Illinois (IL) Archival Roll (1829–2026)
355,594 filings • Custodian: Illinois (IL) County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices
| Registrant / Subject | Co-Party / Holder | Date | Division | Locality | File # | Dossier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jospeh John Nicols | Locality: Milwaukee, WI 53220 • Classification: Athletic•••• | 06/16/2032 | People Lookup | Milwaukee, IL | #IL-PPL-002169484-•••• | |
| Ronald T Cassettari | Grantee: Cassettari Ronald T • Grantor: Prior Recorded T•••• | 05/12/2026 | Property Deeds | Park Ridge, Cook County, IL | #IL-DEED-2026-207036•••• | |
| States Southeast Central | Areas Pension Fund S•••• | 10/30/2018 | Marriage Records | Cook County (Chicago), IL | #IL-MR-2018-118-CV-0•••• | |
| Kalshiex Llc | Case: KalshiEX LLC v. Williams • Parties: ROBERT WILLIAM•••• | 07/16/2026 | Court & Criminal | Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (2d Cir.), IL | #CRT-2026-26-•••• | |
| Bill Makros | Financial / Lien Index • TOWN OF NEW FAIRFI•••• | 06/03/2026 | Liens & UCC Filings | Aurora, IL | #CT-LIEN-000538•••• | |
| Romeo Gant | Locality: Chicago, IL 60647 • Classification: Athletics •••• | 03/28/2029 | People Lookup | Chicago, IL (Cook County), IL | #IL-PPL-002170902-•••• | |
| Armour Holdings An Ill | Grantee: Armour Holdings An Ill • Grantor: Prior Recorde•••• | 05/12/2026 | Property Deeds | Chicago, Cook County, IL | #IL-DEED-2026-201026•••• | |
| Leroy Weathersby | Sheryl D. W•••• | 12/05/2017 | Marriage Records | Cook County (Chicago), IL | #IL-MR-2017-17-3•••• | |
| State Of Nevada | Case: State of Nevada v. KalshiEX, LLC • Parties: STATE •••• | 03/05/2026 | Court & Criminal | Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (9th Cir.), IL | #CRT-2026-26-•••• | |
| Debra Hanarty | Financial / Lien Index • TOWN OF EAST HAVEN•••• | 09/22/2026 | Liens & UCC Filings | Northbrook, IL | #CT-LIEN-000541•••• | |
| David A Hacker | Locality: Aurora, IL 60504 • Classification: Licensed Ba•••• | 03/18/2026 | People Lookup | Aurora, IL (Dupage County), IL | #IL-PPL-00605•••• | |
| Armour Glass Llc | Grantee: Armour Glass Llc • Grantor: Prior Recorded Titl•••• | 05/12/2026 | Property Deeds | Chicago, Cook County, IL | #IL-DEED-2026-136034•••• | |
| Jason W Merkel | Jodi L. M•••• | 09/24/2015 | Marriage Records | Cook County (Chicago), IL | #IL-MR-2015-15-3•••• | |
| Pocock | Case: Pocock v. Software in the Public Interest, Inc. • •••• | 06/30/2026 | Court & Criminal | Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, IL | #CRT-2026-26-•••• | |
| Frank Danay | Financial / Lien Index • PERPETUAL SUNSHINE•••• | 06/18/2026 | Liens & UCC Filings | Plymouth, IL | #CT-LIEN-000539•••• | |
| Terrance G Sabo | Locality: Carpentersville, IL 60110 • Classification: Li•••• | 03/18/2026 | People Lookup | Carpentersville, IL (Kane County), IL | #IL-PPL-00605•••• | |
| Armour Glass Llc | Grantee: Armour Glass Llc • Grantor: Prior Recorded Titl•••• | 05/12/2026 | Property Deeds | Chicago, Cook County, IL | #IL-DEED-2026-136026•••• | |
| Michael J Merkel | Mary L. M•••• | 01/23/2014 | Marriage Records | Cook County (Chicago), IL | #IL-MR-2014-14-8•••• | |
| Ricky J Schoenleber | Case: Ricky J. Schoenleber • Filed: 08/31/2026 | 08/31/2026 | Court & Criminal | Manhattan, IL | #CRT-2026-26-3•••• | |
| Vahe Aroyan | Financial / Lien Index • CITY OF H•••• | 08/19/2026 | Liens & UCC Filings | Deerfield, IL | #CT-LIEN-000540•••• |
Illinois (IL) Archival Digest & Recorded Citations
355,594 filings across 580 Illinois municipalities (100.0% of 355,594 statewide records)
- • Jospeh John Nicols — Locality: Milwaukee, WI 53220 • Classification: Athletic•••• (People Lookup, 06/16/2032, #IL-PPL-002169484-••••, Milwaukee)
- • Ronald T Cassettari — Grantee: Cassettari Ronald T • Grantor: Prior Recorded T•••• (Property Deeds, 05/12/2026, #IL-DEED-2026-207036••••, Park Ridge, Cook County)
- • States Southeast Central — Areas Pension Fund S•••• (Marriage Records, 10/30/2018, #IL-MR-2018-118-CV-0••••, Cook County (Chicago))
- • Kalshiex Llc — Case: KalshiEX LLC v. Williams • Parties: ROBERT WILLIAM•••• (Court & Criminal, 07/16/2026, #CRT-2026-26-••••, Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (2d Cir.))
- • Bill Makros — Financial / Lien Index • TOWN OF NEW FAIRFI•••• (Liens & UCC Filings, 06/03/2026, #CT-LIEN-000538••••, Aurora)
- • Romeo Gant — Locality: Chicago, IL 60647 • Classification: Athletics •••• (People Lookup, 03/28/2029, #IL-PPL-002170902-••••, Chicago, IL (Cook County))
- • Armour Holdings An Ill — Grantee: Armour Holdings An Ill • Grantor: Prior Recorde•••• (Property Deeds, 05/12/2026, #IL-DEED-2026-201026••••, Chicago, Cook County)
- • Leroy Weathersby — Sheryl D. W•••• (Marriage Records, 12/05/2017, #IL-MR-2017-17-3••••, Cook County (Chicago))
Illinois (IL) Filings by Era (1829–2026)
Peak registration volume occurred in the 2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (301,299 filings, 85% of local holdings).
Top Surnames Indexed in Illinois (IL)
Top indexed surnames in Illinois (IL) include Parcel, Smith, Johnson, Brown, Williams, Jones.
Official Custodians, Recording Offices & Fees in Illinois (IL)
Illinois Statewide Recording Offices & Fees
Illinois (IL) Statutory & Judicial Reference
- Public Records Law:
- Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.)
- Vital & Recording Statute:
- Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5)
- Jurisdiction Roll Coverage:
- 355,594 Filings (1829–2026)
- Parent County / FIPS:
- (17-000)
- Judicial Venue:
- Illinois Circuit Court (County Judicial, Law & Chancery Divisions)
Illinois Public Records & County Archival Directory (1829–2026) — Key Archival Questions
What categories and years are covered in the Illinois statewide public record index?
The Illinois (IL) statewide index contains 355,594 verified filings spanning 1829–2026 across 580 indexed municipalities. Active divisions include People Lookup (259,523 filings, 73.0%), Property Deeds (86,233 filings, 24.3%), Marriage Records (9,430 filings, 2.7%), Court & Criminal (325 filings, 0.1%). Most frequent statewide surnames include Parcel (38,670), Smith (1,439), Johnson (1,420), Brown (977), Williams (922), Jones (837).
Which Illinois statutes govern access to vital, court, and commercial filings?
Public disclosure across Illinois is governed by Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.) and Illinois Vital Records Act (410 ILCS 535) & Conveyances Act (765 ILCS 5) (statewide roll start: 01/01/1871). Certified copies are issued by Illinois Department of Public Health & County Clerk Vital Records ($15.00 first certified marriage copy ($4.00 each additional)) and municipal town or county clerks.
Which Illinois municipalities hold the largest archival record volumes?
Top municipal registries in Illinois include Springfield (3,099), Rockford (2,647), Naperville (2,624), Peoria (2,333), Aurora (2,036), Joliet (1,553). Recent sample entries on the statewide roll include Jospeh John Nicols — Locality: Milwaukee, WI 53220 • Classification: Athletic•••• (People Lookup, 06/16/2032, #IL-PPL-002169484-••••, Milwaukee); Ronald T Cassettari — Grantee: Cassettari Ronald T • Grantor: Prior Recorded T•••• (Property Deeds, 05/12/2026, #IL-DEED-2026-207036••••, Park Ridge, Cook County).
Verified Illinois County Public Record Hubs (22 Counties)
Select a Illinois county registry below to browse county-level filings, clerk offices, and constituent municipalities:
All Indexed Illinois Municipal Record Registries (200)
Illinois (IL) archival index compiled under Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.); non-FCRA public registry (15 U.S.C. § 1681).