NEW ATHENS · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
New Athens 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 New Athens.
COMPUTED 2026-07-30 03:29 UTC · SCORE 16/24
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IL AG (FOIA)
IL Courts
IDOC Inmate
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Sources checked
- → https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/open-and-honest-government/pac/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-30 03:28 UTC]
- → https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-30 03:28 UTC]
- → https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-30 03:28 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.
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Jazmin Rivera (IL)
Payton Wittenbrink (IL)
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Millie Moore (IL)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Illinois Court Cases
Most recent Illinois court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80660 | Michael M. Pilat | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80661 | Margaret K. Osborn | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80662 | Lindsay Grace Sengrasmy | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90473 | Paul William Schu and Kristi Marie Schu | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-05303 | Colon v. Norridge Gardens, LLC | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-09019 | Sweis v. Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel et al | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-09020 | Kodmani v. L'Oreal USA Inc. et al | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-09021 | Calvin Klein Trademark Trust et al v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-05696 | Hussein v. Wear Felicity Inc. | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-09023 | Williams v. AFAM Concept Inc. d/b/a JF Labs Inc. et al | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-09022 | Jones v. Strength of Nature, LLC et al | 07/29/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-09025 | Fashaw v. AFAM Concept, Inc. et al | 07/29/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Saint Clair County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Saint Clair County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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/).
Where can I find information on the number of mysterious young adult deaths that have occurred in the past ten years?▼
Saint Clair County, IL young adult death investigations: Saint Clair County Coroner (https://www.co.st-clair.il.us/departments/coroner) for medical examiner cases. Illinois State Police Investigations Bureau for state-level (https://isp.illinois.gov/). FBI Crime Data Explorer (https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/) for UCR/NIBRS death data. Illinois Department of Public Health Vital Records (https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/birth-death-other-records/death-records.html) for death certificates. NamUs (https://www.namus.gov/) for unidentified persons. Illinois FOIA (5 ILCS 140/1). Belleville News-Democrat (https://www.bnd.com/) for community coverage. Court records: Illinois Courts (https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/Public/).
How do I look up a death record in Saint Clair?▼
St. Clair County, IL death record lookup: St. Clair County Clerk Vital Records (https://www.co.st-clair.il.us/) — death certificates issued for St. Clair deaths, $19 per copy (Illinois Vital Records Act, 410 ILCS 535, https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1539). Statewide: Illinois Department of Public Health Vital Records (https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/birth-death-other-records.html) — death records 1916+, $19 per copy. Online ordering via VitalChek (https://www.vitalchek.com/). Older records via Illinois State Archives (https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/archives/). Illinois FOIA (5 ILCS 140). Death certificates restricted access first 20 years — typically family, executor, legal representative.
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 New Athens, 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 · New Athens, 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
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of New Athens, IL
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| NEW ATHENS HOME FOR THE AGED INC | NEW ATHENS |
| NEW ATHENS CU SCHOOL DIST 60 | NEW ATHENS |
| DAVID SCHWARTZ | NEW ATHENS |
| STEVEN NEWBOLD | NEW ATHENS |
| JOSEPH HARPER | NEW ATHENS |
| DEREK NIEHAUS | NEW ATHENS |
| KENT MCCONNELL | NEW ATHENS |
| COURTNIE DIETZ | NEW ATHENS |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| LENZBURG FARMERS COOPERATIVE GRAIN CO | NEW ATHENS |
| PEABODY COAL CO RIVER KING PIT NO 3 MINE | NEW ATHENS |
| AT AND T LONG LINES FREEBURG | NEW ATHENS |
| PEABODY COAL CO KRPD DOCK | NEW ATHENS |
| KASKASKIA WATER DISTRICT-TP01 - MAIN WAT | NEW ATHENS |
| IDOT | NEW ATHENS |
| BAKER AUTOBODY | NEW ATHENS |
| CD-BELL AGRICULTURAL FAC | NEW ATHENS |
💰 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 New Athens, IL
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 300308974 | Second Chance Community Church |
| 371374270 | New Beginnings Day Care Inc. |
| 392303529 | Schaller Family Farms Foundation |
| 900576285 | New Athens Historical Society |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from IL state + federal sources · no aggregators
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Felon Sentenced to More Than Two and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Handgun in Chicago After Being Released on Bond in State Court for Prior Violent Offense
Jul 29, 2026
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Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to Six Months in Federal Prison for Sending Threatening Letters to Two Federal Judges
Jul 29, 2026
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Convicted Sex Offender Receives an Additional 48 Month Sentence for Possession of Contraband in Prison
Jul 27, 2026
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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
Federal Agency
FTC and States Act Against Hims & Hers for Deceptive and Unlawful Privacy Practices
Jul 29, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
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