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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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Springfield Jail
800 East Monroe, Springfield, IL 62701
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Sangamon | View Details |
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Moweaqua Jail
122 North Main St, Moweaqua, IL 62550 -1126
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Shelby | View Details |
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Belleville Jail
101 South Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220
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St. Clair | View Details |
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Cahokia Village Jail
103 Main St, Cahokia, IL 62206
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St. Clair | View Details |
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East St. Louis Jail
301 Riverpark Drive, East St. Louis, IL 62201
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St. Clair | View Details |
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Mascoutah Jail
3 West Main St, Mascoutah, IL 62258
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St. Clair | View Details |
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O'Fallon Jail
285 North Seven Hills Road, O'Fallon, IL 62269
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St. Clair | View Details |
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Freeport Jail
320 West Exchange St, Freeport, IL 61032-4188
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Stephenson | View Details |
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Creve Coeur Jail
105 North Thorncrest Ave, Creve Coeur, IL 61610
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Tazewell | View Details |
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East Peoria Jail
201 West Washington St, East Peoria, IL 61611
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Tazewell | View Details |
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Mackinaw Jail
100 East Fast Ave, Mackinaw, IL 61755
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Tazewell | View Details |
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Pekin Police Jail
111 South Capitol St, Pekin, IL 61554
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Tazewell | View Details |
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Danville Jail
Two East South St, Danville, IL 61832
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Vermilion | View Details |
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Fairfield Jail
1002 Leininger Road, Fairfield, IL 62837
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Wayne | View Details |
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Carmi Jail
108 North Main Cross St, Carmi, IL 62821
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White | View Details |
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Albany Jail
101 North Lime St, Albany, IL 61230
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Whiteside | View Details |
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Erie Jail
834 Main St, Erie, IL 61250
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Whiteside | View Details |
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Fulton Jail
415 11th Ave, Fulton, IL 61252
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Whiteside | View Details |
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Morrison Jail
200 West Main St, Morrison, IL 61270
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Whiteside | View Details |
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Prophets Jail
339 Washington St, Prophetstown, IL 61277
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Whiteside | View Details |
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Rock Falls Jail
1013 7th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071
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Whiteside | View Details |
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Sterling Jail
212 Third Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
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Whiteside | View Details |
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Beecher Jail
724 Penfield St
PO Box 1114, Beecher, IL 60401
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Will | View Details |
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Crest Hill Jail
1610 Plainview Road, Crest Hill, IL 60403
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Will | View Details |
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Crete Village Jail
1370 Benton St, Crete, IL 60417
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Will | View Details |
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