Cook County Jail, County jail in South Lawndale, Chicago, United States
The Cook County Department of Corrections extends over ninety-six acres and eight city blocks in the southwestern section of Chicago, Illinois.
The facility has operated continuously since 1871, following the Great Chicago Fire, initially serving as a city jail before becoming a county institution in 1929.
The jail gained recognition through its appearance in multiple works, including the musical Chicago and recordings of B.B. King's 1970 concert for inmates.
The correctional facility provides inmates with educational programs, vocational training, and legal resources while maintaining scheduled visiting hours throughout the week.
The jail maintains the third-largest inmate population in the United States, following only Los Angeles County and New York City systems.
Location: Cook County
Website: https://cookcountysheriff.org/departments/cook-county-department-of-corrections
GPS coordinates: 41.84140,-87.69750
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:31
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