Find Public Records
The Archives Database site allows you to preview the many databases within the Archives site.
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DCEO
Illinois Demographic Data
SOS
Illinois Digital Archives
The Illinois Digital Archives is a repository for the digital collections of the Illinois State Library as well as other libraries and cultural institutions in the State of Illinois.
SOS
Lobbying Information Search
"Lobbyist Information Search Index is a search tool for information pertaining to lobbying registration. The search allows you to view a lobbying entity's registration information. It also provides a list of state agencies a lobbying entity intends to lobby and the subject matter of their lobbying activities. "
SOS
Illinois State Library Search
The Illinois State Library Search Library Catalogs allows you to find books and other library materials at the State Library or any of the other 88 libraries in the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI)as well as braille and talking book catalogs and Worldcat which lets you search collections around the world.
IOC
Employee Salary Database
The Employee Database tracks salary information on state employees from the current year as well as previous years. Search by agency, individual name, position, salary, or even year of service
IDPH
Birth Records Online Order
To obtain or correct a birth certificate, contact the Illinois Department of Public Health Division of Vital Records.
IDPH
Death Records Online Order
To obtain a certified or uncertified copy of a death certificate, contact the Illinois Department of Public Health Division of Vital Records.
IDHR
Filing a Charge of Discrimination
IDHR administers the Illinois Human Rights Act which prohibits discrimination in Illinois with respect to employment, fair housing, financial credit, public accommodations and sexual harassment in education. Should you need to file a charge, IDHR can assist in the charge filing process.
ISP
Uniform Conviction Information Forms Request
These forms are used for criminal history record information requests authorized by Illinois Compiled Statutes for the purpose of licensing or employment screening. Requests of this type can be used to access both state and FBI criminal history information.