Illinois Department of Corrections
Menard Correctional Center
State Maximum-Security Prison
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Institution information
Correctional Institution Address
711 Kaskaskia Street
Menard, IL 62259
Phone
System type
State
Facility type
State Maximum-Security Prison
Official website
Visitation page
Current status
NORMAL OPERATIONS
Normal operations.
Last updated: Sep 29, 2026, 5:05 PM
Source: Illinois Department of Corrections
Visitation status
Visitation status
Open on scheduled days
Visiting days
Friday - Monday
Visiting hours
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Visitation phone
ID requirements
Government-issued photo ID; approved list required
Visitation rules
IDOC AD 05.03.100 visitation rules.
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