FRANKLIN · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Franklin 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 Franklin.
COMPUTED 2026-06-11 00:26 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 23:58 UTC]
- → https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ [PENDING · HTTP 0 · 2026-06-10 23:58 UTC]
- → https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 23:58 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 26-04000-mel | Farlow Greer v. United States Department of Education | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80431 | Charice R Foster and Martavis D Foster | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80498 | Jodi L. Dauen | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90363 | Lisa Bogard | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70572 | Cullen James Selinger and Ashlee Annemarie Selinger | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80499 | Todd L Collins | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01003 | B C Winkler Enterprises LLC | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06511 | Martinez Alegria v. English | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06842 | Davis v. Spring Oaks Capital, LLC | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06841 | Seaward v. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Inc et al | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06808 | Richardson v. Growing Home, Inc. | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:25-cr-00181-1 | USA v. Crosby | 06/10/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Morgan County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Morgan County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
Where can you find out if you are allowed to buy alcohol?▼
Whether you can legally buy alcohol in Chapin, IL (Morgan County) depends on Illinois state law plus local ordinances. Statewide rules from the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (https://www2.illinois.gov/ilcc/) require buyers to be 21+ with valid government ID. Sale hours and Sunday rules can be set by each municipality. To check Chapin specifically, contact the Village of Chapin clerk (217-472-3211) for the local liquor ordinance, or review Morgan County's regulations at https://www.morgancounty-il.com/. Chapin is a small village; some establishments may be county-licensed rather than village-licensed. Sources: IL Liquor Control Commission (https://www2.illinois.gov/ilcc/), Morgan County (https://www.morgancounty-il.com/).
Where can I find access to a copy of the mayor's salary?▼
Waverly, IL (Morgan County) mayor's salary: salaries of municipal officials are public under Illinois FOIA (5 ILCS 140, https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=85). Submit FOIA request to Waverly City Clerk (City Hall) — agency must respond within 5 business days. Annual financial reports also filed with Illinois Comptroller (https://illinoiscomptroller.gov/) — local government Annual Financial Reports portal. Illinois Municipal League (https://www.iml.org/) for compensation surveys. Better Government Association salary database (https://www.bettergov.org/). Public Act 96-545 sets minimum disclosure standards. Morgan County clerk for related county-level data.
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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Franklin, 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 · Franklin, 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
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💰 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 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 3
City of Franklin, IL
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 333533998 | Franklin Alexander Nortonville Parent Teacher Frie |
| 813741930 | Spirit of Grace Outreach Inc. |
| 814467956 | Run Free |
🏛️ 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
Acting Secretary of Labor Sonderling advances US priorities at G7 meeting in Geneva
Jun 10, 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 1
| Name | Status |
|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNT SERVICE | AAI |
Recent News in Franklin
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Franklin youth sports event fight; gunfire reported, man arrested
Franklin police arrested a 36-year-old Illinois man on Sunday after a fight at a youth sporting event prompted gunshot reports. Investigators said there is no evidence a gun was fi…
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ICE agent shoots, kills man in Franklin Park, Illinois, after suspect tries to drive into agents, DHS says
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois Friday morning after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents. A Departme…
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ICE agent released from hospital, injured after shooting of undocumented driver in Franklin Park, Illinois
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent who was injured in Franklin Park, Illinois, after being dragged by a car has been released from the hospital, a Department Homela…
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Illinois man arrested after allegedly arming himself with baseball bat during fight at youth sports event in Franklin
FRANKLIN, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Franklin officers arrested a 36-year-old Illinois man after he armed himself with a baseball bat during a fight at a youth sporting event. According to p…
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Bikes and Badges event returns to Rend Lake Saturday
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Man fatally shot after dragging ICE officer with car in Chicago suburbs ID'd: officials
FRANKLIN PARK, Ill. -- A man is dead after allegedly dragging an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer with his car in the west Chicago suburbs on Friday, an ICE spokesperson…
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Franklin County launches jail mental health program
A jail-based mental health restoration program will begin June 16 at the Franklin County Jail, making Franklin County one of only three county jails in Illinois to operate the spec…
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UPDATE: More details regarding Washington bank robbery released
Willie B. Franklin is believed to be one of the men involved in the robbery of the Heartland Bank in Washington, IL and is considered dangerous, so residents are urged not to appro…