VANDALIA · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Vandalia 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.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Vandalia.
COMPUTED 2026-07-07 22:38 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/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-07 22:24 UTC]
- → https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-07 22:24 UTC]
- → https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-07 22:24 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
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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.
Jessa Price (IL)
Vinniy’a Rogers (IL)
Nazyia Boone (IL)
Sahana Foster (IL)
Rayden Rush (IL)
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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 26-30606-mel | Caleb A Stoner | 07/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40300 | Vickie S Jacobs | 07/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30607 | Kashay Sheree Faulkner | 07/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60120 | Tamara L Schleuter | 07/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60121 | Bobby Dale Bolyard | 07/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90423 | Autumn Jayde Haskins | 07/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-90460 | Erika Lopez | 07/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70654 | Gary Lynn Binnicker and Linda Susan Binnicker | 07/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80575 | Ann Marie Brock | 07/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80576 | Janelle Ann Meador | 07/07/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:25-cv-04169 | Harvey v. Bailey et al | 07/07/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01282 | Woodruff v. United States of America | 07/07/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Illinois
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Illinois. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Vandalia, 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 · Vandalia, 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 Vandalia, IL
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| BRENT SCHWARM | VANDALIA |
| VANDALIA TERRACE, LTD | VANDALIA |
| FAYETTE COUNTY | VANDALIA |
| RICHARD FUNNEMAN | VANDALIA |
| MICHAEL DARMADI | VANDALIA |
| KASKASKIA MEDICAL CENTER, LTD | VANDALIA |
| MELISSA VANGIESEN | VANDALIA |
| CARL CASTLE | VANDALIA |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| VANDALIA READY MIX | VANDALIA |
| VANDALIA SAND & GRAVEL INC | VANDALIA |
| LACLEDE STEEL | VANDALIA |
| IDOT | VANDALIA |
| MCDOWELLS SERVICE | VANDALIA |
| SOUTH CENTRAL FS INC. | VANDALIA |
| IDOT | VANDALIA |
| MARUBENL SPECIALTY CHEMICALS | VANDALIA |
💰 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 6
City of Vandalia, IL
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| TRI-COUNTY MEDICAL CLINIC, LTD | 1128b8 |
| SARAH DAVIS | 1128a3 |
| CYNTHIA HICKS | 1128a1 |
| JOSEPH HICKS | 1128a1 |
| JERRY METZDORFF | 1128b4 |
| JEANETTE OBERLINK | 1128a3 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Vandalia, IL
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| The FNB Community Bank | Vandalia |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from IL state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Operation Patriot Shield Results in Arrest of 224 Fugitives in Missouri and Illinois
Jul 2, 2026
FBI Field Office
FBI Increases Reward Ahead of Fifth Anniversary of Chrys Carvajal's Murder
Jul 2, 2026
FBI Field Office
United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Announces Results From Operation New Dawn: 179 Defendants Charged in Approximately 60 Days as Part of First-of-Its-Kind Spring and Summer Anti-Violence Initiative in Chicago Area
Jul 2, 2026
FBI Field Office
Eight Illegal Alien Tren De Aragua Members From Venezuela Charged with Kidnappings That Resulted in Death, Racketeering Involving Murder, and Other Violent Offenses in Texas and Illinois Following Homeland Security Task Force Investigations
Jul 2, 2026
doj_news
Alleged Member of Criminal Cyber Hacking Group “Scattered Spider” Arrested in Finland and Extradited to United States
Jul 1, 2026
FBI Field Office
Alleged Member of Criminal Cyber Hacking Group ‘Scattered Spider’ Arrested in Finland and Extradited to United States
Jul 1, 2026
FBI Field Office
Vermilion County Woman Fined and Sentenced to Probation for Voting Twice in Federal Election
Jun 30, 2026
FBI Field Office
Former National Basketball Association Players, Current Player Agent, and Three Other Individuals Charged in Sports Bribery, Illegal Betting, and Money Laundering Conspiracies
Jun 29, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Sends More Than $2.7 Million to Consumers Harmed by Handy Technologies
Jul 7, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Vandalia
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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14-year-old girl found dead in Vandalia, Illinois identified by family
Authorities say a person of interest has been detained after a 14-year-old girl went missing Friday and police in Vandalia, Illinois, later found her dead. Illinois State Police is…
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43-year-old man charged with murder, sexual assault in death of 14-year-old girl in Vandalia, IL
VANDALIA, Ill. (WLS) -- A 43-year-old downstate Illinois man has been charged with murder and sexual assault in the death of a14-year-old girl, Illinois State Police said Monday. P…
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Details emerge in 14-year-old Illinois girl's murder as police investigate social media post
More details are being revealed after a missing 14-year-old Illinois girl was found dead, with a suspect charged in her murder and a social media post being added to the investigat…