SANGAMON COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Sangamon County 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 Sangamon County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-10 18:45 UTC · SCORE 16/24
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- → https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/open-and-honest-government/pac/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-10 18:30 UTC]
- → https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-10 18:30 UTC]
- → https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 18:30 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 26-90299 | Erica Lorraine Muller | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90296 | Chelsey L Hinshaw | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90297 | Brad Thomas Zorns and Pamela Sue Zorns | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90302 | Jeremy Scott McKenzie | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90303 | Johnial Lee Jackson and Patricia Jackson | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90304 | Dorothy Jean Wood | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90307 | Mary Jane Carmer | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70342 | Derrick Lavettis Woods and Stephanie Rosetta Woods | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70571 | Dakota A. Stolte | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80497 | Ian Timothy Russell | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90306 | Leland Howard Groves | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06796 | Hall v. Beauty Bell Enterprises LLC, et al | 06/09/2026 |
Cities in Sangamon County
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Common Questions
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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/).
How do I find court records in Sangamon?▼
To find court records in Sangamon County, IL, use the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk at 200 S. 9th Street, Room 405, Springfield, IL 62701 (217-753-6674), with online searches via Re:SearchIL/Judici at https://www.judici.com/. The 7th Judicial Circuit Court covers Sangamon County. Free name and case-number search returns civil, criminal, family, traffic, and small claims records. Certified copies cost $9 plus $2 per page. Illinois FOIA (5 ILCS 140) governs disclosure; sealed/expunged cases are excluded. The Illinois Supreme Court eFile/eLookup is at https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/. Sources: Sangamon County Circuit Clerk (https://co.sangamon.il.us/), Judici (https://www.judici.com/).
How do I look up property records in Sangamon?▼
Sangamon County, IL property records: Sangamon County Recorder (https://www.sangamonil.gov/departments/r-z/recorder) for deeds, mortgages, liens — recording fees per 55 ILCS 5/3-5018 (https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/). Sangamon County Supervisor of Assessments (https://www.sangamonil.gov/departments/i-q/supervisor-of-assessments) for parcel and assessment data. Online land records via Sangamon County Recorder. Tax payment via Sangamon County Treasurer. Illinois FOIA (5 ILCS 140/1). Property fraud alert via Recorder. Springfield State Journal-Register (https://www.sj-r.com/) for community coverage.
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 Sangamon County, 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 · Sangamon County, IL · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
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.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
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.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
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.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
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.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
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Public-company filings in IL
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
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.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for IL
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
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🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (IL) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| ADVANTAGE HOME HEALTH CARE, INC. | MORRIS |
| HOME I V SPECIALISTS INC | CHICAGO |
| HOMER ABIAD | OAK FOREST |
| FADI SHAMSHAM | MT. VERNON |
| SONYA SCHLEEPER | JERSEYVILLE |
| AMY PEARSON | WESTMONT |
| ILLINI OPEN MRI, LLC | CHAMPAIGN |
| MARY DITMAN | SPRINGFIELD |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (IL) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
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| 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 |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (IL) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| 1ST COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR, LTD | 1128a1 |
| A K MEDICAR, INC | 1128b7 |
| ALEF CAB COMPANY | 1128b5 |
| AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE SERVICE | 1128b7 |
| AMEGROW GROUP, INC | 1128b5 |
| AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY & SP | 1128b8 |
| AMEX INTERNATIONAL, INC | 1128b5 |
| BAINBRIDGE MANAGEMENT | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (IL) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 7
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Warren-Boynton State Bank | New Berlin |
| Williamsville State Bank & Trust | Williamsville |
| United Community Bank | Chatham |
| Bank of Springfield | Springfield |
| Prairie State Bank and Trust | Springfield |
| Security Bank, s.b. | Springfield |
| INB, National Association | Springfield |
🏛️ 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
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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
FTC Returns Nearly $3 Million to Consumers Deceived by Mortgage Relief Scheme
Jun 9, 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 8
| Name | Status |
|---|---|
| ALTRUISTIC ESTHETICS INC. | AAI |
| APPLE COMPUTER, INC | AAI |
| SOPHIE BABCOCK | AAI |
| VARGO BROTHER FERMENTS LLC | AAI |
| BILLEH GROUP, INC. | AAI |
| TRI-STATE DISPOSAL INC. | AAI |
| TAIBER, KOSMALA & ASSOCIATES | AAI |
| ARAMARK EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | AAI |
🍽 Chicago Food Inspections 8
| Establishment | Result |
|---|---|
| FOUND HOTELS COFFEE SHOP | Not Ready |
| ACADEMY OF CREATIVE THINKING | Pass |
| YUM DUM TRUCK | Pass |
| TAQUERIA EL RANCHITO | Pass |
| PULASKI FOOD ENTERPRISES | Pass |
| SUBWAY | Pass |
| YUM DUM TRUCK | Out of Business |
| SNAKES & LATTES CHICAGO | Pass |
Recent News in Sangamon County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois for the 2026 “Click It or Ticket” campaign running May 15-26 during the Memorial Day travel period. Deputies will conduct high-visibility enforcement focused on the “Fata - facebook.com
The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois for the 2026 “Click It or Ticket” campaign running May 15-26 during the Memorial Day travel…
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Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell stepping down in wake of Sonya Massey shooting
Less than a month after one of his deputies was indicted by a grand jury on charges of first-degree murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey, Jack Campbell, the sheriff of Sangamon C…
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Illinois deputy had DUI when he shot woman. He’s not the only one with troubling record
Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell came under fire for his hiring practices after he employed a deputy with two DUI convictions, who is now accused of the murder of an unarmed b…
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State Police looking for tips on reckless motorcyclist in Sangamon, Cass Counties
The Illinois State Police is seeking the public’s help to identify a motorcyclist who they said engaged in reckless driving and fled law enforcement Thursday morning. Officials pos…
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State Police, IDOT break ground on new traffic incident training facility
SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A $14 million Traffic Incident Management training facility that will give first responders and highway workers the skills to safely address crashes …
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Drivers asked to find alternate route after I-55 crash in Sangamon Co.
Part of I-55 is closed in Sangamon County after a crash occurred, Illinois State Police announced. The crash happened in the southbound lanes near Stevenson Drive. State Police sai…
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What to know about the murder trial of an Illinois sheriff deputy who killed Sonya Massey
Jury selection has begun in the murder trial of an Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with killing Sonya Massey, a Black woman shot in her home last year after calling police for he…
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Downstate county to get 1st female sheriff; former top cop retired after Sonya Massey shooting
SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. -- Sangamon County, Illinois is welcoming a new sheriff who has vowed to put the needs of the community first. This comes after the former sheriff, Jack Campb…