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 2026-07-28 04:53 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 · 2026-07-28 04:47 UTC]
- → https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-28 04:47 UTC]
- → https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-28 04:47 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 · FBI Most Wanted · IL Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the IL field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
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.
Payton Wittenbrink (IL)
Jazmin Rivera (IL)
Alexys Dimond (IL)
Dustin Earlin (IL)
Millie Moore (IL)
Makaila Harris-Davis (IL)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Illinois Court Cases
Most recent Illinois court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30671-mel | Gregory E Buffington | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30672-mel | Christopher T Koch | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80652 | Andrea Marie Coyne | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90464 | Jeremy S. VanMatre and Angela N. VanMatre | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:23-cv-08122 | Jeter v. Avlon Industries et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-08873 | Huang v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:23-cv-12662 | Johnson v. Godrej SON Holdings, Inc. et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-08868 | Jones v. Dart et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:23-cv-13224 | Johnson et al v. AFAM Concept, Inc. d/b/a JF Labs, Inc. et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:23-cv-13402 | Curtis v. AFAM Concept, Inc. d/b/a JF Labs, Inc. et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-07913 | Johnson v. UNITED STATES | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:24-cv-01156 | Curtis v. Avlon Industries et al | 07/27/2026 |
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.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Des Plaines, IL · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for IL
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (IL)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in IL
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in IL
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in IL
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for IL
📰 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 |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| FISHER H L MFG CO INC | DES PLAINES |
| ISTHA | DES PLAINES |
| RIZZA BODY SHOP | DES PLAINES |
| CIBA VISION CORP | DES PLAINES |
| ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC | DES PLAINES |
| DESOTO INC. | DES PLAINES |
| CD ONE PRICE CLEANERS #27 | DES PLAINES |
| GERRARD PACKAGING | DES PLAINES |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (IL) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Getting a credit card |
| 2026-05-21 | ALLY FINANCIAL INC. | Improper use of your report |
⛔ 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
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Millennium Bank | Des Plaines |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from IL state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
United States Attorney Weinhoeft Announces Federal Court Victory Over Unconstitutional Illinois Sanctuary State Policy
Jul 24, 2026
doj_news
Cartel Member Who Trafficked Victims From Mexico to Chicagoland Into Forced Labor Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison
Jul 24, 2026
doj_news
Winnebago County Woman Who Embezzled Funds From a Booster Club Sentenced to Six Months in Federal Prison and Ordered To Pay Full Restitution
Jul 23, 2026
doj_news
Employee Who Fraudulently Embezzled Approximately $4 Million From Big Ten Network Sentenced 28 Months in Prison and Ordered To Repay Funds
Jul 22, 2026
doj_news
Five-Week Trial Results in Federal Jury Convicting Three Members of Violent Robbery Crew Responsible for Robbing or Attempting To Rob 14 Stores and Bars in Chicago
Jul 22, 2026
doj_news
Federal Jury in Chicago Convicts Woman of Assaulting United States Postal Carrier After Two-Day Trial
Jul 21, 2026
doj_news
Member of 10-Person Robbery Crew Targeting Chicago Suburbs Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison
Jul 21, 2026
doj_news
Mid-Year Report: U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago Dramatically Increases Federal Violent Crime and Other Prosecutions While Implementing Numerous Significant Policy Initiatives and Reforms
Jul 20, 2026
FBI Field Office
Collinsville Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation in Nepal
Jul 17, 2026
FBI Field Office
Fugitive for 15 Years Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for 20 Counts Related to Tax Evasion and Structuring Financial Transactions
Jul 17, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Takes Action Against Elite Events for Bypassing Ticket Purchase Limits in Violation of Better Online Ticket Sales Act
Jul 27, 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 |
🍽 Chicago Food Inspections 1
| Establishment | Result |
|---|---|
| SOUPS IN THE LOOP | Pass |
Recent News in Des Plaines
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Your new Interstate 80 bridge over Des Plaines River requires more sacrifice from motorists, IDOT reveals
Work is anticipated to be complete by the end of 2028, with landscaping, bridge demolition and miscellaneous work extending into 2029.
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Suspect believed to have set Des Plaines condo fire died from injuries sustained in blaze
Authorities in Des Plaines have determined that a condo fire that broke out back in May was the result of arson and that the man believed to have started it died in the ...
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Fact Check: Chicago Man Was NOT Arrested For Hacking Into Government Computer System To Approve Every Food Stamp Application In Cook County, Illinois
Does a viral post about "a 26-year-old man from Chicago" arrested over "hacking into the Cook County Human Services system" to approve all food stamp applications describe a real-l…
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Illinois' assault weapons ban upheld by appeals court as U.S. Supreme Court mulls Cook County's prohibition
The Supreme Court likely will have the final say on whether there is a Constitutional right to possess assault weapons — and whether Illinois’ ban ultimately survives. The high cou…
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County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court
Cook County’s top judge signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Cook County includes Chicago, which has seen a federal immigration crackdown in recent months. D…