FORRESTON · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Forreston 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 Forreston.
COMPUTED 2026-06-11 01:34 UTC · SCORE 16/24
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- → https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/open-and-honest-government/pac/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-11 01:34 UTC]
- → https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-11 01:34 UTC]
- → https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-11 01:34 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 26-90364 | Gerald Thomas Williams and Tameka Michelle Lee | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90365 | Kimberley Braziel | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80411 | Vicki Lyn Bridges | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80500 | James Alfred Thompson, Jr. and Angel Marie Thompson | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06864 | Manchester United Football Club Limited v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06866 | The Estate of Kimberly R. Credit v. Godrej SON Holdings, Inc. et al | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06852 | Larkin v. US Navy | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06869 | GO Physical Therapy, LLC v. Multiplan, Inc. et al | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06867 | Davis v. Loreal USA, Inc. et al | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-03806 | Poniewierski v. Mullin et al | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06870 | Stenberg v. Alight, Inc. et al | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-05647 | Randolph v. Fitflop USA LLC | 06/10/2026 |
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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 Forreston, IL
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Forreston, IL
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| DANIEL SCHOAF | FORRESTON |
| KEITH RUTER | FORRESTON |
| FORRESTON DENTAL | FORRESTON |
| FORRESTVILLE VALLEY U S D 221 | FORRESTON |
| JENNIFER ANDERSON | FORRESTON |
| MIDTOWN FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC | FORRESTON |
| SCHOAF FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC LLC | FORRESTON |
| ESTELLA ALLEN | FORRESTON |
💰 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 8
City of Forreston, IL
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Solutions Bank | Forreston |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
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doj_news
Ford County Man Sentenced to Additional 21 Months in Prison for Mailing Threats to Prior Victim
Jun 9, 2026
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Jun 9, 2026
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Illegal Alien With Extensive Criminal Record Sentenced to 14 Months in Prison for Unlawfully Re-Entering United States After Multiple Deportations
Jun 8, 2026
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Illinois Investment Advisor Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges for Allegedly Swindling Clients in Ponzi Scheme
Jun 8, 2026
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Chicago Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Selling Heroin and Cocaine on the Dark Web
Jun 8, 2026
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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
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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
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Recent News in Forreston
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Forreston woman killed Wednesday in 2-vehicle crash in Ogle County - Shaw Local
Forreston woman killed Wednesday in 2-vehicle crash in Ogle County Shaw Local
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Forreston police officer fires weapon on the scene of a disturbance - 13 WREX
Forreston police officer fires weapon on the scene of a disturbance 13 WREX
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Forreston Police Chief Mike Boomgarden passes away - 13 WREX
Forreston Police Chief Mike Boomgarden passes away 13 WREX
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Forreston woman, 90, dies after semi crash on IL-26
A 90-year-old woman died Wednesday following a crash involving a semi.
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Michael Boomgarden Obituary (1955 - 2021) - Forreston, IL - The Freeport Journal Standard - Legacy | Obituary Search
Michael Boomgarden Obituary (1955 - 2021) - Forreston, IL - The Freeport Journal Standard Legacy | Obituary Search
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Former school bus driver pleads guilty to sexual abuse; victim says trauma will haunt her the rest of her life - Shaw Local
Former school bus driver pleads guilty to sexual abuse; victim says trauma will haunt her the rest of her life Shaw Local