BENTON · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Benton 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 Benton.
COMPUTED 2026-06-13 18:34 UTC · SCORE 16/24
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IL AG (FOIA)
IL Courts
IDOC Inmate
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- → https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/open-and-honest-government/pac/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-13 18:24 UTC]
- → https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-13 18:24 UTC]
- → https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-13 18:24 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-07001 | Davis v. Trans Union, LLC | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-05437 | Amer et al v. Eleven Labs Inc. | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-07000 | Beisembayev v. USCIS et al | 06/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-04065 | DeJesus v. Master 1 Professional Painting and Remodeling LLC | 06/12/2026 |
| 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 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Franklin County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Franklin County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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 Benton, 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 · Benton, 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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DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
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Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
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Federal fugitives
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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
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Benton, IL
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| FRANKLIN HOSPITAL DISTRICT | BENTON |
| JOHN HARTMAN | BENTON |
| FRANKLIN HOSPITAL DISTRICT | BENTON |
| CROSSROADS PHYSICIAN CORP | BENTON |
| HEALTH PLAN OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, INC. | BENTON |
| ROBERT HITT | BENTON |
| SAEED KHAN | BENTON |
| MELISSA MEYERS | BENTON |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| CIRCLE K 1223 | BENTON |
| ILL DEPT OF TRANSPORTATIN | BENTON |
| FERGUSON CONTRACTING LLC | BENTON |
| 78656 I-57 FRANKLIN COUNTY | BENTON |
| DOLLAR GENERAL STORE 7968 | BENTON |
| U.S. COURTHOUSE | BENTON |
| CALIBER COLLISION CENTER BENTON 2587 | BENTON |
| JUMPIN JIMMYS 55 | BENTON |
💰 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 Benton, IL
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| HEALTH PLAN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, | 1128a1 |
| MERCY REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, | 1128a1 |
| MARILYN CARROLL | 1128b4 |
| KRISTIE COX | 1128a2 |
| JAMES DURHAM | 1128a1 |
| NICOLE HOUSE | 1128b4 |
| PRESTON MCCLERREN | 1128a3 |
| CHRISTINE THOLEN | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Benton, IL
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| State Bank of Whittington | Benton |
🏛️ 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
Jun 4, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
United States Seeks Mexico’s Review of Alleged Denial of Workers’ Rights at Newmont Minera Peñasquito, S.A. de C.V.
Jun 12, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
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