Illinois River Correctional Center
Illinois River Correctional Center
Location: Canton, IL
Security Level: Medium Security
History/Overview: Opened in October 1989, Illinois River is a facility for adult men. The facility houses general population individuals; it also has a special management unit, which provides special security for individuals in custody.
Mailing/Contact Information:
Individual In Custody mailing address: P.O Box 999, Canton, IL 61520
Telephone: (309) 647-7030
Population and program participation information sourced from January 1, 2024 IDOC Quarterly Report
Illinois River Population: 1,775
Rated Capacity: 1,971
Percent of Capacity: 90.1%
Educational & Vocational Participants: 252 (14.20%)
Courses offered: ABE, Advanced ABE, ASE, College – 2 Year Degree, Automotive Technology, Career Technologies, Construction Occupations, Culinary Arts, and Horticulture
State Representatives: Current as of March 2024
Norine K. Hammond (R) – IL House District 94
Springfield Office: Senator 94th District,314 Capitol Building, Springfield, IL 62706, (217) 782-0416
District Office: 331 N. Lafayette Street, PO Box 170, Macomb, IL 61455, (309) 836-2707
Neil Anderson (R) – IL Senate District 47
Springfield Office: Senator 47th District, 208 A Capitol Building, Springfield, IL 62706, (217) 782-5957
District Office: 103 N. College Avenue, #201, Aledo, IL 61231, (309) 230-7584
