EVANSTON · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Evanston 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 Evanston.
COMPUTED 2026-06-13 03:34 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 · 2026-06-13 03:08 UTC]
- → https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-13 03:08 UTC]
- → https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-13 03:08 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.
Evangeline Lopez (IL)
Ashawna Green (IL)
Nazyia Boone (IL)
Katherine Pichardo (IL)
Ari Manning (IL)
Daisha Patterson (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 26-30526 | Veronica D Henry | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80511 | Justin Robert DeBoer and Justine Nicole DeBoer | 06/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70582 | Pamela M. Bennett | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06978 | Chaves et al v. Mead Johnson & Company, LLC et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06896 | May v. Mead Johnson & Company, LLC et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-05790 | Laurent et al v. Kelly, in his official capacity as Director of Illinois State Police et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06950 | Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06952 | Kribbs v. First Premier Bank et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06954 | Lister v. Avlon Industries, Inc. et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-03087 | Pilipenka v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06955 | Cohen v. Godrej SON Holdings, Inc. et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06956 | Carter v. Loreal USA, Inc. et al | 06/12/2026 |
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 Evanston, 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 · Evanston, 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 Evanston, IL
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| KATHERINE LAUTERBACH | EVANSTON |
| MEHRABOON IRANI | EVANSTON |
| THOMAS CAMPBELL | EVANSTON |
| MICHAEL ENGLAND | EVANSTON |
| STEVEN SMART | EVANSTON |
| BRIDGET HANNUM | EVANSTON |
| LINDA NOIA | EVANSTON |
| ROBERTA BARRY | EVANSTON |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| COM ED | EVANSTON |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY | EVANSTON |
| TARGET 927 | EVANSTON |
| CENTRAL SHELL | EVANSTON |
| OAKTON SHOPPES EVANSTON | EVANSTON |
| AMOCO 8723 | EVANSTON |
| EVANSTON GAS | EVANSTON |
| FLEET SERVICE DEPT | EVANSTON |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (IL) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | Harris & Harris, Ltd. | Communication tactics |
| 2026-05-21 | National Consumer Tele | Problem with fraud alerts or securit |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
City of Evanston, IL
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| JADA HOWARD | 1128b4 |
| JONATHAN LEVY | 1128a1 |
| EVE MAYER | 1128b4 |
| OLUMIDE ODUFUWA | 1128a1 |
| JEANNIE POLITO | 1128b4 |
| SIRREE RIZA | 1128a1 |
| JEAN THUROW | 1128b4 |
| HAROLD WEINSTEIN | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Evanston, IL
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from IL state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Man Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms and Injuring Law Enforcement Agent During Arrest Attempt
Jun 12, 2026
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Jacksonville Chiropractor Sentenced to a Year in Prison for Healthcare Fraud and Related Offenses
Jun 10, 2026
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Ford County Man Sentenced to Additional 21 Months in Prison for Mailing Threats to Prior Victim
Jun 9, 2026
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Federal Indictment Charges Former Chicago Housing Authority Director and Construction Company Owner With Engaging in $4.8 Million Kickback Scheme
Jun 9, 2026
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Illegal Alien With Extensive Criminal Record Sentenced to 14 Months in Prison for Unlawfully Re-Entering United States After Multiple Deportations
Jun 8, 2026
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Illinois Investment Advisor Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges for Allegedly Swindling Clients in Ponzi Scheme
Jun 8, 2026
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Chicago Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Selling Heroin and Cocaine on the Dark Web
Jun 8, 2026
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Man Sentenced to More Than 26 Years in Prison for Using the Dark Web To Distribute Narcotics
Jun 5, 2026
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Rockford Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Heroin
Jun 5, 2026
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Gregory M. Gilmore Is Sworn In as U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois
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Federal Circuit
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Federal Agency
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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 |
|---|---|
| SPECTACLE LAKE ENTERPRISES, | AAI |
| ISABEL TASHA HERNANDEZ | AAI |
| TERESA HAYES | AAI |
| CARTER INVESTMENTS, INC. | AAI |
| MARIE YUEN | AAI |
| ANDRES TLASECA ENRIQUES | AAI |
| S.H.HEATING, AIR CONDITIONIN | AAI |
| S.H.HEATING, AIR CONDITIONIN | AAI |
🍽 Chicago Food Inspections 8
| Establishment | Result |
|---|---|
| Soul & Smoke | Pass |
| Soul & Smoke | Pass |
| LA COCINITA FOOD TRUCK CHICA | Pass |
| OLD ARTHUR'S LEGACY BARBECUE | Pass |
| Soul & Smoke | Pass w/ Conditions |
| LA COCINITA FOOD TRUCK CHICA | Pass |
| Soul & Smoke | Pass |
| Soul & Smoke | Fail |
Recent News in Evanston
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Lawsuit accuses Evanston police of excessive force in woman's arrest; body cam video released
A family has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Evanston, Illinois, saying police there used excessive force that put a woman in a coma during an arrest.
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Illinois Quick Hits: Cyber attack shuts down Evanston High School
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CARE team in Evanston, Illinois, sees growing success in crisis response
The Crisis Alternative Response Evanston, or CARE, team responds to calls that, before July 2024, would have been lumped into police calls.
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Six Evanston police officers, city sued over alleged ‘excessive force’ used in Jan. 5 incident
The family of a woman who was arrested by Evanston police on Jan. 5 is suing the City of Evanston and six Evanston police officers over an incident the family says left the woman, …
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Wheeling man charged with unlawful weapon possession at Evanston traffic stop
A man from Wheeling is facing charges for unlawful possession of a weapon after Evanston police conducted a traffic stop on Emerson Street May 29, according to the Evanston Police …
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Evanston man accused of sexually abusing resident of assisted living facility
A former employee at an Evanston assisted living facility has been charged with seven felony counts of criminal sexual abuse and battery.
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Evanston mayor says he’s opening investigations after federal agents are filmed punching person
The mayor of Evanston, Illinois, says he is opening two investigations after federal agents were filmed pinning down and repeatedly striking a person in the head as they arrested h…
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Video shows CBP agent hitting man in the head while pinned down during arrest in Evanston, Illinois
Jermont Terry joined the CBS 2 team in October 2019. He's born and raised on Chicago's South Side. He's happy to return home to report on his community after 18 years of uncovering…