How to Search Illinois Criminal Records (Start Here)
Don't guess which system to use. Follow this order:
- Court criminal cases: Search the databases below for felony and misdemeanor case records filed in Illinois courts.
- Inmate & offender records: Search the state corrections department for current and released inmates.
- Sex offender registry: Search the state sex offender database by name, county, or zip code.
- Arrest records: Contact the county Sheriff or local police department — arrest records are not centralized statewide.
⚠ Key Fact: Each office maintains its own records separately. There is no single database for all Illinois criminal records.
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Use the databases below to search Illinois criminal records.
Adams County Inmates
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Use this Adams County, Illinois Sheriff's Office service to browse the inmate population roster.
Champaign County | Court Records
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Court record search from the Champaign County Circuit Clerk.
Chicago | Prostitution Patron Arrests
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Chicago Police Department searchable index of recent prostitution solicitor arrests.
Child Murderers & Violent Offenders Against Youth
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Use this Illinois State Police service to search for child murderers and offenders convicted of violent offenses against youths.
Cook County Inmates
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Search the Cook County Sheriff's Office inmate records by name or jail number.
Crawford County Inmates - Jail Roster
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The sheriff's office of Crawford County, Illinois provides this daily jail roster, with information including inmate name, bond amount and holds.
Criminal Histories (information)
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Information from the Illinois State Police on how to order criminal history searches under the provisions of the Uniform Conviction Information Act.
DuPage County DUMEG Most Wanted
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DuPage County Illinois Metropolitan Enforcement Group (DUMEG) list of most wanted fugitives.
DuPage County Inmates | SIRIS
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DuPage County, Illinois Sheriff's Inmate Reference Information System (S.I.R.I.S.). Search by name for current inmates or view inmate photos.
Inmates and Parolees | Department of Corrections
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Inmate & parolee search from the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Kane County Indictments
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The State's Attorney's office of Kane County, Illinois provides these daily listings of indictments, with information including suspect name, DOB,.
Logan County Court - Criminal Index 1857-1945
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Search Illinois State Archives database of Logan County, Illinois Circuit Court Criminal Case Files for the period 1857-1945.
Madison County | Criminal Court
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Madison County felony, DUI, misdemeanor, and traffic court records.
McHenry County Criminal Court Records
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Find criminal and traffic filings from the McHenry County Circuit Court. Search by name, case number, or ticket number.
McLean County | Court Records
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McLean County Circuit Clerk criminal and traffic court records.
Methamphetamine Manufacturers in Illinois
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Use this Illinois State Police service to search for persons convicted for manufacturing methamphetamines.
Peoria County | Indictments
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Felony criminal indictments from the Peoria County Grand Jury.
Pittsfield Arrests
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Browse a list of recent arrests made by the Pittsfield, Illinois Police. Tip: Click on "Arrests" at bottom of page. PDF format.
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Rockford Arrest Log
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Browse the Rockford, Illinois Police arrest log for the past 7 days. Tip: Scroll to bottom of page and click on "Arrest Log". PDF format.
Winnebago County
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Civil, criminal, and traffic case records from the Winnebago County 17th Judicial Circuit Court.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search Illinois criminal records? ▼
Don't guess which system to use. Start with the strategy box at the top of this page — it tells you exactly which Illinois criminal record databases to search and in what order. Each office maintains its own records independently.
Is there a single database for all Illinois criminal records? ▼
No. There is no single database for all Illinois criminal records. Court records, arrest records, inmate records, and sex offender records are each maintained by different offices. Use the databases listed on this page to search the correct system.
Why does my Illinois criminal search return no results? ▼
You are almost certainly searching the wrong system. Criminal records in Illinois are split across multiple offices. If one database returns nothing, switch to the next system listed on this page.
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