JEROME · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Jerome 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 Jerome.
COMPUTED 2026-06-17 14:00 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 · 2026-06-17 13:36 UTC]
- → https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-17 13:36 UTC]
- → https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-17 13:36 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.
Nazyia Boone (IL)
Demetrion Perez (IL)
Michael Buckner (IL)
Damien McGuire (IL)
Timothy Spears (IL)
Zarhia Hatten (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 |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-04625 | Zhenbiao Zhang v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-04472 | Chunhua Li v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-07100 | Arturi v. Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-07101 | Star Prominent International Inc v. QUANESHIA LYLES and individuals and entities operating QUANESHIA LYLES | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80518 | Robin Lynn Larner | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70591 | Jerry D. Taylor, Jr. | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70592 | Wesley Michael Hickman and Jessica Rene Hickman | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-07074 | Moore v. Loreal USA, Inc. et al | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-07069 | Marbley v. Jenkins et al | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-07075 | Jackson v. Godrej SON Holdings, Inc. et al | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06715 | Junious v. Cook County et al | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:24-cv-12887 | Porter v. L'Oreal USA, Inc. et al | 06/16/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Sangamon County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Sangamon County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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 Jerome, 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 · Jerome, 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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🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 1
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| ROAD RANGER 137 | JEROME |
💰 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 |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from IL state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Springfield Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography
Jun 16, 2026
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Man Sentenced to More Than 33 Years in Prison for Operating Online Chat Group That Shared Child Pornography
Jun 16, 2026
doj_news
U.S. Attorney’s Office observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and warns of government and business imposter schemes
Jun 15, 2026
doj_news
Man Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms and Injuring Law Enforcement Agent During Arrest Attempt
Jun 12, 2026
FBI Field Office
Jacksonville Chiropractor Sentenced to a Year in Prison for Health Care Fraud and Related Offenses
Jun 10, 2026
FBI Field Office
Eighth Defendant Charged as Part of Federal Investigation Into Violent Home Invasion in Winnetka, Illinois
Jun 10, 2026
doj_news
Jacksonville Chiropractor Sentenced to a Year in Prison for Healthcare Fraud and Related Offenses
Jun 10, 2026
FBI Field Office
Ford County Man Sentenced to Additional 21 Months in Prison for Mailing Threats to Prior Victim
Jun 9, 2026
FBI Field Office
U.S. Attorney’s Office and Homeland Security Task Force Secure Eight-Year Sentence for Man on the FBI Most Wanted List
Jun 9, 2026
Federal Circuit
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Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Jerome
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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