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Division I - Cook County Jail, Illinois

About

Division I, the oldest wing in the Cook County Jail setup, swung open in 1929. This venerable structure has held a pivotal role in the Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC) for close to a hundred years. Although now dormant for inmate housing, Division I remains a vital fragment of the jail’s enduring tale.

Key Information

Address: 2700 S. California Ave. Chicago, IL 60608
Status: Dormant for inmate occupancy (as of 2024)
Original Capacity: 1,250 maximum-security male detainees
Structure: Four-level building split into eight sections
Historical Significance: Hosted the jail’s largest PACE Institute learning initiative

History

Established in 1929 as an extension of the widening Cook County Jail network
Functioned as a high-security hub for male detainees over many years
Held a crucial place in the jail’s daily workings through the 20th century
Phased out for standard inmate housing recently owing to modernizing drives and population control tactics

Contact Information

Though Division I no longer accommodates inmates, general questions about the Cook County Jail may be directed to:

Main Phone Number: (773) 674-7100
Customer Service Line: (773) 674-1945 (available all week, 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
Automated Help Line: (773) 674-5245 (English or Spanish)

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Essential Details

Component of one of the nation’s largest single-location correctional complexes
Once housed high-security detainees
Historically prominent within the framework of Chicago’s judicial structure
Although idle, the building remains a segment of the jail complex
Illustrates the shifting landscape of correctional environments and inmate control tactics

Additional Resources

For up-to-date inmate searches: Cook County Inmate Locator
For visitation guidelines: Visitation Procedures
For general jail queries: DOC Phone Numbers