Dwight Correctional Center (CLOSED) - Illinois

Overview of the Facility

Dwight Correctional Center was a women's prison located in Dwight, Illinois. It was operated by the Illinois Department of Corrections. The facility was closed in 2013 as part of state budget cuts.

Contact Information

As the facility is now closed, there is no current contact information available.

History of the Facility

Dwight Correctional Center opened in 1930 and was the only maximum-security prison for women in Illinois. It operated for 83 years before its closure in 2013. The facility had a capacity of approximately 1,000 inmates and was known for its various rehabilitation programs.

Closure and Relocation

In 2013, Governor Pat Quinn announced the closure of Dwight Correctional Center as part of a cost-saving measure. The inmates were transferred to other facilities, primarily to Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln, Illinois.

Programs and Services (Historical)

Before its closure, Dwight Correctional Center offered various programs and services to inmates, including:

• Educational programs (GED and vocational training)
• Substance abuse treatment
• Mental health services
• Job training programs
• Parenting classes

Famous Prisoners

Here is a list of some notable inmates who served time at Dwight Correctional Center:

1. Paula Cooper - Convicted of murder at age 15, her case gained international attention due to her young age and death sentence (later commuted).
2. Guinevere Garcia - Convicted of murdering her husband, she initially waived her appeals but later accepted legal help to avoid execution.
3. Debra Brown - Accomplice of Alton Coleman in a multi-state killing spree in 1984.

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