FULTON COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Fulton 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 Fulton County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-03 01:59 UTC · SCORE 16/24
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IDOC Inmate
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- → https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/open-and-honest-government/pac/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-03 01:30 UTC]
- → https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-03 01:30 UTC]
- → https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-03 01:30 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 26-40250-mel | Joshua Allen Tite | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30502-mel | Marjorie D Rosson | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-03014-mel | How to Manage a Small Law Firm II, LLC v. Brown | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60072-mel | Trisha M Hinderliter | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70552 | Susan Elaine Owsley | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80472 | Joshua Michael McGonigle and Trena L McGonigle | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70468 | Linda Kay Graves | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90300 | Loretta L Geiken | 06/02/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-05364 | Hampton v. Eadem, Inc. | 06/02/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:25-cr-00320-1 | USA v. Bazarewicz | 06/02/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06512 | Carpenters Pension Fund of Illinois et al v. AC Contracting, LLC | 06/02/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06515 | Wilson v. GreatMats.Com Corporation | 06/02/2026 |
Cities in Fulton County
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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 Fulton County, IL
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (IL) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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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 |
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| 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 |
⛔ 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
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 010550386 | Shorefront |
| 010551710 | Downers Grove Jr Womans Club Charity Fund Inc. |
| 010552691 | Fulcrum Point New Music Project |
| 010557303 | Greater Rochelle Area Christian Educators |
| 010564426 | Ramah Day Camp Inc. |
| 010567661 | Asian Human Services Family Health Center Inc. |
| 010568224 | Tau Mu Sigma Phi USA Foundation Inc. |
| 010571372 | Gandhi Memorial Tr Fund Nfp |
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 7
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Ipava State Bank | Lewistown |
| Tompkins State Bank | Avon |
| Fairview State Banking Company | Fairview |
| Bank of Farmington | Farmington |
| Table Grove State Bank | Table Grove |
| Vermont State Bank | Vermont |
| MidAmerica National Bank | Canton |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from IL state + federal sources · no aggregators
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United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Issues Rare Special Report Regarding Federal Grand Jury Appearances
Jun 2, 2026
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Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to 180 Months in Federal Prison for Illegal Gun Possession
May 29, 2026
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Rockford Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Drugs and Illegally Possessing a Firearm
May 28, 2026
FBI Field Office
Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Returns Indictment Against Operation Midway Blitz Defendant for Alleged Vehicle-Ramming Attack on Federal Immigration Agent
May 21, 2026
FBI Field Office
Operation Viper Strikes Targets: Multi-Agency Roundup Results in 29 Arrests and Seizure of Seven Firearms
May 20, 2026
FBI Field Office
Chicago Federal Court Imposes Statutory Maximum Sentence of 15 Years in Prison for Defendant’s Illegal Possession of Loaded Handgun
May 19, 2026
FBI Field Office
Engineer for Illinois Company Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trade Fraud, Counterfeiting, and Other Fraud Schemes
May 19, 2026
FBI Field Office
Stephenson County, Illinois, Man Sentenced to 150 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting Children
May 14, 2026
FBI Field Office
Man Sentenced to More Than Six and a Half Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Loaded Firearm During Burglary Attempt in Chicago
May 13, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Requires Divestiture of Ambulatory Surgery Centers to Protect Patients from Anticompetitive Effects of Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal
Jun 2, 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 |
Recent News in Fulton County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Missing mushroom hunter found dead in Fulton County, sheriff’s office says - WEEK | 25 News Now
Missing mushroom hunter found dead in Fulton County, sheriff’s office says WEEK | 25 News Now
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Former Illinois mayor Tiffany Henyard seeks political comeback in Fulton County
Tiffany Henyard, the former mayor of Dolton, Illinois, is now seeking public office in metro Atlanta.
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Fulton County, Illinois man charged with stealing gasoline from farmer - KHQA
Fulton County, Illinois man charged with stealing gasoline from farmer KHQA
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Fulton County man sentenced to 3 years for shooting livestock - WGEM
Fulton County man sentenced to 3 years for shooting livestock WGEM
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Fulton County Sheriff warns residents about impersonation scam - CIProud.com
Fulton County Sheriff warns residents about impersonation scam CIProud.com
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Meet the controversial former mayor seeking a seat on the Fulton Commission
‘She has no chance on God’s green Earth to win as a Republican in District 5,’ sitting commissioner says. Fulton County candidate for the District 5 seat, Tiffany Henyard, speaks t…