DES PLAINES · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines.
COMPUTED 2026-06-01 22:01 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)
Sources checked
- → https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/open-and-honest-government/pac/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-01 21:35 UTC]
- → https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-01 21:35 UTC]
- → https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-01 21:35 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 →
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · IL
Children Missing From Illinois (Statewide)
Active Illinois cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Antione Jones (IL)
Daisha Patterson (IL)
Immanuel Johnson (IL)
Kahdyn Jenkins (IL)
Isabella Vega (IL)
Payton Diver (IL)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Illinois Court Cases
Most recent Illinois court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40184-mel | Melinda Cheryl Jones | 06/01/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40245-mel | Stacy Michelle Martin | 06/01/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30438-mel | Brandy Rai Effinger | 06/01/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30378-mel | Tyrone M Whitfield and Crystal Lynne Carter Whitfield | 06/01/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70472 | Ashley N Cannon | 06/01/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70384 | Michelle Angelique Suydam and Kyle Robert Suydam | 06/01/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80358 | John C White Jr | 06/01/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70473 | Jamara Antonette French | 06/01/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70388 | Crystal Nicole Myers | 06/01/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80325 | Eve M Ryan | 06/01/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06422 | Lamperis v. Turbo Holdings, Inc. | 06/01/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06423 | Mohamed v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security et al | 06/01/2026 |
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 Des Plaines, 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
Statewide (IL) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Des Plaines, IL
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| ARCADIO HILARIO POMER | DES PLAINES |
| JEFFREY HALPERN | DES PLAINES |
| TIMOTHY CAHILL | DES PLAINES |
| DORIA DEVARE | DES PLAINES |
| JONATHAN GARRETT | DES PLAINES |
| SHAKIRA BROWN | DES PLAINES |
| GUY MATTANA | DES PLAINES |
| MICHAEL GREAR | DES PLAINES |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
City of Des Plaines, IL
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| BARB CORP | 1128b5 |
| DOCTORS ON WHEELS | BRCH SA |
| BETTY CALHOUN | 1128a1 |
| CECILIA IBRAHIM | 1128a1 |
| LOWIE LEWIS | 1128b4 |
| THERESA MORGALA | 1128b4 |
| PINAKEEN PATEL | 1128a1 |
| SALVADOR VIVIT | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Des Plaines, IL
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 010622872 | Maggie and Keegan Hackett Fund for Special Needs C |
| 010666216 | Pak-Hind Christian Church |
| 202218676 | Friendship Junior High School Parent Teacher Organ |
| 204866532 | Society for Academic Emergency Medicine |
| 205480617 | Czech Heritage Inc. |
| 237028474 | Urban and Regional Information Systems Association |
| 237130058 | Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA |
| 237398528 | Russian Orthodox Holy Virgin Protection Cathedral |
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Millennium Bank | Des Plaines |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from IL state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
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
FBI Field Office
FBI Chicago Announces Operation Iron Pursuit Efforts, Launches Abuse Prevention Public Service Announcement
May 13, 2026
FBI National
FBI Dallas and the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Announce the Results of Operation Soteria Shield
May 29, 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 |
|---|---|
| JML Heating and Cooling INC | AAI |
| BRANCATO LANDSCAPING, INC | AAI |
| Expediters Express, Corp | AAI |
| VIOLA'S KITCHEN INC. | AAI |
| MR Properties, LLC | AAI |
| ARACELI RENDON ROMERO | AAI |
| MARYNA ROIK | AAI |
| PIPE REPAIR EXPERTS, INCORPO | AAI |
Recent News in Des Plaines
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Body found in retention pond near Illinois State Police station in Des Plaines
Cook County Sheriff's police were investigating after a decomposing body was pulled out of a pond on Monday afternoon near Illinois State Police Troop 3 headquarters in unincorpora…
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3 tollway workers hit, 1 fatally, on I-294 in Des Plaines
Three tollway workers were hit, one fatally, on I-294 in Des Plaines, Illinois, early Saturday morning. Illinois State police said the three tollway maintenance workers were repair…
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Illinois Tollway worker struck, killed during pothole repairs on I-294
A tollway maintenance worker was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 294 in Des Plaines early Saturday, state police said.
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3 tollway workers struck, 1 killed while fixing potholes on Tri-State Tollway, ISP says
Three tollway workers were struck on I-294 in Des Plaines on Saturday morning, Illinois State Police said. One of the workers died.
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3 tollway workers hit, 1 dead on I-294 in Chicago’s north suburbs, police say
Three tollway workers were hit by a car on I-294 in suburban Des Plaines early Saturday morning, police said. One of the workers later died at a hospital. The workers were repairin…
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Tollway maintenance worker fatally struck by car along I-294
A portion of I-294 was shut down on Saturday morning after a deadly crash involving a tollway maintenance worker. According to Illinois State Police troopers, the crash unfolded ju…
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Tollway worker killed, 2 others injured in Tri-State Tollway crash
The three Tollway workers were taken to an area hospital, where one of them died, according to Illinois state police.
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Authorities ID Illinois Tollway worker hit, killed during pothole repairs on I-294
The Illinois Tollway maintenance worker who was struck and killed while doing pothole repairs on I-294 on Saturday morning was identified by authorities. Calvin L. Holley, a 52-yea…