North Lawndale Adult Transition Center
North Lawndale Adult Transition Center
Adult Transition Center - Transitional Security MaleMailing Address
[Individual Full Name] — [IDOC Number]
North Lawndale Adult Transition Center
2839 West Fillmore
Chicago, IL 60612
North Lawndale Adult Transition Center
2839 West Fillmore
Chicago, IL 60612
Physical Address
2839 West Fillmore, Chicago, IL 60612
Phone
Governing Agency
Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC)
Inmate ID
IDOC Number — Required
Last Verified
September 27, 2026
Facility Mailing and Service Information
Use the individual's full name and IDOC number and the current facility-specific mailing address.
IDOC strongly recommends black ink because light ink or pencil may reproduce poorly when scanned. Avoid glue, glitter, paint, crayon, adhesives, ribbon, cloth or string. Include a complete sender return address.
IDOC strongly recommends black ink because light ink or pencil may reproduce poorly when scanned. Avoid glue, glitter, paint, crayon, adhesives, ribbon, cloth or string. Include a complete sender return address.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Ordinary photographs may be processed with non-privileged mail. Photos larger than 8 x 10 inches, photo albums/books, negatives/slides, nudity, sexually explicit material, gang-related content, money images and other prohibited content are not authorized.
Original photographs mailed directly by a photo-printing service with its watermark/logo may be delivered in original form if otherwise permitted.
Original photographs mailed directly by a photo-printing service with its watermark/logo may be delivered in original form if otherwise permitted.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Publications, including new or used hard- or soft-cover books, magazines, newsletters and newspapers, may be received when mailed directly by a qualifying publisher, book club, bookstore, distributor, religious organization/ministry, educational institution or government unit and when the content complies with IDOC rules.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Do not send money to the facility in ordinary correspondence. IDOC supports approved electronic deposit methods and money orders through the designated JPay lockbox. Money orders must use the current deposit slip and be sent to the current lockbox address rather than to the correctional facility.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Visitors must comply with IDOC visitation rules and the facility's current schedule. Verify the individual's current location and approved visitor status and schedule the visit in advance where required before traveling.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
How to Address Your Letter
Verify the individual is currently assigned to North Lawndale Adult Transition Center before mailing.
Use:
[Individual Full Name] — [IDOC Number]
North Lawndale Adult Transition Center
2839 West Fillmore
Chicago, IL 60612
Place the IDOC number near the individual's name. Include the sender's complete return name and address. IDOC currently scans or color-copies most non-privileged personal correspondence for digital or printed delivery.
Use:
[Individual Full Name] — [IDOC Number]
North Lawndale Adult Transition Center
2839 West Fillmore
Chicago, IL 60612
Place the IDOC number near the individual's name. Include the sender's complete return name and address. IDOC currently scans or color-copies most non-privileged personal correspondence for digital or printed delivery.
About North Lawndale Adult Transition Center
North Lawndale Adult Transition Center is a current male transitional-security reentry facility in Chicago operated with Safer Foundation.