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Is Your Jail Ready for 2026? Five Critical Health Care Compliance Changes You Need to Know: Amundsen Davis
Overview If you manage or provide health care in an Illinois jail, 2026 brings significant changes affecting your operations. These are not minor adjustments, either; they are fundamental shifts in standards, federal requirements, and legal expectations. Here is what is coming and how to prepare.
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https://cookcountysheriffil.gov/Cook County law enforcement agencies get more money in ...
The 2026 budget includes massive investments in digital surveillance, including millions of dollars in servers and hardware, as well as dozens ...
https://chicagoreader.com/news/politics/cook-county-budget-2026/IDOC
For more than a decade, IDOC has posted population datasets and reports on its website, providing public access to data for analysis.
https://idoc.illinois.gov/
Facilities Management
Facilities Management Maintain and operate Cook County facilities in a cost effective manner for both the general public and various Cook County Departments in order to provide a safe, reliable, and clean environment, conducive and supportive to carrying out the business and services of the County.
https://www.cookcountyil.gov/agency/facilities-management
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POV: You could be in this photo this summer ☀️ 2026 internship applications are open now! Learn more about the different opportunities and ...
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By Drew Zimmerman Herald & Review, Decatur, Ill. CHICAGO — Missing mandatory observation checks and inadequate staffing levels were among the most common Illinois Jail Code compliance violations for county jails in 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data. Illinois County Jail Standards state that each jail must have sufficient personnel to provide adequate 24-hour supervision of detainees.
https://www.corrections1.com/jail-management/understaffing-missed-checks-top-jail-code-violations-in-illinois
Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Circuit Court of Cook County
In response to Congress enacting the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), the Department of Justice (DOJ) developed national standards for federal, state and local correctional agencies. The intended purpose of the PREA standards is to provide comprehensive guidelines for preventing, detecting and responding to incidents of sexual abuse and sexual harassment of individuals in prisons, jails, juvenile detention facilities, lock-up facili...
https://www.cookcountycourtil.gov/department/juvenile-temporary-detention-program/prison-rape-elimination-act-prea
Detainee Discharge Tracking
* The board below tracks detainees’ progress through various stages of the process and provides a general idea of when discharge will be completed. **Some circumstances can delay this process. Read CCSO Privacy Policy here. Monday, January 26, 2026 1:27 PM...
https://detaineedischargeex.ccsheriff.org/
Jail Population January 23, 2026 < Cook County Sheriff's Office
A. The behind the walls jail population is physically housed under the Sheriff’s custody 24 hours a day/7 days a week. This includes all the populations listed on the key above and pie chart to the left – Divisional populations male & female, Outside Counties, Hospital, PRC, Women’s Residential, & VRIC.
https://cookcountysheriffil.gov/data/jail-population-january-23-2026/
Detainee Discharge Tracking
* The board below tracks detainees’ progress through various stages of the process and provides a general idea of when discharge will be completed. **Some circumstances can delay this process. Read CCSO Privacy Policy here. Monday, January 26, 2026 1:27 PM...
https://detaineedischargeex.ccsheriff.org/
Cook County Jail - Wikipedia
The Cook County Jail, located on 96 acres (39 hectares) in South Lawndale, Chicago, Illinois, is operated by the Sheriff of Cook County.[1] It is sometimes referred to as 26th and Cal or Hotel California, as its address is on California Avenue.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cook_County_Jail
Meet Recruit Gutierrez, Class Commander of Correctional Officer Academy Class 25-05—an inspiring example of leadership, dedication, and the growth possible within the Cook County Department of Corrections. #gowithCCSO #CCSO #CorrectionsAcademy #leaders Cook County Sheriff's Office (Official) Facebook
Meet Recruit Gutierrez, Class Commander of Correctional Officer Academy Class 25-05—an inspiring example of leadership, dedication, and the growth possible within the Cook County Department of Corrections. #gowithCCSO #CCSO #CorrectionsAcademy #leaders...
https://www.facebook.com/cookcountysheriff/videos/meet-recruit-gutierrez-class-commander-of-correctional-officer-academy-class-25-/25282908091365073/
New Northwestern Program Transforms the Lives of Inmates Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender
Corzell Cole is working on his redemption story. During the 17 years he’s been behind bars, Cole has actively tried to make positive change for his community, his family and himself. “The reality is that I wake up in prison every day, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have goals,” he says.
https://www.cookcountypublicdefender.org/news/new-northwestern-program-transforms-lives-inmates
Basic Correctional Officer (BCO) Training Academy
Navigation Tap below for Training Menu Basic Correctional Officer (BCO) Training Academy The Cook County Sheriff’s Correctional Academy is an approved Basic Correctional Officer Training Academy recognized by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board To attend the Cook County Sheriff’s Correctional Officer Academy, a person must: - - - - Be a United States citizen.
https://cookcountysheriffil.gov/basic-correctional-officer-bco-training-academy/
Individual in Custody Search
Important: IDOC has implemented new processes for non-privileged incoming mail and publications.
https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html
Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners will vote on the 2026 budget. We are disappointed that the Board has yet again increased funding for both the Department of Corrections and the State’s Attorney’s Office, even though the responsibilities of both offices have significantly decreased. Since 2016, the Sheriff's budget has grown by $300 million and the State’s Attorney’s budget has doubled. Check out this clip of INPJ member Chiimeh of SOUL - Southsiders Organized for Unity and Liberatio
Organizer with Southside Organized Organized for Unity 0:01 / 2:56 Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners will vote on the 2026 budget. We are disappointed that the Board has yet again increased funding for both the Department of Corrections and the State’s Attorney’s Office, even though the responsibilities of both offices have significantly decreased.
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