Western Illinois Correctional Center is a Maximum security level State Prison located in the city of Mount Sterling, Illinois. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Illinois state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 1989. The facility has a capacity of 2,173 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Sterling, IL judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Western Illinois Correctional Center
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Western Illinois Correctional Center is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/ .
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Western Illinois Correctional Center Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Western Illinois Correctional Center inmate, contact the State Prison directly via 217-773-4441 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Western Illinois Correctional Center State Prison has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.
Visiting a Western Illinois Correctional Center inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
| USP General Visiting Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mon | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Tue | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Hol | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Western Illinois Correctional Center.
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the State Prison administration at 217-773-4441. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at LtGovStratton@illinois.gov.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.
For sending a mail or a care package to an Western Illinois Correctional Center State Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:
| Inmate Mail 1 | Inmate Mail 2 | Freight and non-USPS parcels | Staff Mail |
|---|---|---|---|
Inmate Name & IDOC# Western Illinois Correctional Center 2500 Rt. 99 South Mount Sterling, IL 62353 | — | — | — |