ILLINOIS · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Illinois gets a B.
Fastest FOIA clock in the country with binding PAC opinions and mandatory statewide e-filing. PA 102-0237 blocks booking photos for non-violent suspects. Fast process; gated product.
COMPUTED 2026-05-21 03:32 UTC · SCORE 16/24
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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/ [PENDING · HTTP 0 · 2026-05-21 03:28 UTC]
- → https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ [PENDING · HTTP 0 · 2026-05-21 03:28 UTC]
- → https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html [PENDING · HTTP 0 · 2026-05-21 03:28 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). Full Watchdog report →
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.
Violent Crime - Murders
JOSEPH MATOS
Seeking Information
DALTON MESARCHIK
Cyber's Most Wanted
SHAILESHKUMAR P. JAIN
Cyber's Most Wanted
BJORN DANIEL SUNDIN
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.
Gloria Rosado (IL)
Tori Carlson (IL)
Dakota Washburn (IL)
Gia Hogue (IL)
Ryan Kyles (IL)
Alexandria Davenport (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 26-30344-mel | Blanca R Laguna | 05/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-30941-mel | Travia Mykel Fisher | 05/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30381-mel | Terrance Eugene Gaddy, Jr. | 05/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 21-30379-mpg | Sharon L Buchwald | 05/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-30181-mpg | Chelsea Amanda Leigh Matthews | 05/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-30596-mpg | Foley Building Maintenance LLC | 05/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 25-30049-mpg | David F Mothershead, II | 05/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 25-30581-mpg | David E Rivera and Sandy C Rivera | 05/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 25-30948-mel | Brittany S Black | 05/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 25-30998-mel | Douglas Alan Knepper | 05/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30007-mpg | Walter L Greham and LaDonna P Greham | 05/03/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30050-mel | Jadan Jamari Wilborn | 05/03/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
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/).
Where do I search court records in Dupage?▼
To search court records in DuPage County, IL, use the DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk at https://www.dupageco.org/courts/. Free name and case-number search returns DuPage County Circuit Court records (felony, misdemeanor, civil, family, probate, traffic, small claims). The Circuit Court Clerk is at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 (630-407-8700). Certified copies cost $9 plus $1/page. Illinois FOIA (5 ILCS 140) governs disclosure. Sealed/expunged records are excluded under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2. Sources: DuPage County (https://www.dupageco.org/courts/), DuPage Circuit Court (https://www.dupageco.org/courts/).
How do I look up a court case in Kankakee?▼
To look up a court case in Kankakee County, IL, use the Kankakee County Circuit Clerk at https://www.k3county.net/502 or the Re:SearchIL (Judici) at https://www.judici.com/ which covers Kankakee County. Free name and case-number search returns Kankakee County Circuit Court records (felony, misdemeanor, civil, family, probate, traffic, small claims). The Circuit Clerk is at 450 East Court Street, Kankakee, IL 60901 (815-937-2905). Certified copies cost $9 plus $1/page. Illinois FOIA (5 ILCS 140) governs disclosure. Sealed/expunged cases are excluded under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2. Sources: Kankakee County (https://www.k3county.net/), Judici (https://www.judici.com/).
How do I check if someone is in custody in Springfield?▼
To check if someone is in custody in Springfield, IL (Sangamon County), the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office Inmate Search at https://www.sangamoncountysheriff.com/ shows current detainees at the Sangamon County Jail. The Sheriff is at 1 Copley Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701 (217-753-6850). The Springfield Police Department at 800 E. Monroe Street (217-788-8311) handles city-level arrests. For state-prison inmates, the Illinois Department of Corrections inmate locator at https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html shows current inmates. The Federal BOP locator at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ covers federal facilities. Illinois FOIA (5 ILCS 140) governs disclosure. Sources: Sangamon County Sheriff (https://www.sangamoncountysheriff.com/), IDOC (https://idoc.illinois.gov/).
Where can I find information regarding a hostage or suicide incident?▼
For information about a hostage or suicide incident in Summerfield, IL (Saint Clair County), contact the Saint Clair County Sheriff's Office at 700 N. 5th Street, Belleville, IL 62220 (618-825-4824), or the Illinois State Police if state police responded. Major incident reports are released under Illinois FOIA (5 ILCS 140) once the investigation closes; ongoing investigations may be exempt under §7(1)(c). Local newspaper archives (Belleville News-Democrat) often cover hostage and suicide incidents in detail. The Illinois Department of Public Health publishes annual suicide statistics. For mental health resources, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline). Sources: Saint Clair County Sheriff (https://www.co.st-clair.il.us/), IL FOIA (https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/open-and-honest-government/pac/).
How do I look up a court case in Illinois?▼
To look up a court case in Illinois, the Illinois Supreme Court does not maintain a single statewide unified portal. The Re:SearchIL (Judici) at https://www.judici.com/ covers 84 of 102 IL counties for free. Cook County Circuit Court at https://www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org/, DuPage at https://www.dupageco.org/courts/, Lake at https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4520/Circuit-Clerk, Will at https://www.circuitclerkofwillcounty.com/, Kane at https://cic.countyofkane.org/. Illinois eFile is at https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/. Illinois FOIA (5 ILCS 140) governs disclosure. Sealed/expunged cases are excluded under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2. Sources: Judici (https://www.judici.com/), IL Supreme Court (https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/).