Metropolitan Correctional Center
MCC Chicago
Chicago, IL
CoedHolding / detention~532 people housed
At a glance
- Address
- 71 West Van Buren Street
Chicago, IL 60605 - Phone
- (312) 322-0567
- Security level
- Administrative
- Region
- Midwest
- Approximate population
- ~532
Programs
EducationFaith-based
Commissary
Typical of federal facilities like this one. Specific items rotate weekly and vary by facility — what's on the shelves the week your person arrives may differ.
Food (limited)7 itemsHide
- Ramen noodle soup
- Tuna / mackerel pouches
- Crackers
- Peanut butter
- Honey buns
- Chips
- Hard candy
Beverages4 itemsHide
- Instant coffee
- Tea bags
- Drink mixes
- Powdered creamer
Hygiene6 itemsHide
- Bar soap
- Toothpaste & toothbrush
- Deodorant
- Disposable razors
- Shampoo
- Lotion
Stationery & mail4 itemsHide
- Notepad
- Envelopes
- Stamps
- BIC pens
Clothing4 itemsHide
- T-shirts
- Socks
- Thermals (seasonal)
- Slip-on sneakers
Amenities & rec
Typical for facilities like this one. Specific equipment and access varies.
- Indoor / rooftop recreation area
- Cardio equipment (limited)
- Day room with TV
- Card & board games
- Library (legal access prioritized)
- Multi-faith religious services
- TRULINCS terminals
- Visiting room (typically by appointment, often non-contact)
Classes & education
Typical at a facility like this one. Course catalogs change each quarter and depend on staffing.
- GED preparation (limited cohorts)
- Drug Education
- Faith-based services (Catholic, Protestant, Islamic, Jewish — schedules vary)
- Pre-trial legal access programs
- ACE classes (when staffing allows)
- Career-readiness materials in the law library
Notes
Triangular high-rise in the Chicago Loop, designed by Harry Weese. Pre-trial and short-sentence detention serving the Northern District of Illinois.