ELGIN · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Elgin 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 Elgin.
COMPUTED 2026-07-31 02:33 UTC · SCORE 16/24
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IL AG (FOIA)
IL Courts
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- → https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/open-and-honest-government/pac/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-31 02:05 UTC]
- → https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-31 02:05 UTC]
- → https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-31 02:05 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 26-60134 | Andrew Dale Duzan | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40330-mel | Donald Lee Walker | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30684-mel | Alison Paige Hill | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40331 | Mario Raphael Jalivay | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80666 | Scott Michael Maricle and Megan Ashley Maricle | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80667 | Laharold D Washington and Anisha N Washington | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80668 | Keyonnah L Quisenberry | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90478 | Sarah Dyson | 07/30/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-09077 | Harris v. Loreal USA, Inc. et al | 07/30/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-09080 | Mouton v. AFAM Concept, Inc. et al | 07/30/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-09063 | Stone v. DuPage County, Illinois et al | 07/30/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-09078 | Dunning v. Loreal USA, Inc. et al | 07/30/2026 |
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 Elgin, 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 · Elgin, 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
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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 Elgin, IL
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| JOSEPH FERSTL | ELGIN |
| SHERMAN HOME HEALTH CARE CORP | ELGIN |
| BRAD EPSTEIN | ELGIN |
| CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL | ELGIN |
| WAYNE CARLSON | ELGIN |
| KEVIN COPLEY | ELGIN |
| PATRICIA MERLO | ELGIN |
| LAURA DEMARCO-PAITL | ELGIN |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| ELGIN RIFLE CLUB | ELGIN |
| GIFFORD ROAD WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS PHA | ELGIN |
| KATZ & SON | ELGIN |
| ELGIN PONTIAC GMC INC | ELGIN |
| IDOT CONTRACT 62U83 JUN 24' LETTING ITEM | ELGIN |
| TANKNOLOGY | ELGIN |
| SMITHS OIL WELL | ELGIN |
| BP AMOCO | ELGIN |
💰 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
City of Elgin, IL
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| PASSAGES HOSPICE, LLC | 1128a1 |
| LAWRENCE ANDRIST | 1128b4 |
| SUSIE AVELLANOSA | 1128a1 |
| CHEMYRA BARNETT | 1128a2 |
| IRVING BUSH | 1128a4 |
| MELISSA CARSON | 1128b4 |
| DONALD LAMARCA | 1128b4 |
| KANDY MATERA | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Elgin, IL
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Union National Bank and Trust Company | Elgin |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from IL state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Vermilion County Woman Fined and Sentenced to Probation for Voting Twice in Federal Election
Jul 30, 2026
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Felon Sentenced to More Than Two and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Handgun in Chicago After Being Released on Bond in State Court for Prior Violent Offense
Jul 29, 2026
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Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to Six Months in Federal Prison for Sending Threatening Letters to Two Federal Judges
Jul 29, 2026
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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
doj_news
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
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Iuka Bancshares, Inc. and The Iuka State Bank
Jul 30, 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 |
|---|---|
| PINCHES MICHES, LLC | AAI |
| JAMAICA ONE LOVE KITCHEN INC | AAI |
| AUCTION CONSULTANTS INC. | AAI |
| ETHAN MICHAEL PRICE | AAI |
| STEVEN RAAP | AAI |
| NIKO CREDIT SERVICES LLC | AAI |
| L.E. HEATING AND COOLING, LL | AAI |
| JENNIFER BELLINE | AAI |
Recent News in Elgin
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Elgin, Illinois police locate Brandy Lundeen, who had been missing since Sunday night
Police in Elgin, Illinois said a woman was found safe Monday after going missing Sunday night.. At 8:49 p.m. Sunday, police were called to check on the welfare of Brandy Lundeen, 3…
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Elgin, Illinois man charged with possessing, sharing child pornography released after 1st court hearing
A man from Elgin, Illinois is charged over a dozen counts of possessing and sharing child pornography, the Kane County State's Attorney said. A man from Elgin, Illinois is charged …
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Kane County officials: Police can’t enforce new law banning civil immigration arrests at courthouses
The Kane County sheriff and state’s attorney say local police officers won’t be able to enforce a new Illinois law that prohibits federal immigration agents from making civil arres…
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Robert Russell: 2026 candidate for Kane County Sheriff
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Judge denies pre-trial release for 6 men accused of running brothels throughout Northern Illinois
Six men arrested and charged for allegedly running brothels in Northern Illinois cities were denied pre-trial release on Thursday.
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DHS urges Illinois officials to honor ICE detainer in child kidnapping, sexual assault case
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has requested that Illinois officials cooperate with federal immigration authorities in the case of a Venezuelan national accused of kidnap…
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Six men charged after multi-county investigation into prostitution brothels in northern Illinois
Six men have been charged following a 15-month multi-county investigation into prostitution operations located in Rockford, Aurora, South Elgin, and West Dundee.
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Kane County formally accepts almost $1 million for forensics lab
At a ceremony on Monday, Kane County officials formally accepted a federal grant of nearly $1 million to help build a regional forensics laboratory. The goals of the Kane County Fo…