Menard Correctional Center

Menard Correctional Center

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Location: Menard, IL 

Security Level: Maximum Security 

History: Menard Correctional Center, opened in 1878, is a maximum-security adult male facility located in Chester, Illinois. It is the largest maximum-security facility in IDOC. It operates the Menard Reception & Classification Center for men entering IDOC from the southern part of the state. Menard also operates a medium-security unit (MSU).

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Population and program participation information sourced from July 1, 2024 IDOC Quarterly Report

Facility Population: 1,586 including Menard CC and Menard R&C 

  • Rated Capacity: 1,406 

  • Percent of Capacity: 112.8% 

Educational & Vocational Participants: 51 (3.6%)

  • Courses Offered: ABE, Advanced ABE, and ASE 

State Representatives: current as of July 2024 

Terri Bryant (R) - Senate District 58 

  • Springfield Office: Senator 58th District, Stratton Office Building, Section A, Office H, Springfield, IL 62706, (217) 782-8137 

  • District Office: 1032 W. Industrial Park Road, Murphysboro, IL 62966, (618) 684-1100 

  • Additional District Address: 2929 Broadway Street, Suite 3, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, (618) 472-8158 

David Friess (R) - House District 115 

  • Springfield Office: 216-N Stratton Office Building, Springfield, IL 62706, (217) 782-1018 

  • District Office: 143 S. Main Street, Red Bud, IL 62278, (618) 282-7284 

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