FRANKLIN COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Franklin County 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 Franklin County.
COMPUTED 2026-07-29 16:23 UTC · SCORE 16/24
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- → https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/open-and-honest-government/pac/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-29 16:02 UTC]
- → https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-29 16:02 UTC]
- → https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-29 16:02 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 →
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Recent Illinois Court Cases
Most recent Illinois court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70724 | Ryan Allen Johnston | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-08974 | Schwaner v. Whole Foods Market Group, Inc. | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-08975 | Kolysnik v. Olson et al | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-08976 | Lee v. Walgreen Co. | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-08973 | Mariscal Cuevas v. Pfeiffer et al | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-08977 | Moreno v. Michaels Stores, Inc. | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-08978 | Carnagio v. Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-08979 | Simmons v. CLP Logan Square, LLC | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-08980 | Lancaster v. Nicasa, NFP | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-50319 | Lockrem v. Sauk Valley Community College | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-08981 | W. et al | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30675-mel | Alvin Spears and Monique Ann Spears | 07/28/2026 |
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Where can I find out why juveniles are not convicted but are instead found delinquent?▼
Juveniles in West Frankfort, IL (Franklin County) — and statewide — are 'adjudicated delinquent' rather than 'convicted' because juvenile court is rehabilitative, not punitive. Statute: Illinois Juvenile Court Act (705 ILCS 405, https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1644). Adjudication of delinquency means the court found the juvenile committed a delinquent act; this is not a criminal conviction and is generally confidential under 705 ILCS 405/1-7. Illinois courts: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/circuit-court/. Most juvenile records are sealed until automatic expungement. National context: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/). ABA Juvenile Justice (https://www.americanbar.org/) for procedural background. Illinois FOIA (5 ILCS 140) — juvenile records are largely exempt.
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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Franklin County, 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 · Franklin County, IL · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
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.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
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Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
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Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
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📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
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🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (IL) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| ADVANTAGE HOME HEALTH CARE, INC. | MORRIS |
| HOME I V SPECIALISTS INC | CHICAGO |
| HOMER ABIAD | OAK FOREST |
| FADI SHAMSHAM | MT. VERNON |
| SONYA SCHLEEPER | JERSEYVILLE |
| AMY PEARSON | WESTMONT |
| ILLINI OPEN MRI, LLC | CHAMPAIGN |
| MARY DITMAN | SPRINGFIELD |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| CIRCLE K 1223 | BENTON |
| MARK TWAIN INDUSTRIES | WEST FRANKFORT |
| ILL DEPT OF TRANSPORTATIN | BENTON |
| PLUMFIELD WATER DISTRICT | |
| ROE MACHINE COMPANY | WEST FRANKFORT |
| CC FOOD MART | WEST FRANKFORT |
| TWIN COUNTY SERVICE CO. | MULKEYTOWN |
| GREATER MIDWEST OIL CO INC | WHITTINGTON |
💰 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
Statewide (IL) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| 1ST COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR, LTD | 1128a1 |
| A K MEDICAR, INC | 1128b7 |
| ALEF CAB COMPANY | 1128b5 |
| AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE SERVICE | 1128b7 |
| AMEGROW GROUP, INC | 1128b5 |
| AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SP | 1128b8 |
| AMEX INTERNATIONAL, INC | 1128b5 |
| BAINBRIDGE MANAGEMENT | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (IL) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| State Bank of Whittington | Benton |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
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doj_news
Convicted Sex Offender Receives an Additional 48 Month Sentence for Possession of Contraband in Prison
Jul 27, 2026
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United States Attorney Weinhoeft Announces Federal Court Victory Over Unconstitutional Illinois Sanctuary State Policy
Jul 24, 2026
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Cartel Member Who Trafficked Victims From Mexico to Chicagoland Into Forced Labor Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison
Jul 24, 2026
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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
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Employee Who Fraudulently Embezzled Approximately $4 Million From Big Ten Network Sentenced 28 Months in Prison and Ordered To Repay Funds
Jul 22, 2026
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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
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Federal Jury in Chicago Convicts Woman of Assaulting United States Postal Carrier After Two-Day Trial
Jul 21, 2026
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Member of 10-Person Robbery Crew Targeting Chicago Suburbs Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison
Jul 21, 2026
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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
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor recovers $613K for 46 workers denied minimum wage, overtime by Minnesota restaurant
Jul 28, 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 |
|---|---|
| ALTRUISTIC ESTHETICS INC. | AAI |
| APPLE COMPUTER, INC | AAI |
| SOPHIE BABCOCK | AAI |
| VARGO BROTHER FERMENTS LLC | AAI |
| BILLEH GROUP, INC. | AAI |
| TRI-STATE DISPOSAL INC. | AAI |
| TAIBER, KOSMALA & ASSOCIATES | AAI |
| ARAMARK EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | AAI |
🍽 Chicago Food Inspections 8
| Establishment | Result |
|---|---|
| FOUND HOTELS COFFEE SHOP | Not Ready |
| ACADEMY OF CREATIVE THINKING | Pass |
| YUM DUM TRUCK | Pass |
| TAQUERIA EL RANCHITO | Pass |
| PULASKI FOOD ENTERPRISES | Pass |
| SUBWAY | Pass |
| YUM DUM TRUCK | Out of Business |
| SNAKES & LATTES CHICAGO | Pass |
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