Big Muddy Correctional Center
Big Muddy Correctional Center
Location: Ina, IL
Security Level: Medium Security
History: Opened in 1993, Big Muddy River Correctional Center is a medium-security male facility, located in Ina, IL about five hours southwest of Chicago and three hours southeast of Springfield. In addition to the general population, Big Muddy has a voluntary treatment program for individuals with a sex offense and is designated within the Illinois Department of Corrections to house people who are civilly committed as Sexually Dangerous Persons. Adler University offers online college classes at Big Muddy.
Mailing/Contact Information:
Individual in Custody mailing address: 251 N. Illinois Highway 37, Ina, IL 62846
Telephone (618) 437-5300
Population and program participation information sourced from July 1, 2024 IDOC Quarterly Report
Facility Population: 1,414
Rated Capacity: 1,784
Percent of Capacity: 79.3%
Educational & Vocational Participants: 179 (12.7%)
Courses Offered: ABE, Advanced ABE, ASE, college courses for 2-year degree, automotive technology, career technologies, construction occupations, and mechatronics
State Representatives: current as of July 2024
Dave Severin (R) - IL House District 116
Springfield office: 223-N Stratton Office Building, Springfield, IL 62706, (217) 782-1051
District Office: 303 North Main Street, Benton, IL 62812, (618) 440-5090
Terri Bryant (R) - IL 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
