State prison · Illinois

Sheridan Correctional Center

Illinois Department of CorrectionsMedium security

Sheridan Correctional Center is a state prison in Sheridan, Illinois, run by the Illinois Department of Corrections. The state classifies it as medium security. Federal facility data from 2020 put its capacity at about 2,740 beds.

Sheridan Correctional Center Address and Phone

Facility type
State prison
Address
4017 East 2603 Road, Sheridan, IL 60551Open in Google Maps
Main phone
(815) 496-2181
Operated by
Illinois Department of Corrections
County
LaSalle County

Visiting, Mail and Phone Calls

Visiting days, visitor approval, dress rules and the mailing format for letters are set by the Illinois Department of Corrections and can change at short notice. Read the official facility page and call ahead before you travel.

Official listing on idoc.illinois.gov

Jails and Police Near Sheridan Correctional Center

Anyone arrested near Sheridan is booked into the county jail first; a state facility only receives people after sentencing, commitment or transfer.

Other State Prisons in Illinois

Open status checked against the official idoc.illinois.gov facility listing in November 2026. Address and phone come from that listing or, where it shows none, from the federal HIFLD prison dataset. This page lists no inmates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find an inmate at Sheridan Correctional Center?
Use the official offender search of the Illinois Department of Corrections (idoc.illinois.gov). Search by name or state inmate number; the result shows the current facility. People in state prison are not listed on county jail rosters.
What is the phone number for Sheridan Correctional Center?
The listed main number for Sheridan Correctional Center is (815) 496-2181.
Who runs Sheridan Correctional Center?
Sheridan Correctional Center is operated by the Illinois Department of Corrections and is located in LaSalle County.