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● 162,527 Verified Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Filings Indexed (1900–2026)
🏛️ 162,527 INDEXED FILINGS • COOK COUNTY (CHICAGO), ILLINOIS Jurisdiction: 17-031 Index Span: 1900–2026 • Verified 10/24/2026

Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Public Records & Vital Statistics Directory

Cook County (Chicago), Illinois (Cook County (Chicago), FIPS 17-031) ranks #1 of 622 in IL with 162,527 filings (45.87% of statewide archive, 1900–2026).

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Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Archival Roll (1900–2026)

162,527 filings • Custodian: Cook County (Chicago), Illinois County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices

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Registrant / Subject Co-Party / Holder Date Division Locality File # Dossier
Bowman Grantee: Bowman • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title Holder ••••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Elgin, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-409100••••
& Mcginnis Freilich Grantee: Freilich & Mcginnis • Grantor: Prior Recorded T•••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Chicago, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-247063••••
Rahman Grantee: Rahman • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title Holder ••••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Streamwood, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-406051••••
Nordstrom Inc Grantee: Nordstrom Inc • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title H•••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Chicago, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-208025••••
Nordstrom Inc Grantee: Nordstrom Inc • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title H•••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Chicago, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-208013••••
Nordstrom Inc Grantee: Nordstrom Inc • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title H•••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Skokie, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-411077••••
Lauren Ashley Ledonne Locality: Westchester, IL 60154 • Classification: Regist•••• 05/20/2026 People Lookup Westchester, IL (Cook County), IL #IL-PPL-04146••••
Ashley A Ledonne Locality: Orland Park, IL 60467 • Classification: Regist•••• 04/07/2026 People Lookup Orland Park, IL (Cook County), IL #IL-PPL-04141••••
Thao Choua Grantee: Choua Thao • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title Hold•••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Chicago, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-415057••••
Eng Tang Chou Grantee: Chou Eng Tang • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title H•••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Des Plaines, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-207023••••
Joseph David Kim Akerson Locality: Chicago, IL 60618 • Classification: Licensed R•••• 04/30/2026 People Lookup Chicago, IL (Cook County), IL #IL-PPL-47518••••
Blummer Livi Angermann Grantee: Angermann Blummer Livi • Grantor: Prior Recorde•••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Chicago, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-412038••••
Blummer Livi Angermann Grantee: Angermann Blummer Livi • Grantor: Prior Recorde•••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Chicago, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-412038••••
Jefferson Cruikshank Grantee: Cruikshank, Jefferson • Grantor: Prior Recorded•••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Chicago, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-303022••••
Kenneth Lusardi Locality: Oak Park, IL 60304 • Classification: Registere•••• 03/12/2026 People Lookup Oak Park, IL (Cook County), IL #IL-PPL-05129••••
Ikeshia A Harvey Locality: Dolton, IL 60419 • Classification: Licensed Ba•••• 04/15/2026 People Lookup Dolton, IL (Cook County), IL #IL-PPL-00606••••
Ramando K Council Locality: Chicago, IL 60680 • Classification: Licensed B•••• 08/18/2026 People Lookup Chicago, IL (Cook County), IL #IL-PPL-00606••••
A Salazar Berta Grantee: Berta A. Salazar • Grantor: Prior Recorded Titl•••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Lansing, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-103012••••
A Cornejo Berta Grantee: Berta A. Cornejo • Grantor: Prior Recorded Titl•••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Chicago, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-331046••••
Devaney Living Trust D Grantee: Devaney Living Trust D • Grantor: Prior Recorde•••• 05/12/2026 Property Deeds Chicago, Cook County, IL #IL-DEED-2026-129017••••
Page 40 • 20 of 162,527 Cook County (Chicago), Illinois filings (2026–2026, median 2026).

Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Archival Digest & Recorded Citations

Municipality Rank #1 of 622 in Illinois • 45.87% of 354,317 IL filings • County: Cook County (Chicago) (17-031)

Roll Median Year: 2026 (2026–2026)
Property Deeds
86,233 filings (53.1%)
100.0% of 86,233 IL property deeds
People Lookup
76,263 filings (46.9%)
29.53% of 258,246 IL people lookup
Liens & Unclaimed Assets
31 filings (0.0%)
37.35% of 83 IL liens & unclaimed assets
Representative Indexed Citations on This Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Roll:
  • • Bowman — Grantee: Bowman • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title Holder ••••• (Property Deeds, 05/12/2026, #IL-DEED-2026-409100••••, Elgin, Cook County)
  • • & Mcginnis Freilich — Grantee: Freilich & Mcginnis • Grantor: Prior Recorded T•••• (Property Deeds, 05/12/2026, #IL-DEED-2026-247063••••, Chicago, Cook County)
  • • Rahman — Grantee: Rahman • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title Holder ••••• (Property Deeds, 05/12/2026, #IL-DEED-2026-406051••••, Streamwood, Cook County)
  • • Nordstrom Inc — Grantee: Nordstrom Inc • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title H•••• (Property Deeds, 05/12/2026, #IL-DEED-2026-208025••••, Chicago, Cook County)
  • • Nordstrom Inc — Grantee: Nordstrom Inc • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title H•••• (Property Deeds, 05/12/2026, #IL-DEED-2026-208013••••, Chicago, Cook County)
  • • Nordstrom Inc — Grantee: Nordstrom Inc • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title H•••• (Property Deeds, 05/12/2026, #IL-DEED-2026-411077••••, Skokie, Cook County)
  • • Lauren Ashley Ledonne — Locality: Westchester, IL 60154 • Classification: Regist•••• (People Lookup, 05/20/2026, #IL-PPL-04146••••, Westchester, IL (Cook County))
  • • Ashley A Ledonne — Locality: Orland Park, IL 60467 • Classification: Regist•••• (People Lookup, 04/07/2026, #IL-PPL-04141••••, Orland Park, IL (Cook County))

Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Filings by Era (1900–2026)

Peak registration volume occurred in the 2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (141,245 filings, 87% of local holdings).

2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (Cook County (Chicago), Illinois) 141,245 (87%)
1975 – 1999 (Late 20th Century) (Cook County (Chicago), Illinois) 17,555 (11%)
1950 – 1974 (Mid-Century Index) (Cook County (Chicago), Illinois) 2,256 (4%)
Pre-1950 (Historical & Genealogical Roll) (Cook County (Chicago), Illinois) 1,471 (4%)
Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Recording Custodian: Cook County (Chicago), Illinois County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices

📍 118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602 • 🕒 Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters) • 💵 $15.00 Certified Marriage Copy • $10.00–$15.00 Certified Deed • $6.00 Court Seal • Statute: Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5)

Property Deeds account for 86,233 filings (53.1% of Cook County (Chicago), Illinois holdings and 100.0% of statewide property deeds). Peak registration volume occurred in the 2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (141,245 filings, 87% of local holdings).

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Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Public Record Categories & Full Report Sections Covered on This Page

Every full report in Cook County (Chicago), Illinois consolidates all 6 statutory record divisions and all 27 public record categories below into one unified dossier:

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01 • Law Enforcement & Courts 9 Record Types

Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Criminal, Arrest, Warrant, Inmate & Court Records

  • • Arrest, Booking & Police Records: Custody logs, booking timestamps, and law enforcement incident abstracts.
  • • Warrant, Felony & Misdemeanor Search: Active bench warrants, criminal indictments, and statutory charge dispositions.
  • • Inmate, Probation & Driving Records: Correctional custody rolls, supervised probation status, and traffic/DUI citations.
02 • Vital Statistics Registry 4 Record Types

Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Marriage, Divorce, Birth & Death Vital Records

  • • Marriage Certificates & Licenses: Groom, bride, and spouse names, ceremony dates (MM/DD/YYYY), and certificate file numbers.
  • • Divorce Records & Dissolutions: Family court marital dissolution dockets, petitioners, and final decree dates.
  • • Birth & Death Registry Indexes: Natal birth cohort verifications, decedent vital rolls, and probate estate cross-checks.
03 • Solvency, Liens & Claims 4 Record Types

Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Bankruptcy, Judgments, Tax Liens & Unclaimed Money

  • • Bankruptcy & Civil Judgments: Federal Chapter 7/11/13 petitions, civil money judgments, and docket satisfactions.
  • • Tax Liens & UCC Filings: State/Federal tax warrants, municipal property liens, and UCC-1 secured financing statements.
  • • Unclaimed Money & Escheated Assets: State Treasurer dormant accounts, escrow refunds, and unclaimed property rolls.
04 • Real Estate & Deeds 3 Record Types

Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Property Deeds, Mortgages & Asset Lookup

  • • Property Deeds & Title Transfers: Warranty deeds, quitclaim conveyances, grantor/grantee chains, and recording book/page.
  • • Assessor Valuations & Mortgages: Parcel PINs, assessed land/building valuations, and recorded mortgage encumbrances.
05 • Business & Licensing 2 Record Types

Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Corporate Filings & License Lookup

  • • Corporate & LLC Filings: Secretary of State entity charters, active LLCs, corporate officers, and registered agents.
  • • License & Permit Lookup: State professional licensing boards, practitioner credentials, and standing verifications.
06 • Identity & Directory 5 Record Types

Cook County (Chicago), Illinois People Search, Phone, Email & Relatives

  • • People, Phone & Email Lookup: Full legal name aliases, landline/wireless phone numbers, and verified email endpoints.
  • • Address History & Relatives: Current and historical street residencies, household co-occupants, and related family members.

Cook County (Chicago), Illinois Public Records & Vital Statistics Directory — Key Archival Questions

How does Cook County (Chicago)'s public record archive compare within Illinois?

Cook County (Chicago) (Cook County (Chicago), FIPS 17-031) ranks #1 of 622 indexed municipalities in Illinois, containing 162,527 filings (45.87% of the 354,317 statewide total) spanning 1900–2026. Division breakdown: Property Deeds (86,233 filings, 53.1%), People Lookup (76,263 filings, 46.9%), Liens & Unclaimed Assets (31 filings, 0.0%).

Which surnames and filings appear most frequently in Cook County (Chicago), IL?

The highest-frequency family surnames in Cook County (Chicago), IL are Parcel (38,669), Property (749), Johnson (539), Smith (484), Williams (402), Brown (360). Peak registration volume occurred in the 2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (141,245 filings, 87% of local holdings). Sample local citations include Bowman — Grantee: Bowman • Grantor: Prior Recorded Title Holder ••••• (Property Deeds, 05/12/2026, #IL-DEED-2026-409100••••, Elgin, Cook County); & Mcginnis Freilich — Grantee: Freilich & Mcginnis • Grantor: Prior Recorded T•••• (Property Deeds, 05/12/2026, #IL-DEED-2026-247063••••, Chicago, Cook County).

Where is the local recording custodian for Cook County (Chicago), Illinois?

Local records for Cook County (Chicago) are maintained by Cook County (Chicago), Illinois County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices (118 N. Clark Street, Room 120, Chicago, IL 60602; hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT (Walk-in Vital & Recording Counters); statutory copy fee: $15.00 Certified Marriage Copy • $10.00–$15.00 Certified Deed • $6.00 Court Seal) under Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5). Comparable IL municipal registries include Macoupin County (9,412), Springfield (3,081), Naperville (2,617), Rockford (2,611), Peoria (2,313), Aurora (2,013).

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