ICE Detention Facilities in Illinois: Locations and Family Guide

Illinois's ICE detention network changed dramatically starting in September 2025 when Operation Midway Blitz - one of the largest immigration enforcement operations in recent U.S. history - swept through the Chicago metropolitan area and beyond. The Broadview Processing Center in Broadview, Illinois became the primary intake and processing point for thousands of people arrested in the Chicago region. Illinois state law bars ICE from using state prisons or county jails for civil immigration detention, making Broadview and a small number of county facilities under separate federal contracts the main Illinois sites. Most people arrested in Illinois are transferred out of state within days - primarily to Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Kentucky. The Chicago Field Office covers Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kentucky, and Kansas. Bond is posted at one ERO location in Chicago. ICE detention is civil, not criminal. A person held in ICE detention has not been convicted of a crime. Last verified: June 2026.

Step 1: Find Your Family Member

ICE Online Detainee Locator: locator.ice.gov

You need the person's full legal name, date of birth, and country of birth - OR their A-Number (Alien Registration Number). Illinois detainees are frequently transferred to out-of-state facilities within days of arrest. The ICE locator system has experienced delays updating during high-volume enforcement periods - allow 24-72 hours if a newly arrested person is not appearing.

ICE Detention Reporting and Information Line: 1-888-351-4024 (toll-free, 24 hours)

Broadview location-specific email: detentionbroadview-ins@ice.dhs.gov - include name, A-Number, and date of birth

Chicago Field Office detained unit: chi-ero-detained@ice.dhs.gov

EOIR Immigration Court Case Status: 1-800-898-7180

ICE ERO Field Office - Illinois

Chicago Field Office:

101 West Ida B Wells Drive (formerly Congress Parkway), Suite 4000, Chicago, IL 60605 | (312) 347-2400 / (872) 351-3990 | chi-ero-detained@ice.dhs.gov | Chicago.Outreach@ice.dhs.gov

Area of responsibility: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kentucky, and Kansas - one of the largest ERO regions in the country. As of late 2025, the Chicago regional immigration court docket had over 260,000 pending cases, and over 470,000 across the six-state region. Deportation flights are conducted out of Gary, Indiana airport.

Bond Posting in Illinois - One Location

Bond for Illinois ICE detainees is posted at one ERO location. No Illinois detention facility accepts bond in person. Payment must be by money order, cashier's check, or certified check payable to 'U.S. Department of Homeland Security.' Bond can also be posted online at ice.gov/bonds. Call ahead to confirm hours.

Chicago ERO: 101 West Ida B Wells Drive, Suite 4000, Chicago, IL 60605 | (312) 347-2400 | Monday-Friday 9 AM-3 PM

Bond can also be posted online by visiting ice.gov/bonds.

Illinois ICE Detention Facilities - As of June 2026

Illinois has a small number of in-state ICE detention facilities due to state law barring use of state prisons and county jails for civil immigration detention. Most people arrested in Illinois are quickly transferred to detention facilities in neighboring states, particularly Indiana (Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill), Wisconsin (Dodge County Jail), Michigan (North Lake Correctional Facility), and Kentucky. Always use the ICE Detainee Locator (locator.ice.gov) first before traveling to any Illinois facility.

Primary Processing Facility - ICE-Owned

Broadview Processing Center - Broadview (Cook County)

Address: 1930 Beach Street, Broadview, IL 60155 | Detainee locator email: detentionbroadview-ins@ice.dhs.gov | Field Office: chi-ero-detained@ice.dhs.gov | (312) 347-2400 | Operator: ICE (government-owned and operated) | Type: Processing Center | Demographics: Female/Male

Broadview Processing Center in Broadview (a western suburb of Chicago, Cook County) is the primary ICE intake and processing facility for the Chicago region. Owned and operated by ICE - not a private contractor. The facility has been an immigration-related site since 2006. Broadview handles short-term processing; most detainees are transferred to longer-term facilities in other states within days.

Broadview became the center of national attention during Operation Midway Blitz (September 2025 onward), when ICE and CBP conducted widespread arrests across the Chicago metropolitan area. The facility was severely overcrowded during peak enforcement periods - one detainee testified to being held in a room with 150 others despite a posted capacity of 86 - and conditions including inadequate food, water, hygiene, and legal access were documented by members of Congress, the ACLU, and courts. A federal court (Judge Robert Gettleman, Northern District of Illinois) issued orders mandating minimum conditions standards including private attorney phone calls. The Broadview mayor formally demanded closure of the facility and reimbursement for operational costs in March 2026.

Illinois state law bars ICE from using state prisons or county jails for civil immigration enforcement, making Broadview one of the only processing points in the region. Detention beds for women are limited in Illinois; female detainees are commonly transferred to Kentucky. Transgender detainees have been sent to Denver. The facility previously operated Monday through Friday, 9 AM to some extent, but operational hours changed significantly during Operation Midway Blitz.

VOLATILE - conditions, capacity, and visiting procedures at Broadview have changed frequently and remain contested as of June 2026. Verify current conditions and visiting procedures before traveling by calling the Chicago ERO (312) 347-2400 or emailing detentionbroadview-ins@ice.dhs.gov. Bond: 101 West Ida B Wells Drive, Suite 4000, Chicago, IL 60605 | (312) 347-2400.

Midwest Regional Reception Center - Illinois (Location: Verify)

Field Office: Chicago.Outreach@ice.dhs.gov | CHI-ERO-Detained@ice.dhs.gov | Operator: ICE | Type: Reception Center | Demographics: Male | Tablets: Talton system via talton.com

The Midwest Regional Reception Center is a newer ICE-operated reception and processing facility in the Chicago field office region. Case inquiries: Chicago.Outreach@ice.dhs.gov. Attorney/case inquiries: CHI-ERO-Detained@ice.dhs.gov. Chicago Field Office: 101 West Ida B Wells Drive, Suite 4000, Chicago, IL 60605 | (872) 351-3990. Bond: 101 West Ida B Wells Drive, Suite 4000, Chicago, IL 60605. Contact the Chicago ERO to confirm current address and visiting hours before traveling.

County Jails - ICE IGSA/Agreement Facilities

Jerome Combs Detention Center (Kankakee County Jail) - Kankakee

Address: 3050 S. Justice Way (also referenced as 3050 Justice Way), Kankakee, IL 60901 | Facility Phone: 815-802-7272 | Field Office: chi-ero-detained@ice.dhs.gov | (312) 347-2400 | Operator: Kankakee County Sheriff | Type: IGSA | Capacity: ~456-700 | Demographics: Male

Jerome Combs Detention Center in Kankakee (about 60 miles south of Chicago) is operated by the Kankakee County Sheriff's Office. It is one of the few county facilities in Illinois with an agreement that allows ICE civil detainees, operating under a USMS intergovernmental agreement. ICE detainees are intermingled with criminal detainees per federal classification standards. Tablets available via GettingOut. Bond: 101 West Ida B Wells Drive, Suite 4000, Chicago, IL 60605 | (312) 347-2400.

Clay County Jail - Louisville, Illinois (Clay County)

Field Office: chi-ero-detained@ice.dhs.gov | Operator: Clay County Sheriff | Type: IGSA | Demographics: Male

Clay County Jail in Louisville (Clay County, southern Illinois) holds ICE detainees under an agreement with the Chicago Field Office. Phone account for detainee calls: Combined Public Communications at (702) 829-3001 or cpcjail.com. Tablets available via GettingOut. Case inquiries: chi-ero-detained@ice.dhs.gov. Bond: 101 West Ida B Wells Drive, Suite 4000, Chicago, IL 60605 | (312) 347-2400. Contact the Chicago ERO for current visiting hours before traveling.

Jefferson County Justice Center - Mount Vernon (Jefferson County)

Address: 911 Casey Avenue, Mount Vernon, IL 62864 | Facility Phone: (618) 244-8015 (24 hours) | Field Office: (312) 347-2400 | Operator: Jefferson County Sheriff | Type: IGSA | Demographics: Male

Jefferson County Justice Center in Mount Vernon (Jefferson County, southern Illinois, approximately 70 miles east of St. Louis) holds ICE detainees. Detainee information: (618) 244-8015, 24 hours a day. Attorney visits: 7 days a week, 8 AM-5 PM. Family/social visits: Sunday through Saturday, organized by housing unit - contact facility for current schedule. All visits limited to 1 hour per week (can be split into two 30-minute visits); arrive 45 minutes early; valid ID required. Bond: 101 West Ida B Wells Drive, Suite 4000, Chicago, IL 60605 | (312) 347-2400.

Out-of-State Transfers from Illinois

Due to Illinois state law barring civil immigration detention in state and county facilities, the vast majority of people arrested in Illinois are transferred to facilities in neighboring states within days of processing at Broadview. Primary out-of-state destinations documented during and after Operation Midway Blitz include:

Indiana: Miami Correctional Facility, Bunker Hill (primary destination documented by Rep. Underwood)

Wisconsin: Dodge County Jail, Juneau (Dodge Detention Facility - Chicago Field Office detention unit)

Michigan: North Lake Correctional Facility (private, re-opened June 2025 as ICE jail)

Kentucky: Primary destination for female detainees from the Chicago region

Colorado (Denver area): Documented transfer destination for transgender detainees

Always check the ICE Detainee Locator (locator.ice.gov) to find current facility. Transfers happen rapidly and often with no family notification.

Operation Midway Blitz - Context for Families

Operation Midway Blitz began September 9, 2025, involving ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Marshals, DEA, and ATF. The operation covered the entire state of Illinois and neighboring Lake County, Indiana. ICE used a naval base as a staging area. Within the first two weeks, over 550 people were reported arrested. The Chicago Tribune won a Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting in 2026 for its coverage.

Key legal developments: A federal judge (Robert Gettleman, Northern District of Illinois) issued orders mandating minimum conditions at Broadview - including private attorney phone calls, adequate food, water, and bedding. The 'Broadview Six' - six defendants including political candidate Kat Abughazaleh - were charged in October 2025 with hindering a federal agent but all charges were dismissed with prejudice in May 2026 after grand jury irregularities were revealed. ICE and Border Patrol have continued enforcement activity in Illinois since the formal peak of the operation ended in November 2025.

Legal Resources in Illinois

National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC)

immigrantjustice.org | (312) 660-1370 | Chicago - Primary legal organization monitoring and providing representation at Broadview and for Illinois detainees throughout the Chicago region. Published the 'After the Blitz' report documenting detention conditions.

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR)

icirr.org | (312) 332-7360 | Chicago - Statewide coalition; runs rapid response network. Call or text their rapid response line when someone is arrested.

Legal Aid Chicago

legalaidchicago.org | (312) 341-1070 | Chicago - Immigration legal aid for Chicago area detainees.

Heartland Alliance - National Immigrant Justice Center

immigrantjustice.org - Provides legal representation at Broadview and monitors conditions.

Illinois Legal Aid Online

illinoislegalaid.org | (866) 941-0949 - Free legal help and lawyer referrals for immigration matters.

ACLU of Illinois

aclu-il.org | (312) 201-9740 - Has litigated conditions at Broadview and brought class-action challenges to Operation Midway Blitz detention practices.

CLINIC Affiliates

cliniclegal.org - Catholic Legal Immigration Network affiliates throughout Illinois. Search by ZIP code.

EOIR Pro Bono Lists

All Illinois ICE detention facilities are required to post pro bono legal services lists. Ask the facility staff for the current list. For Broadview, contact NIJC (immigrantjustice.org) or ICIRR (icirr.org).

Detainee Rights in Illinois ICE Facilities

The right to speak with an attorney. At Broadview, federal court orders require private attorney phone calls. Contact NIJC immediately after arrest.

The right to a bond hearing before an immigration judge (unless subject to mandatory detention - note expanded mandatory detention policies are currently being legally challenged).

The right to communicate with your home country's consulate - free calls are required for consular contact.

The right to be free from physical and verbal abuse.

The right to adequate medical care, food, and water - federal court orders at Broadview enforced minimum standards.

The right to access a pro bono legal services list - request it from facility staff.

The right to remain silent without an attorney present.

To report conditions, medical neglect, or abuse: DHS Inspector General: oig.dhs.gov | 1-800-323-8603. Chicago Field Office: chi-ero-detained@ice.dhs.gov | (312) 347-2400. ACLU of Illinois: aclu-il.org.

Communication at Illinois ICE Facilities

Broadview Processing Center: Email detentionbroadview-ins@ice.dhs.gov (include name, A-Number, DOB); Chicago ERO (312) 347-2400. Detainees are offered a phone call as a courtesy - attorney calls routed through control room.

Midwest Regional Reception Center: CHI-ERO-Detained@ice.dhs.gov; tablets via Talton (talton.com).

Jerome Combs Detention Center: (815) 802-7272; tablets via GettingOut.

Clay County Jail: Combined Public Communications (702) 829-3001 or cpcjail.com; tablets via GettingOut; case inquiries chi-ero-detained@ice.dhs.gov.

Jefferson County Justice Center: (618) 244-8015 (24 hours).

For detainees transferred to out-of-state facilities: Contact the ICE Detainee Locator (locator.ice.gov) and the facility directly. Out-of-state transfers are frequent and fast during active enforcement periods.

Sources: Operation Midway Blitz Wikipedia (started Sept 9 2025; Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Missouri Kentucky Kansas coverage; 550+ arrested first 13 days1 naval base staging area; Broadview epicenter of protests; Broadview Six charges dismissed with prejudice May 2026 after grand jury irregularities; Chicago Tribune Pulitzer Prize 2026; deportation flights from Gary Indiana airport); Broadview Processing Center Wikipedia (1930 Beach Street Broadview IL; since 2006; 2025 inhumane conditions reported; ventilation crowding access to lawyers issues; ICE-owned government-operated); WBEZ Mar 2026 (Broadview mayor demands closure $700K+ reimbursement; Operation Midway Blitz peaked Sept-Nov 2025; hundreds daily protesters; tear gas rubber bullets; conditions: sleeping on floors limited food water; Broadview not 1" w:eastAsiaocal law enforcement); South Side Weekly Mar 2026 (federal court Judge Gettleman orders minimum conditions at Broadview including private attorney phone calls; people arrested at immigration check-in appointments; ICE still operating post-Blitz; 5th Circuit mandatory detention expansion); NIJC Dec 2025 (Illinois state law bars ICE from county jails and state prisons; Broadview primary processing point; female detainees sent to Kentucky; transfers to Indiana Wisconsin Michigan; Simon case: held with 200 people capacity 86; then North Lake MI; Broadview one week typical; ICE locator delays 24-72 hrs or more during high enforcement); Underwood reports Nov-Dec 2025 (Broadview 22 staff; previously M-F 9 AM; families children held; transferred to Miami Correctional Bunker Hill IN; ERO Chicago covers IL IN WI MO KY KS; 260K+ pending Chicago immigration court; 470K+ six-state region; 3,000 detainees in custody AOR; CoreCivic building Leavenworth KS detention center; female detainees to Kentucky; transgender to Denver; 30K ready for removal Chicago area; Gary IN deportation flights; HSI Chicago 400+ staff 30% in field during Blitz); Illinois gov detention FAQ (1930 Beach Street Broadview ICE-owned 1" w:eastDHS not aocal law enforcement); CFIAUS Illinois bond (one bond location: 101 W Congress Parkway Suite 4000 Chicago IL 60605 (312) 347-2400; previously Congress now Ida B Wells Drive); ICE Midwest Regional Reception Center page (Chicago.Outreach@ice.dhs.gov; CHI-ERO-Detained@ice.dhs.gov; Talton tablets talton.com; Chicago Field Office 101 W Ida B Wells Drive Suite 4000 Chicago IL 60605 (872) 351-3990); ICE Dodge Detention facility page (Wisconsin Dodge County Jail 216 W Center St Juneau WI 53039; chi-ero-detained@ice.dhs.gov1 non-contact visits; 1 hour/week up to 2 x 30 min; arrive 45 min early; GettingOut tablets); ICE Clay County Jail page (chi-ero-detained@ice.dhs.gov1 Combined Public Communications (702) 829-3001 cpcjail.com; GettingOut tablets); CFIAUS Jefferson County (911 Casey Ave Mount Vernon IL 62864; (618) 244-8015 24 hrs; attorney 7 days 8 AM-5 PM; family Sun-Sat by housing unit; 1 hour/week 2x30min max; 45 min early; valid ID; Chicago ERO (312) 347-2400); Global Detention Project Jerome Combs (3050 S Justice Way Kankakee IL 60901 815-802-7272; Kankakee County Sheriff; IGSA and USMS IGA); Kankakee County Sheriff website (Jerome Combs 312 + 144 = 456 designed capacity; opened Feb 11 2005 and Phase 2 2007; 815-802-7272). Volatile items: Verify Broadview Processing Center current visiting hours and procedures before traveling (changed frequently during and since Midway Blitz; call chi-ero-detained@ice.dhs.gov or (312) 347-2400; status of facilities contested); verify Midwest Regional Reception Center current address and visiting hours (confirm with Chicago ERO); verify Jerome Combs Detention Center current ICE population and visiting schedule before traveling (815-802-7272); verify current out-of-state transfer destinations (North Lake MI, Miami Correctional IN, Dodge WI, Kentucky - verify at locator.ice.gov); verify Jefferson County Justice Center current visiting schedule (call (618) 244-8015); verify bond posting hours and location in Chicago before traveling. Last verified: June 2026.