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 can provide 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, 2026 IDOC Quarterly Report
Illinois River Population: 1,545
Rated Capacity: 1,881
Percent of Capacity: 82.1%
Educational & Vocational Participants: 305 (16.2%)
Courses offered with participants: ABE, Advanced ABE, ASE, Construction Occupations, Culinary Arts, Horticulture, and Warehousing
State Representatives: Current as of January 2026
Norine K. Hammond (R) – IL House District 94
Springfield Office: 314 Capitol Building, Springfield, IL 62706, (217) 782-0416
District Office: 325 E. Washington Street, P.O. Box 170, Macomb, IL 61455, (309) 836-2707
Additional District Office: 103 N. College Avenue, #201, Aledo, IL 61231, (309) 230-7584
Neil Anderson (R) – IL Senate District 47
Springfield Office: 208 Capitol Building, Springfield, IL 62706, (217) 782-5957
District Office: 103 N. College Avenue, #201, Aledo, IL 61231, (309) 230-7584
