jail
1710 Wabash Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938
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Coles | View Details |
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Alsip Jail
4500 West 123rd St, Alsip, IL 60803
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Cook | View Details |
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Barrington Jail
400 North Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010
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Cook | View Details |
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Bedford Park Jail
6701 South Archer Road, Bedford Park, IL 60501
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Cook | View Details |
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Bellwood Jail
3200 Washington Blvd, Bellwood, IL 60104
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Cook | View Details |
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Berwyn Jail
6401 West 31st St, Berwyn, IL 60402
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Cook | View Details |
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Bridgeview Jail
7500 South Oketo Ave, Bridgeview, IL 60455
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Cook | View Details |
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Broadview Jail
2350 South 25th Ave, Broadview, IL 60155
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Cook | View Details |
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Brookfield Jail
8820 Brookfield Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513
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Cook | View Details |
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Burbank Jail
5650 West 75th Place, Burbank, IL 60459
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Cook | View Details |
City Jails in Other States
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