Sheridan Correctional Center
Sheridan Correctional Center
Location: Sheridan, IL
Security Level: Medium Security
History: Sheridan Correctional Center is a medium-security adult male facility located in Sheridan, IL, about an hour and a half southwest of Chicago. Sheridan was reopened in 2004 as a fully dedicated substance abuse disorder treatment facility; however, since, Sheridan has increased non-treatment general population housing and as of June 2024 roughly 350 were in treatment.
Mailing/Contact Information:
Individual in Custody mailing address: 4017 E. 2603 Road, Sheridan, IL 60551
Telephone: (815) 496-2181
Population and program participation information sourced from January 1, 2026 IDOC Quarterly Report
Facility Population: 1,156 (inclusive of General Pop)
Rated Capacity: 1,776
Percent of Capacity: 65.1%
Educational & Vocational Participants: 163 (14.1%)
Courses Offered: ABE, Advanced ABE, ASE, Barbering, Culinary Arts, and Horticulture
State Representatives: Current as of January 2026
Jed Davis (R) – House District 75
Springfield Office: 220-N Stratton Building, Springfield, IL 62706, (217) 782-5997
District Office: 1925 S. Bridge St., Yorkville, IL 60560, (331) 867-8200
Sue Rezin (R) - Senate District 38
Springfield Office: 108 C Capitol Building, Springfield, IL 62706, (217) 782-3840
District Office: 1802 N. Division St., Ste. 314, Morris, IL 60450, (815) 220-8720
Additional District Office: 850 4th St., DeKalb, IL 60115, (815) 220-8720
