MEREDOSIA · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Meredosia 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 Meredosia.
COMPUTED 2026-07-22 19:28 UTC · SCORE 16/24
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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 · 2026-07-22 19:27 UTC]
- → https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-22 19:27 UTC]
- → https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-22 19:27 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.
Makaila Harris-Davis (IL)
June Barry (IL)
Tylan Sirikul (IL)
Jayden Totten (IL)
Ji'zaiya Benton Pegeese (IL)
Liana Wilcox (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 23-03025-lkg | Eggmann v. Strano & Associates, Ltd. | 07/22/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30661-mel | Lillie Marie Agnew | 07/22/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30662 | Timothy Earl Hargrove, Jr. | 07/22/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40319-mel | Dillan Marvin Eugene Williams | 07/22/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80630 | Sabrina M. Bechtel | 07/22/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70696 | Chelsie Renee Kelley | 07/22/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70697 | Rebecca F West | 07/22/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-08614 | G.B. et al v. Abbott Laboratories Inc. | 07/21/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-08634 | Hairston v. AFAM Concept Inc. et al | 07/21/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-08637 | M.O. et al v. Abbott Laboratories, Inc. | 07/21/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-08647 | Foremost Insurance Company Grand Rapids, Michigan et al v. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. et al | 07/21/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-08666 | Boyd v. City of Chicago et al | 07/21/2026 |
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 Meredosia, 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 · Meredosia, 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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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 2
City of Meredosia, IL
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| AMY SHEPARD | MEREDOSIA |
| MEREDOSIA CHAMBERSBURG CUSD 11 | MEREDOSIA |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| BLUFFS SPRINGS FARMERS ELEVATOR CO. | MEREDOSIA |
| TA TERMINAL INC. | MEREDOSIA |
| MEREDOSIA-TP 01-TREATMENT PLANT | MEREDOSIA |
| KIRK STRUCTURES INC | MEREDOSIA |
| CELANESE LTD-MEREDOSIA FACILITY | MEREDOSIA |
| MEREDOSIA LAKE LEVEE & DRAINAGE DISTRICT | MEREDOSIA |
| MEREDOSIA FARM SUPPLY | MEREDOSIA |
| IDOT BRG 069-0016 | MEREDOSIA |
💰 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 4
City of Meredosia, IL
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 371056342 | Green Pastures Christian Campgrounds |
| 371201151 | Meredosia Area Historical & Genealogical Society |
| 371250165 | Meredosia Food Pantry |
| 994266812 | Meredosia May Days Committee |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from IL state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
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
doj_news
Federal Jury in Chicago Convicts Woman of Assaulting United States Postal Carrier After Two-Day Trial
Jul 21, 2026
doj_news
Member of 10-Person Robbery Crew Targeting Chicago Suburbs Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison
Jul 21, 2026
doj_news
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
doj_news
Granite City Man Sentenced to 175 Months for Transporting a Minor with Intent to Engage in Criminal Sexual Assault
Jul 17, 2026
doj_news
Fugitive for 15 Years Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Twenty Counts Related to Tax Evasion and Structuring Financial Transactions
Jul 17, 2026
doj_news
Convicted Felon Who Participated in Exchange of Gunfire Outside Chicago Gas Station Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison
Jul 16, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Returns Money to Consumers Harmed by Trend Deploy’s Deceptive Marketing
Jul 22, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Meredosia
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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