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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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Kankakee Jail
385 East Oak St, Kankakee, IL 60901
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Kankakee | View Details |
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Manteno Jail
269 North Main St, Manteno, IL 60950
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Kankakee | View Details |
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Oswego Jail
3525 Route 34, Oswego, IL 60543
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Kendall | View Details |
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Plano Jail IL
111 East Main Stree, Plano, IL 60545
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Kendall | View Details |
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Yorkville Jail
804 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560
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Kendall | View Details |
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Galesburg Jail
150 South Broad St, Galesburg, IL 61401
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Knox | View Details |
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Antioch Jail
433 Orchard St, Antioch, IL 60002
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Lake | View Details |
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Arcola Jail
114 North Locust, Arcola, IL 61910
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Lake | View Details |
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Bannockburn Jail
2275 Telegraph Road, Bannockburn, IL 60015
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Lake | View Details |
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Deerfield Jail
850 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015
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Lake | View Details |
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Grayslake Jail
10 South Seymour Ave, Grayslake, IL 60030
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Lake | View Details |
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Gurnee Jail
100 North O'Plaine Road, Gurnee, IL 60031
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Lake | View Details |
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Hawthorn Woods Detention
2 Lagoon Drive, Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047
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Lake | View Details |
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Highland Park Jail
1677 Old Deerfield Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
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Lake | View Details |
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Kildeer Jail
21911 North Quentin Road, Kildeer, IL 60047
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Lake | View Details |
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Lake Zurich Jail
200 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
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Lake | View Details |
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Libertyville Jail
200 East Cook Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
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Lake | View Details |
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Mundelein Jail
221 North Lake St, Mundelein, IL 60060
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Lake | View Details |
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Round Lake Jail
741 West Townline Road, Round Lake, IL 60073
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Lake | View Details |
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Wauconda Jail
311 South Main St, Wauconda, IL 60084
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Lake | View Details |
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Waukegan Jail
420 Robert V. Sabojian Place, Waukegan, IL 60085
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Lake | View Details |
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Zion Jail
2101 Salem Blvd, Zion, IL 60099
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Lake | View Details |
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Marseilles Jail
209 Lincoln St, Marseilles, IL 61341
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LaSalle | View Details |
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Dixon Jail
220 South Hennepin Ave, Dixon, IL 61021
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Lee | View Details |
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Fairbury Jail
201 West Locust St, Fairbury, IL 61739
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Livingston | View Details |
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