ARGENTA · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Argenta 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 Argenta.
COMPUTED 2026-07-28 09:30 UTC · SCORE 16/24
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- → https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-28 09:03 UTC]
- → https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-28 09:03 UTC]
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Recent Illinois Court Cases
Most recent Illinois court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30671-mel | Gregory E Buffington | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30672-mel | Christopher T Koch | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80652 | Andrea Marie Coyne | 07/27/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90464 | Jeremy S. VanMatre and Angela N. VanMatre | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:23-cv-08122 | Jeter v. Avlon Industries et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-08873 | Huang v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:23-cv-12662 | Johnson v. Godrej SON Holdings, Inc. et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-08868 | Jones v. Dart et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:23-cv-13224 | Johnson et al v. AFAM Concept, Inc. d/b/a JF Labs, Inc. et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:23-cv-13402 | Curtis v. AFAM Concept, Inc. d/b/a JF Labs, Inc. et al | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-07913 | Johnson v. UNITED STATES | 07/27/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:24-cv-01156 | Curtis v. Avlon Industries et al | 07/27/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
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.
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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Argenta, IL
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Argenta, IL
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| PAMELA MUELLER | ARGENTA |
| ARGENTA-OREANA SCHOOL DIST 1 | ARGENTA |
| SUZETTE SHAFER | ARGENTA |
| TAMELA PAGEL | ARGENTA |
| BRIANNA FINK | ARGENTA |
| MORGAN GROTHAUS | ARGENTA |
| HEALTHY STRIDES, LLC | ARGENTA |
| CAROL ZILZ | ARGENTA |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| BUCKLEYS CPI | ARGENTA |
| ARGENTA, VILLAGE OF | ARGENTA |
| ARGENTA SOLAR, LLC | ARGENTA |
| ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO | ARGENTA |
| BUCKLEY BROTHERS | ARGENTA |
| ARGENTA-OREANA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ARGENTA |
| ARGENTA | ARGENTA |
| GEORGES STANDARD | ARGENTA |
💰 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 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Argenta, IL
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| The Gerber State Bank | Argenta |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
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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
FBI Field Office
Fugitive for 15 Years Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for 20 Counts Related to Tax Evasion and Structuring Financial Transactions
Jul 17, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Takes Action Against Elite Events for Bypassing Ticket Purchase Limits in Violation of Better Online Ticket Sales Act
Jul 27, 2026
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