Illinois, according to the US Census Bureau, still ranks number 5 among the 50 states in the US having an estimated population of 12.8 million as of the year 2013. In a state as populous as Illinois, meeting people can be a chore. Finding possible lifetime partners can relatively happen too. However, establishing rapport with an individual you’ve just met should be taken with great prudence and deliberation. Checking over an individual’s records can be a good idea if you wish to know more about any person you want to build an intimate relationship with. A criminal record, among all records, will provide you with more beneficial information as it documents a person’s criminal history thus making it a great tool in making decisions. Criminal Records in Illinois can be accessed from the State Police Bureau of Identification.