SPRINGFIELD · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
16/24
Springfield 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 Springfield.
COMPUTED 2026-06-10 23:59 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 · 2026-06-10 23:58 UTC]
- → https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ [PENDING · HTTP 0 · 2026-06-10 23:58 UTC]
- → https://idoc.illinois.gov/offender/inmatesearch.html [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 23:58 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.
Payton Johnson (IL)
Katherine Pichardo (IL)
Ari Manning (IL)
Daisha Patterson (IL)
Immanuel Johnson (IL)
Nai'Aree Hazzard (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 26-04000-mel | Farlow Greer v. United States Department of Education | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80431 | Charice R Foster and Martavis D Foster | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80498 | Jodi L. Dauen | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90363 | Lisa Bogard | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70572 | Cullen James Selinger and Ashlee Annemarie Selinger | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80499 | Todd L Collins | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01003 | B C Winkler Enterprises LLC | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06511 | Martinez Alegria v. English | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06842 | Davis v. Spring Oaks Capital, LLC | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06841 | Seaward v. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Inc et al | 06/10/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-06808 | Richardson v. Growing Home, Inc. | 06/10/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:25-cr-00181-1 | USA v. Crosby | 06/10/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
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 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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Springfield, 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 · Springfield, 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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FBI-Springfield
FBI-Springfield
FBI-Springfield
FBI-Springfield
FBI-Chicago
FBI-Chicago
FBI-Chicago
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Springfield, IL
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| MARY DITMAN | SPRINGFIELD |
| MEMORIAL HOME SERVICES | SPRINGFIELD |
| ST MARYS HOSPITAL DECATUR OF THE HOSPITAL SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER | SPRINGFIELD |
| LUCINDA BUESCHER | SPRINGFIELD |
| STEPHEN STONE | SPRINGFIELD |
| ROBERT BUZZELL | SPRINGFIELD |
| JOHN WATSON | SPRINGFIELD |
| JONATHAN GOLDFARB | SPRINGFIELD |
💰 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 |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
City of Springfield, IL
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| CARDINAL RESPIRATORY, PC | 1128a1 |
| NECK TO BACK SPRINGFIELD, LLC | 1128b7 |
| TOSHEENA ALLISON | 1128a1 |
| SAMUEL ARNOLD | 1128a1 |
| JANICE BALL | 1128b4 |
| JUDITH BLACK | 1128b4 |
| PETER BLACKBURN | 1128b4 |
| CATHY BOYER | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Springfield, IL
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 4
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| 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
doj_news
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
Acting Secretary of Labor Sonderling advances US priorities at G7 meeting in Geneva
Jun 10, 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 |
|---|---|
| GORDON SOLUTIONS & SERVICES | AAI |
| RAY KLEIN, INC. | AAI |
| MEAGHAN COLLINS | AAI |
| CCB CREDIT SERVICES, INC. | AAI |
| PURE MAGIC HOLIDAY LIGHTING | AAI |
| Solidarity Enterprises LLC | AAI |
| EDIFEL DESIGNS LLC | AAI |
| JIVAN NALLAMOTHU | AAI |
Recent News in Springfield
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Springfield Police Department releases video, statement on use of force during arrest - NPR Illinois
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Springfield police face questions after video circulates alleging an officer punched a woman during an arrest - NewsChannel20
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ILETSB reports near-universal compliance in Illinois SAFE-T Act training verification, led by the Officer Portal and Springfield rollout.
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Springfield police release body camera footage of arrest involving 19-year-old woman - WAND-TV
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Major decisions on new Illinois laws could be made in Springfield this weekend
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IDOT, Illinois State Police break ground on new $14M training facility - The State Journal-Register
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Family, friends, supporters honor fallen Illinois police officers - Capitol News Illinois
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