BERWYN · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Berwyn gets a B.
Largest unified court system in the U.S. with mandatory e-filing and free Individual In Custody Locator. Springfield blocks the photo product.
Note: County-level grade from Cook County, IL applies — no separate city grade yet computed for Berwyn.
COMPUTED 2026-06-03 04:06 UTC · SCORE 18/24
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IL AG (FOIA)
IL Courts
IDOC Inmate
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
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- → https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/open-and-honest-government/pac/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-03 03:42 UTC]
- → https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-03 03:42 UTC]
- → https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-03 03:42 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
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Children Missing From Illinois (Statewide)
Active Illinois cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
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Recent Illinois Court Cases
Most recent Illinois court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
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| BANKRUPTCY 26-40250-mel | Joshua Allen Tite | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30502-mel | Marjorie D Rosson | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-03014-mel | How to Manage a Small Law Firm II, LLC v. Brown | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60072-mel | Trisha M Hinderliter | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70552 | Susan Elaine Owsley | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80472 | Joshua Michael McGonigle and Trena L McGonigle | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70468 | Linda Kay Graves | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90300 | Loretta L Geiken | 06/02/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-05364 | Hampton v. Eadem, Inc. | 06/02/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:25-cr-00320-1 | USA v. Bazarewicz | 06/02/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06512 | Carpenters Pension Fund of Illinois et al v. AC Contracting, LLC | 06/02/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06515 | Wilson v. GreatMats.Com Corporation | 06/02/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Cook County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Cook County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
Where do I get an official criminal history report in Chicago?▼
For an official criminal history report in Chicago, IL (Cook County), use the Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification Conviction Information Request at https://isp.illinois.gov/. Name-based statewide checks cost $20 (Form ISP6-404B). Fingerprint-based with FBI cost $40 plus FBI fees, processed at authorized Live Scan vendors statewide. The ISP Joliet office is at 260 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432 (815-740-5160). The Chicago Police Department local records check is at https://home.chicagopolice.org/. Court records are free at the Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court at https://casesearch.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org/. Illinois FOIA (5 ILCS 140) governs disclosure. Sources: IL State Police (https://isp.illinois.gov/), Chicago PD (https://home.chicagopolice.org/).
How do I look up an arrest in Cook?▼
To look up an arrest in Cook County, IL, the Cook County Sheriff's inmate locator at https://cookcountysheriffil.gov/ shows current detainees at the Cook County Department of Corrections. The Chicago Police Department arrest record search is at https://home.chicagopolice.org/. For older arrests, file an Illinois FOIA request (5 ILCS 140) with the arresting agency. Court charges tied to arrests appear on the Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court at https://casesearch.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org/. Note: under Illinois law, certain non-conviction arrests can be expunged or sealed and may not appear in public results. Sources: Cook County Sheriff (https://www.cookcountysheriff.org/), Cook County Circuit Court (https://www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org/).
Where do I find a deed or property record in Chicago?▼
For a deed or property record in Chicago, use the Cook County Recorder of Deeds — now consolidated into the Cook County Clerk's Office — at https://www.cookcountyclerkil.gov/recordings or 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602 (312-603-5050). Free document searches by address, PIN, or grantor/grantee name are at https://crs.cookcountyclerkil.gov/. For ownership, taxes, and assessed value, use the Cook County Assessor at https://www.cookcountyassessor.com/ and the Cook County Treasurer at https://www.cookcountytreasurer.com/. Certified copies cost $55 for the first four pages, $4 each additional page. Sources: Cook County Clerk (https://www.cookcountyclerkil.gov/), Cook County Assessor (https://www.cookcountyassessor.com/).
How do I run a background check in Schiller Park?▼
Schiller Park, IL (Cook County) background check: Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification UCIA (https://isp.illinois.gov/BureauOfIdentification/CriminalHistory) — $20 name-based or $30 fingerprint via IdentoGO Illinois (https://www.identogo.com/locations/illinois). Statute 20 ILCS 2630/3 (Uniform Conviction Information Act, https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1973). Schiller Park PD records (https://www.schillerparkpolice.org/). Cook County Sheriff (https://cookcountysheriffil.gov/) for inmate. Court records: Illinois Courts public access (https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/circuit-court/) and Cook County Clerk of Circuit Court (http://www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org/). FBI Identity History Summary $18. Illinois FOIA (5 ILCS 140). Ban-the-box: Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act (820 ILCS 75).
How do I look up a birth record in Blue Island?▼
Blue Island, IL (Cook County) birth record: Cook County Clerk Vital Records (https://www.cookcountyclerkil.gov/vital-records/birth-death-records/birth-certificates) — birth certificates, $15 per copy (Illinois Vital Records Act, 410 ILCS 535, https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1539). Online ordering via VitalChek (https://www.vitalchek.com/). Statewide: Illinois Department of Public Health Vital Records (https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/birth-death-other-records.html). Birth records 1916+ statewide; older records at county. Illinois State Archives (https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/archives/) for historical. Illinois FOIA (5 ILCS 140). Birth certificates restricted access — typically subject, parent, or legal representative; older records 75+ years are public.
How do I look up property records in Decatur?▼
To look up property records in Decatur, IL (Macon County), contact the Macon County Recorder of Deeds at 141 South Main Street, Room 201, Decatur, IL 62523 (217-424-1359), with online searches at https://www.co.macon.il.us/. The Macon County Supervisor of Assessments at https://maconcounty.illinois.gov/departments/supervisor-of-assessments/ provides ownership, parcel, and assessed-value data. The City of Decatur Treasurer handles city property tax. Illinois Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200) and IL FOIA (5 ILCS 140) make deeds and assessment data public. Recording fees are about $40 first page; certified copies typically cost $1.25-$5/page. Sources: Macon County (https://www.co.macon.il.us/), IL Department of Revenue (https://tax.illinois.gov/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Berwyn, IL
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Berwyn, IL
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| SHEILA BERNDT | BERWYN |
| NEJAT DESTANI | BERWYN |
| MATTHEW HSIEH | BERWYN |
| MICHAEL GERSHBERG | BERWYN |
| LORI WEISS | BERWYN |
| BRADFORD WAINER | BERWYN |
| MERCADO FOOT AND ANKLE CLINICS SOUTH | BERWYN |
| SEJAL THAKER | BERWYN |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 7
City of Berwyn, IL
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| REGINA CIENKUS | 1128b14 |
| MARIETTA CRAFTON | 1128b4 |
| VANESSA CROSS | 1128b4 |
| DEBORAH ENGLE | 1128b4 |
| ANTONISHA HODRICK | 1128a1 |
| ANDREW MICHALOWSKI | 1128b4 |
| ANGELA RANDOLPH | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Berwyn, IL
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 020780159 | Casa Club Yuriria |
| 043326345 | American Institute of Sri Lankan Studies Inc. |
| 203855911 | Grupo Salto |
| 205571629 | House of Correction Church of God in Christ |
| 208336719 | Repro Tlc |
| 237152723 | Midwest Society of Periodontology |
| 237417420 | Youth Crossroads Inc. |
| 262016771 | Joe Cocker Foundation |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from IL state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Issues Rare Special Report Regarding Federal Grand Jury Appearances
Jun 2, 2026
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Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to 180 Months in Federal Prison for Illegal Gun Possession
May 29, 2026
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Rockford Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Drugs and Illegally Possessing a Firearm
May 28, 2026
FBI Field Office
Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Returns Indictment Against Operation Midway Blitz Defendant for Alleged Vehicle-Ramming Attack on Federal Immigration Agent
May 21, 2026
FBI Field Office
Operation Viper Strikes Targets: Multi-Agency Roundup Results in 29 Arrests and Seizure of Seven Firearms
May 20, 2026
FBI Field Office
Chicago Federal Court Imposes Statutory Maximum Sentence of 15 Years in Prison for Defendant’s Illegal Possession of Loaded Handgun
May 19, 2026
FBI Field Office
Engineer for Illinois Company Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trade Fraud, Counterfeiting, and Other Fraud Schemes
May 19, 2026
FBI Field Office
Stephenson County, Illinois, Man Sentenced to 150 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting Children
May 14, 2026
FBI Field Office
Man Sentenced to More Than Six and a Half Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Loaded Firearm During Burglary Attempt in Chicago
May 13, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Requires Divestiture of Ambulatory Surgery Centers to Protect Patients from Anticompetitive Effects of Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal
Jun 2, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
🏪 Chicago Business Licenses 8
| Name | Status |
|---|---|
| SM CORPORATION LLC | AAI |
| FRANK TURUCZ | AAI |
| THAT'S THE SOUND LLC | AAI |
| JOSEPH D AIRDO | AAI |
| GABY'S FUNNEL CAKES #2, INC. | AAI |
| BOTANAS LOS GUACHES LLC | AAI |
| RAMON RIOS | AAI |
| DESIREE MEDINA | AAI |
Recent News in Berwyn
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Berwyn officers shoot and kill man wanted in triple homicide in downstate Illinois, police say
Todd Feurer is a web producer for CBS Chicago. He has previously written for WBBM Newsradio, WUIS-FM and the New City News Service. Shardaa Gray is a Multimedia Reporter for CBS 2 …
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Records reveal husband who shot and killed Berwyn assistant principal had his firearm license revoked by Illinois State Police
Shana Everage was in bed when she heard the back door of her Broadview home open in the early morning hours of Sept. 16. She didn’t know it at that moment, but it was her older sis…
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3 shot in Berwyn, Illinois after someone opens fire outside Junior's Bar & Grille
Three people were injured after shots were fired into a bar and grill in Berwyn, Illinois, early Saturday morning. Berwyn police said that between 1:30 a.m. and 1:45 a.m. Saturday,…
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Berwyn police fatally shoot man accused of killing 2 dogs, connected to downstate triple homicide
BERWYN, Ill. (WLS) -- Berwyn police shot and killed a 24-year-old Westchester man wanted for a triple homicide downstate Wednesday. Officer were called to the 1800-block of Home Av…
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Berwyn shooting today: Gunman kills 2 in murder-suicide near Lincoln Middle School at 16th and Gunderson, police say - ABC7 Chicago
Berwyn shooting today: Gunman kills 2 in murder-suicide near Lincoln Middle School at 16th and Gunderson, police say ABC7 Chicago
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Berwyn assistant principal among 3 killed in ‘domestic-related' shooting near school
The Assistant Principal of Lincoln Middle School in suburban Berwyn was among the three people fatally shot in a "domestic-related" incident outside the school Tuesday afternoon, a…
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Berwyn Police Confirm No Stabbing Took Place At Wrestling Event Despite Prior Claims
The Berwyn Police Department has ruled out reports of a stabbing at a recent independent wrestling event. According to POST Wrestling, authorities confirmed that no stabbing occurr…
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Berwyn father recalls moment triple murder suspect invaded his home, killed his dogs
BERWYN, Ill. (WLS) -- ABC7 on Sunday night got the first look inside of a west suburban home where two dogs were shot and killed by a downstate murder suspect. The gunman was later…