The UUCUC Care Core Committee would like to invite members and friends of our congregation to contact the Big Muddy Correctional Facility in Ina, Illinois, to request that the administration improve the living conditions for prisoners.

Care Core has learned that the “yard time” has been significantly diminished, and is often cancelled at the very last minute. Prisoners at the facility are confined to their cells on a daily basis with no fresh air or sunshine, and only can leave the cell for a shower and 20 minute phone call. Access to the gymnasium has also been closed.

Our church community previously wrote letters to the administration at the Big Muddy facility when issues with the overhead exhaust system were making the living conditions for prisoners unbearable, and the exhaust system was fixed almost immediately. Our voices do make a difference!

If you have a moment, please consider writing a letter to this address:

Administration
Big Muddy Correctional Facility
251 N. Illinois Hwy #37
Ina, Illinois, 62846