MACON COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Macon 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 Macon County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-10 18:45 UTC · SCORE 16/24
Live data · checked just now
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 · 2026-06-10 18:30 UTC]
- → https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-10 18:30 UTC]
- → https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 18:30 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 →
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.
Payton Johnson (IL)
Katherine Pichardo (IL)
Ari Manning (IL)
Daisha Patterson (IL)
Immanuel Johnson (IL)
Nai'Aree Hazzard (IL)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Illinois Court Cases
Most recent Illinois court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90299 | Erica Lorraine Muller | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90296 | Chelsey L Hinshaw | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90297 | Brad Thomas Zorns and Pamela Sue Zorns | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90302 | Jeremy Scott McKenzie | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90303 | Johnial Lee Jackson and Patricia Jackson | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90304 | Dorothy Jean Wood | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90307 | Mary Jane Carmer | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70342 | Derrick Lavettis Woods and Stephanie Rosetta Woods | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70571 | Dakota A. Stolte | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80497 | Ian Timothy Russell | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90306 | Leland Howard Groves | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06796 | Hall v. Beauty Bell Enterprises LLC, et al | 06/09/2026 |
Cities in Macon County
Browse by City
Drill down to city-level court, sheriff, police, and clerk records.
Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
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/).
How do I find a probated will in Argenta?▼
Probated wills in Argenta, Illinois (Macon County) are filed and copied from the Macon County Circuit Clerk Probate Division. Address: 253 East Wood Street, Decatur, IL 62523. Phone: 217-424-1454. Website: https://maconcountycircuitclerkil.com/ (under Probate). The Probate Division handles decedent's estates, guardianships, and small-estate affidavits under the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/). To obtain a copy: search the Circuit Clerk's case-management system by decedent name or estate number; certified copies 6 dollars first page plus 2 dollars each additional page (705 ILCS 105/27.2). Walk-in, mail, and online (re:SearchIL https://research.courts.illinois.gov/) requests accepted. Illinois opened public access to non-confidential court records statewide via re:SearchIL - Macon County is included. For the original will deposited for safekeeping (before death), see 755 ILCS 5/4-3 - sealed and only the testator may retrieve it. The Argenta Village Hall (https://www.villageofargentail.com/, 102 N Main Street, Argenta, IL 62501, 217-795-2671) holds local resident records but no probate. Illinois FOIA (5 ILCS 140/) governs access. The Illinois Courts Self-Help portal (https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/public/) explains probate filings; standard probate must be opened within 30 days of will discovery.
Where can I find out if the building department issues certificates of occupancy for newly constructed homes?▼
Certificates of Occupancy (CO) for new home construction in Macon County, Illinois are issued by the local building department where the property is located, not the county itself in most cases. Most Macon County jurisdictions handle their own permits: City of Decatur Building Inspections (https://www.decaturil.gov/167/Building-Inspections, 1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza, Decatur, IL 62523, 217-424-2727) issues COs for properties inside Decatur city limits - required before occupancy under Decatur Municipal Code. For unincorporated Macon County, contact the Macon County Building/Zoning Office (https://www.maconcountyil.gov/building-zoning, 141 South Main Street, Suite 401, Decatur, IL 62523, 217-424-1453) - Macon County also requires a Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance for new construction in unincorporated areas. Other Macon County municipalities (Mt. Zion, Forsyth, Argenta, Maroa, Warrensburg) each have their own building officials. Illinois adopts the IRC/IBC; per IRC R110.1, no building can be occupied until the building official issues a CO. Inspections typically required: foundation, framing, plumbing/electrical rough-in, insulation, and final. Fees vary 50-500 dollars. Public-records requests for issued COs go through the Illinois FOIA (5 ILCS 140/) at the relevant municipal clerk.
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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Macon 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 · Macon County, 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
FBI-Chicago
FBI-Springfield
FBI-Springfield
FBI-Springfield
FBI-Springfield
FBI-Chicago
FBI-Chicago
FBI-Chicago
🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
| Name | Date | Agency |
|---|
🏥 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 |
💰 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
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 3
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Peoples Bank of Macon | Macon |
| Hickory Point Bank and Trust | Decatur |
| The Gerber State Bank | Argenta |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from IL state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Ford County Man Sentenced to Additional 21 Months in Prison for Mailing Threats to Prior Victim
Jun 9, 2026
doj_news
Federal Indictment Charges Former Chicago Housing Authority Director and Construction Company Owner With Engaging in $4.8 Million Kickback Scheme
Jun 9, 2026
doj_news
Illegal Alien With Extensive Criminal Record Sentenced to 14 Months in Prison for Unlawfully Re-Entering United States After Multiple Deportations
Jun 8, 2026
doj_news
Illinois Investment Advisor Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges for Allegedly Swindling Clients in Ponzi Scheme
Jun 8, 2026
doj_news
Chicago Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Selling Heroin and Cocaine on the Dark Web
Jun 8, 2026
doj_news
Man Sentenced to More Than 26 Years in Prison for Using the Dark Web To Distribute Narcotics
Jun 5, 2026
doj_news
Rockford Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Heroin
Jun 5, 2026
doj_news
Gregory M. Gilmore Is Sworn In as U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois
Jun 4, 2026
FBI Field Office
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Urbana Woman for Pandemic Era Unemployment Benefit Fraud
Jun 4, 2026
doj_news
United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Issues Rare Special Report Regarding Federal Grand Jury Appearances
Jun 2, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Returns Nearly $3 Million to Consumers Deceived by Mortgage Relief Scheme
Jun 9, 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 |
Recent News in Macon County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
-
Illinois quick hits: Human trafficking enforcement; health care fraud division announced
Illinois State Police arrested five individuals during a human trafficking demand suppression operation in the Forsyth area of Macon County last Thursday and Friday. Four Illinois …
-
Tornado rips roofs off homes in Illinois
A tornado tore through central Illinois on Sunday, damaging multiple homes and buildings, particularly in the communities of Mount Zion, Blue Mound and Long Creek. Central Illinois…
-
Illinois restricts immigration arrests in public venues, permits lawsuits for constitutional violations
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 1312 into law on Tuesday, establishing protections that limit civil immigration enforcement activities across multiple public settings throu…
-
Deputy Fatally Shot Woman Over Pot of Hot Water, Records Show
The deputy, Sean Grayson of Illinois, is charged with murder and has been fired. A review of the investigation did not find the use of deadly force “justified.” By Alexandra E. Pet…
-
Trump loses more control over AI regulation as Illinois passes landmark law
A few days after President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a plan that would have given the federal government power to vet frontier AI models over fears that it might hobble innova…
-
Federal judge declines to immediately block National Guard deployment in Illinois
A federal judge in Illinois declined to immediately block the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops in the state, giving the administration until Wednesday nigh…