Winnebago County, IL recently replaced their very old, antiquated public access system with a new enhanced program. Criminal case files are available from 1980, civil cases from 1988. Traffic citations, DUIs, and ordinance violations are available for 1996. Court calendars are also available.
The web page offers an excellent User's Guide that fully explains how to use the system. The access site is found at www.cc.co.winnebago.il.us/caseinfo.asp?P=I.