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Up-to-date lockdown status for all Illinois prisons
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Last post by Scout
in STATEVILLE is OFF Lockd...
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Search the Illinois Department of Corrections Inmate Database
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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 for inmates in all 50 States and the District of Columbia
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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
No New Posts 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
139 Posts
19 Topics
Last post by Still love my son
in R&C - clothing?
on August 04, 2008, 08:56:35 pm
No New Posts HOW TO CONTACT IDOC Offices, DISTRICT DIRECTORS, PRISON REVIEW BOARD MEMBERS (PRB)
To contact IDOC offices, District Directors, FAQ's
Moderator: WAID
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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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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41 Topics
Last post by griz bear
in inmate's have to pay for...
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Feel free to talk about anything and everything in this board.
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Last post by CMarie1881
in MOVED: How is Sheridan C...
on August 06, 2008, 03:38:09 pm
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Current top stories, rumors and lively topics
Moderator: Jims
1217 Posts
102 Topics
Last post by still
in Cook County Jail supervi...
on August 05, 2008, 09:41:43 pm
No New Posts PETITION FOR TELEPHONE JUSTICE
Illinois Campaign for Telephone Justice ~ Stop the Exhorbitant cost of Inmate Calls
Moderator: ielene
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
No New Posts "STATEVILLE SPEAKS" NEWLETTER
Newsletter published with inmate input
Moderators: Scout, Bill
34 Posts
3 Topics
Last post by Kamama
in Stateville Speaks Discus...
on July 07, 2008, 12:56:39 am
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Featured opinions written by members and guests
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Last post by Kamama
in We Can't Throw Away the ...
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Current media stories, Press releases and Comments
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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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Announcements/discussions concerning Illinois elections, candidates, issues relating to our Prison Population
Moderator: Dazzler
281 Posts
27 Topics
Last post by irish45mj
in Domestic Abusers to Wear...
on August 05, 2008, 02:55:39 pm
No New Posts CORRECTIONS NEWS AROUND THE NATION
Current news articles in the field of Corrections and prison news across the US
289 Posts
82 Topics
Last post by lvanrs2
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Links to Prison publications, see Stateville Speaks above
11 Posts
8 Topics
Last post by Favored23
in Re: Former Inmate Offers...
on June 06, 2008, 08:50:30 am
No New Posts ILLINOIS INMATE ARTWORK
Stunning artwork created by inmates. All mediums featured: paintings, drawings, tattoos ~ discussion topics
Moderator: Tat2U
151 Posts
24 Topics
Last post by lovingmy929
in Il Inmate Art Show
on July 20, 2008, 07:10:36 pm
No New Posts SETTING UP ILLINOIS PRISON PHONE SERVICE - FAQ's
All Illinois prisons use mandatory accounts for inmate calls - Consolidated Telephone Services
Moderator: kah2006
1342 Posts
82 Topics
Last post by colorblind
in CONSOLIDATED SLASHES OUT...
on August 05, 2008, 10:16:06 pm
No New Posts SENDING MAIL, BOOKS, MUSIC, PHOTOS TO ILLINOIS INMATES
Information regarding the mailing of letters, packages, recorded music to IDOC facilities
1138 Posts
103 Topics
Last post by Kamama
in Stateville R&C info plea...
on August 01, 2008, 02:58:25 pm
No New Posts INMATE TRUST ACCOUNTS
How to put 'money on the books' for IDOC inmates - money orders, Western Union, commissary
211 Posts
14 Topics
Last post by downtownchicago
in Western Union
on August 06, 2008, 05:48:54 pm
No New Posts VISITING ILLINOIS PRISONS
IDOC Visiting rules, tips, discussions
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37 Topics
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in Stateville visiting?
on July 26, 2008, 04:27:19 pm
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Transportation services available to Illinois Prisons
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39 Topics
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in Transportation to Illino...
on July 29, 2008, 08:26:15 pm
No New Posts VINE NOTIFICATION (Victim Information Notification Everyday)
Register to receive inmate transfer, release notification
Moderator: kah2006
162 Posts
8 Topics
Last post by JDsMom
in Vine Link Discussions
on June 19, 2008, 12:05:40 am
No New Posts MARRIAGES IN ILLNOIS PRISONS
Procedures and protocol for those Illinois prisons allowing marriages.
Moderator: CMarie1881
292 Posts
18 Topics
Last post by mrswondering
in Gettin Married At Wester...
on August 05, 2008, 10:57:11 pm
No New Posts BOOKS TO INMATES
Services, organizations providing books to prisoners - ordering info
Moderator: Lissa
34 Posts
6 Topics
Last post by shawnssweetcheeks
in Re: Magazines inmates ca...
on May 07, 2008, 09:05:22 pm
No New Posts INDIVIDUAL PRISON PROFILES (Includes Cook County Jail)
Prison specific information for each IDOC facility - visitig hours, address, rules, summary of each
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42 Topics
Last post by jlnjy
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Child Boards: FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS (includes Federal Illinois prisons and Federal Inmate Locator)
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Moderator: gettingby
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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Information about Illinois' eight youth centers
20 Posts
8 Topics
Last post by insideandout
in Re: Joliet IYC
on January 31, 2008, 07:50:08 pm
No New Posts ILLINOIS ADULT TRANSISTIONS CENTER - (ATC'S)
Information about Illinois' eight Adult transition centers
180 Posts
24 Topics
Last post by shawnssweetcheeks
in Re: Crossroads ATC
on May 02, 2008, 04:56:28 pm
No New Posts "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"
4 Posts
1 Topics
Last post by Forevermah
in Re: Joliet/Collins Stree...
on April 30, 2006, 10:58:25 am
No New Posts STATE MAP OF PRISONS
Illinois Map locating all DOC facilities and Federal Camps
7 Posts
4 Topics
Last post by Son is Home
in More Maps
on October 22, 2007, 08:07:08 pm
No New Posts LEGAL RESOURCES, LEGAL HELP, PENDING LEGISLATION, COURT RULINGS
All things legal...
Moderator: Scout
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
No New Posts LEGAL LINKS
Links to legal aid, forms, resources, publications
Moderators: Dworak03, Angie
30 Posts
15 Topics
Last post by Schrader42
in Re: Prison related links...
on October 02, 2007, 10:55:43 am
No New Posts ILLINOIS COMPILED STATUTES
Links to Compiled Statutes- reference material
Moderator: Scout
17 Posts
7 Topics
Last post by Dazzler
in Illinois Statute - Unifi...
on October 06, 2007, 09:36:25 am
Child Boards: Title 20 - Regulating Illinois Prisons
No New Posts IDOC POLICY CHANGES
Updated Policy changes and Directives
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
No New Posts PAROLE/RE-ENTRY
Information Pertaining to Parole and Re-entry Services
Moderator: Susan
648 Posts
148 Topics
Last post by Forevermah
in How soon after an inmate...
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No New Posts US VETERAN'S BENEFITS
Services and Benefits Available to Incarcerated Veterans and Parolees - moderated by Veteran member
Moderator: BSchaffer
12 Posts
5 Topics
Last post by momm316
in An American Soldier
on March 26, 2008, 07:55:13 pm
No New Posts GOOD TIME CREDIT - SENTENCE REDUCTIONS
How to figure inmate good time, earlier release - sample Clemency petition/guidelines
Moderator: Dazzler
475 Posts
61 Topics
Last post by klo
in When do they get the 6 m...
on July 05, 2008, 10:29:14 am
No New Posts DEATH PENALTY, 'LWOP' & OTHER SENTENCING TOPICS
Death Penalty, Moratorium, Life Without Parole/ Other Sentencing Discussions
Moderator: Jims
428 Posts
92 Topics
Last post by dcal5150
in "Too Fat to Execute" ??
on August 05, 2008, 02:04:59 pm
No New Posts JUVENILE JUSTICE ISSUES
Discussion and information board for juvenile justice issues
Moderator: Jims
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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Topics related to the special needs of women prisoners
Moderator: Susan
80 Posts
28 Topics
Last post by lvanrs2
in Dwight Inmates Swelterin...
on July 11, 2008, 09:21:17 pm
No New Posts IDOC INMATE TRANSFERS
Information and discussion - transferring from facilities
Moderator: Susan
545 Posts
53 Topics
Last post by rtippie
in Transfer Coordinator
on August 06, 2008, 07:29:09 pm
No New Posts INTERSTATE COMPACT AGREEMENT FOR OFFENDING ADULTS
Transferring Parolees to Other States - Link to text of complete interstate agreement
16 Posts
4 Topics
Last post by blsgrl1231
in Re: Parole out of state ...
on April 25, 2008, 07:37:18 pm
No New Posts VICTIMS FOR PAROLE
Victims supporting parole, please share your stories
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3 Topics
Last post by babybabybaby
in Re: Victims For Parole R...
on July 30, 2008, 07:29:13 pm
No New Posts PRISON ACTIVISM/ACTIVITIES
There are many fine groups working to better our prisons. Please post information regarding Prison actiivism in this forum
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39 Topics
Last post by Dazzler
in want to get involved in...
on August 01, 2008, 09:13:21 pm
No New Posts CORE - ILLINOIS INMATE ADVOCACY GROUPS UNITE
Long-Term Inmate Issues, Legislation, Announcements and Discussion
Moderators: Scout, Jims
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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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"
No New Posts ILLINOIS INMATE FAMILY SUPPORT
Yahoo group - sister forum to IPT
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Last post by alredytkn
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Links to some of our Favorite Supporters
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Last post by momm316
in Fishers of Men Prison Mi...
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