In January of 1993, a group of Officers, Sergeants, and Lieutenants from Joliet, Stateville, and Dwight Correctional Centers united for the first time to form a Lodge with the Fraternal Order of Police. The intention of this lodge is to include Correctional Officers, Sergeants, Lieutenants, and Parole Agents from every institution, who wished to join. As of July 1st 1997 our Lodge has expanded to include Youth Supervisor’s II & III, K-9 Specialists, Parole Supervisors, Commanders, Chiefs of Security, Majors, Superintendents and Wardens.

The intentions  of  Corrections  Lodge #263 is to develop the respect and recognition that every officer in the department deserves for the vital work that they do by promoting the interests of Correctional Officers in all their job titles. Encourage a harmonious relationship amongst all badge carrying members throughout the state, and a closer relationship with our brothers and sisters in all other law enforcement communities. We, as a lodge, distribute information devoted exclusively to matters concerning ALL correctional employees’ best interests and promoting high professional standards. To propose and promote legislation beneficial to correctional officers rights. And in addition, to take a legal action on those deemed detrimental. We are not your union but a fraternal organization willing to work together with our union and accomplish the goals.