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News: Welcome to ILLINOIS PRISON TALK, www.illinoisprisontalk.com - A Family Support Forum and Information Center for those interacting with the Illinois Department of Corrections. IPT members are comprised of family/friends of inmates, prison reform activists, ex-offenders, prisoner rights advocates and others interested in the well-being of Illinois prisoners. We encourage open discussion but please be tolerant of other's opinions. If you experience any difficulties registering please e-mail admins@illinoisprisontalk.com This website is protected by Copyright © 2006. All rights reserved. There are some private forums that require registration, please register. |
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LOCKDOWN STATUS - ILLINOIS STATE PRISONS Up-to-date lockdown status for all Illinois prisons
Moderators: Schrader42, CMarie1881
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285 Posts 8 Topics |
Last post by Scout in STATEVILLE is OFF Lockd... on Today at 10:47:37 am |
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SEARCH FOR ILLINOIS INMATES HERE
Search the Illinois Department of Corrections Inmate Database
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19 Posts 3 Topics |
Last post by Forevermah in To Search for an IDOC In... on July 11, 2008, 07:57:47 pm |
| Child Boards: Cook County Jail Inmate Locator ~ Search Sheriff's database | |||
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SEARCH NATIONWIDE INMATE DATABASES
Search for inmates in all 50 States and the District of Columbia
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1 Posts 1 Topics |
Last post by mamacita1 in Re: Federal Minimum and ... on March 14, 2008, 07:11:25 pm |
| Child Boards: Federal Inmate Locator ~ Search US Federal Bureau of Prisons database | |||
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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
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139 Posts 19 Topics |
Last post by Still love my son in R&C - clothing? on August 04, 2008, 08:56:35 pm |
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HOW TO CONTACT IDOC Offices, DISTRICT DIRECTORS, PRISON REVIEW BOARD MEMBERS (PRB) To contact IDOC offices, District Directors, FAQ's
Moderator: WAID
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55 Posts 16 Topics |
Last post by Dazzler in Most Frequently Asked Q... on August 06, 2008, 10:06:02 am |
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS  Please post your questions about the IDOC in this forum. Someone will be along shortly to provide an answer
Moderator: CMarie1881
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347 Posts 41 Topics |
Last post by griz bear in inmate's have to pay for... on Today at 02:12:33 pm |
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GENERAL DISCUSSION Feel free to talk about anything and everything in this board.
Moderators: foreverinluv98, CMarie1881
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674 Posts 39 Topics |
Last post by CMarie1881 in MOVED: How is Sheridan C... on August 06, 2008, 03:38:09 pm |
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HOT TOPICS Current top stories, rumors and lively topics
Moderator: Jims
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1217 Posts 102 Topics |
Last post by still in Cook County Jail supervi... on August 05, 2008, 09:41:43 pm |
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PETITION FOR TELEPHONE JUSTICE Illinois Campaign for Telephone Justice ~ Stop the Exhorbitant cost of Inmate Calls
Moderator: ielene
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250 Posts 27 Topics |
Last post by momm316 in Re: How Much Do You Pay ... on April 12, 2008, 07:00:04 pm |
| Child Boards: On-line and Printable Telephone Petitions | |||
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"STATEVILLE SPEAKS" NEWLETTER
Newsletter published with inmate input
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34 Posts 3 Topics |
Last post by Kamama in Stateville Speaks Discus... on July 07, 2008, 12:56:39 am |
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THIS WEEK'S EDITORIAL
Featured opinions written by members and guests
Moderator: Dazzler
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725 Posts 39 Topics |
Last post by Kamama in We Can't Throw Away the ... on Today at 04:41:22 pm |
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ILLINOIS PRISON NEWS Current media stories, Press releases and Comments
Moderator: Forevermah
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1210 Posts 168 Topics |
Last post by Dazzler in Prison changes involve... on Today at 04:06:10 pm |
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ILLINOIS POLITICAL NEWS
Announcements/discussions concerning Illinois elections, candidates, issues relating to our Prison Population
Moderator: Dazzler
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281 Posts 27 Topics |
Last post by irish45mj in Domestic Abusers to Wear... on August 05, 2008, 02:55:39 pm |
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CORRECTIONS NEWS AROUND THE NATION
Current news articles in the field of Corrections and prison news across the US
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289 Posts 82 Topics |
Last post by lvanrs2 in Killer gets life sentenc... on Today at 06:11:17 pm |
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PRISON PUBLICATIONS Links to Prison publications, see Stateville Speaks above
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11 Posts 8 Topics |
Last post by Favored23 in Re: Former Inmate Offers... on June 06, 2008, 08:50:30 am |
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ILLINOIS INMATE ARTWORK Stunning artwork created by inmates. All mediums featured: paintings, drawings, tattoos ~ discussion topics
Moderator: Tat2U
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151 Posts 24 Topics |
Last post by lovingmy929 in Il Inmate Art Show on July 20, 2008, 07:10:36 pm |
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SETTING UP ILLINOIS PRISON PHONE SERVICE - FAQ's
All Illinois prisons use mandatory accounts for inmate calls - Consolidated Telephone Services
Moderator: kah2006
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1342 Posts 82 Topics |
Last post by colorblind in CONSOLIDATED SLASHES OUT... on August 05, 2008, 10:16:06 pm |
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SENDING MAIL, BOOKS, MUSIC, PHOTOS TO ILLINOIS INMATES
Information regarding the mailing of letters, packages, recorded music to IDOC facilities
Moderators: Baby girl since 66, Still love my son
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1138 Posts 103 Topics |
Last post by Kamama in Stateville R&C info plea... on August 01, 2008, 02:58:25 pm |
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INMATE TRUST ACCOUNTS
How to put 'money on the books' for IDOC inmates - money orders, Western Union, commissary
Moderator: Still love my son
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211 Posts 14 Topics |
Last post by downtownchicago in Western Union on August 06, 2008, 05:48:54 pm |
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VISITING ILLINOIS PRISONS IDOC Visiting rules, tips, discussions
Moderator: Doll4BabyBoy
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1128 Posts 37 Topics |
Last post by Dazzler in Stateville visiting? on July 26, 2008, 04:27:19 pm |
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BUS SERVICES TO ILLINOIS PRISONS
Transportation services available to Illinois Prisons
Moderators: Forevermah, HIS LOVELY ANGEL
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215 Posts 39 Topics |
Last post by reginac in Transportation to Illino... on July 29, 2008, 08:26:15 pm |
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VINE NOTIFICATION (Victim Information Notification Everyday) 
Register to receive inmate transfer, release notification
Moderator: kah2006
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162 Posts 8 Topics |
Last post by JDsMom in Vine Link Discussions on June 19, 2008, 12:05:40 am |
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MARRIAGES IN ILLNOIS PRISONS Procedures and protocol for those Illinois prisons allowing marriages.
Moderator: CMarie1881
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292 Posts 18 Topics |
Last post by mrswondering in Gettin Married At Wester... on August 05, 2008, 10:57:11 pm |
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BOOKS TO INMATES Services, organizations providing books to prisoners - ordering info
Moderator: Lissa
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34 Posts 6 Topics |
Last post by shawnssweetcheeks in Re: Magazines inmates ca... on May 07, 2008, 09:05:22 pm |
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INDIVIDUAL PRISON PROFILES (Includes Cook County Jail)
Prison specific information for each IDOC facility - visitig hours, address, rules, summary of each
Moderator: Schrader42
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915 Posts 42 Topics |
Last post by jlnjy in BIG MUDDY Correctional C... on Today at 03:53:15 pm |
| Child Boards: FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS (includes Federal Illinois prisons and Federal Inmate Locator) | |||
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IDOC BOOT CAMPS
Moderator: gettingby
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716 Posts 27 Topics |
Last post by Forevermah in DuQuoin Boot Camp on August 06, 2008, 06:51:35 am |
| Child Boards: COOK COUNTY SHERIFF'S BOOT CAMP | |||
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ILLINOIS YOUTH CENTERS - (IYC's) Information about Illinois' eight youth centers
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Last post by insideandout in Re: Joliet IYC on January 31, 2008, 07:50:08 pm |
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ILLINOIS ADULT TRANSISTIONS CENTER - (ATC'S) Information about Illinois' eight Adult transition centers
Moderator: Still love my son
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180 Posts 24 Topics |
Last post by shawnssweetcheeks in Re: Crossroads ATC on May 02, 2008, 04:56:28 pm |
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"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"
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Last post by Forevermah in Re: Joliet/Collins Stree... on April 30, 2006, 10:58:25 am |
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STATE MAP OF PRISONS  Illinois Map locating all DOC facilities and Federal Camps
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Last post by Son is Home in More Maps on October 22, 2007, 08:07:08 pm |
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LEGAL RESOURCES, LEGAL HELP, PENDING LEGISLATION, COURT RULINGS
All things legal...
Moderator: Scout
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239 Posts 47 Topics |
Last post by downtownchicago in HB 6651, Tamms reform on July 05, 2008, 05:12:33 pm |
| Child Boards: Ask our Attorneys | |||
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LEGAL LINKS Links to legal aid, forms, resources, publications
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Last post by Schrader42 in Re: Prison related links... on October 02, 2007, 10:55:43 am |
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ILLINOIS COMPILED STATUTES Links to Compiled Statutes- reference material
Moderator: Scout
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Last post by Dazzler in Illinois Statute - Unifi... on October 06, 2007, 09:36:25 am |
| Child Boards: Title 20 - Regulating Illinois Prisons | |||
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IDOC POLICY CHANGES Updated Policy changes and Directives
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34 Posts 7 Topics |
Last post by Still love my son in Re: 2008 IDOC Employee P... on April 10, 2008, 10:46:16 pm |
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PAROLE/RE-ENTRY Information Pertaining to Parole and Re-entry Services
Moderator: Susan
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648 Posts 148 Topics |
Last post by Forevermah in How soon after an inmate... on Today at 10:01:12 am |
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US VETERAN'S BENEFITS Services and Benefits Available to Incarcerated Veterans and Parolees - moderated by Veteran member
Moderator: BSchaffer
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12 Posts 5 Topics |
Last post by momm316 in An American Soldier on March 26, 2008, 07:55:13 pm |
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GOOD TIME CREDIT - SENTENCE REDUCTIONS How to figure inmate good time, earlier release - sample Clemency petition/guidelines
Moderator: Dazzler
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475 Posts 61 Topics |
Last post by klo in When do they get the 6 m... on July 05, 2008, 10:29:14 am |
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DEATH PENALTY, 'LWOP' & OTHER SENTENCING TOPICS Death Penalty, Moratorium, Life Without Parole/ Other Sentencing Discussions
Moderator: Jims
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428 Posts 92 Topics |
Last post by dcal5150 in "Too Fat to Execute" ?? on August 05, 2008, 02:04:59 pm |
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JUVENILE JUSTICE ISSUES Discussion and information board for juvenile justice issues
Moderator: Jims
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282 Posts 69 Topics |
Last post by downtownchicago in Condemning Kids to Life ... on August 06, 2008, 05:53:21 pm |
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WOMEN INMATE ISSUES Topics related to the special needs of women prisoners
Moderator: Susan
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80 Posts 28 Topics |
Last post by lvanrs2 in Dwight Inmates Swelterin... on July 11, 2008, 09:21:17 pm |
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IDOC INMATE TRANSFERS Information and discussion - transferring from facilities
Moderator: Susan
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545 Posts 53 Topics |
Last post by rtippie in Transfer Coordinator on August 06, 2008, 07:29:09 pm |
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INTERSTATE COMPACT AGREEMENT FOR OFFENDING ADULTS  Transferring Parolees to Other States - Link to text of complete interstate agreement
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Last post by blsgrl1231 in Re: Parole out of state ... on April 25, 2008, 07:37:18 pm |
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VICTIMS FOR PAROLE Victims supporting parole, please share your stories
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Last post by babybabybaby in Re: Victims For Parole R... on July 30, 2008, 07:29:13 pm |
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PRISON ACTIVISM/ACTIVITIES There are many fine groups working to better our prisons. Please post information regarding Prison actiivism in this forum
Moderators: Sister, Baby girl since 66
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124 Posts 39 Topics |
Last post by Dazzler in want to get involved in... on August 01, 2008, 09:13:21 pm |
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CORE - ILLINOIS INMATE ADVOCACY GROUPS UNITE Long-Term Inmate Issues, Legislation, Announcements and Discussion
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37 Posts 8 Topics |
Last post by Bill in A Forum on the Effects o... on August 03, 2008, 05:54:11 pm |
| Child Boards: Long-Term Inmate Cost Analysis , Inmate Opinions and Profiles, Correspondence | |||
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PLEASE SIGN CITIZENS FOR EARNED RELEASE (CER) PETITION Citizens for Earned Release (CER) Petition available on-line
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Last post by babybabybaby in Marshan Allen on June 24, 2008, 09:55:12 pm |
| Child Boards: "Second Chances" | |||
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ILLINOIS INMATE FAMILY SUPPORT Yahoo group - sister forum to IPT
Moderator: foreverinluv98
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Last post by alredytkn in Re: Welcome on April 13, 2008, 03:19:38 pm |
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LINKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS Links to some of our Favorite Supporters
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Last post by momm316 in Fishers of Men Prison Mi... on July 03, 2008, 10:21:20 pm |
Illinois Prison Talk - Info Center
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