What I Investigate
Services
Every case is handled personally by Radames Rodriguez Jr. — a licensed Illinois PI with 20+ years in law enforcement, corrections, and private investigations.
Real Investigations. Real Results.
From infidelity surveillance to cryptocurrency fraud, every case I take is worked by me — not a subcontractor, not a junior investigator. You get direct communication, professional documentation, and a licensed investigator who has spent decades building the skills to get you the truth.
Is Your Partner Being Faithful?
Suspicion is one of the most painful feelings a person can carry. Whether you need peace of mind or documented proof, I conduct discreet surveillance to uncover the truth about a partner's activities — including location tracking, behavioral patterns, and photographic or video evidence that holds up.
- Covert mobile and stationary surveillance
- Photographic and video documentation
- Activity and location pattern analysis
- Detailed written report with findings
- Admissible evidence for legal proceedings
$75/hr
All-inclusive. No hidden fees for mileage, equipment, or documentation.
4-hour minimum per engagement
Eyes on the Ground When It Matters Most
Surveillance is the backbone of private investigation work. I conduct professional, legally compliant surveillance for a wide range of cases — from workers' compensation fraud to custody disputes to business partner misconduct. Every operation is documented with precision.
- Mobile and fixed-point surveillance
- Workers' compensation and insurance fraud
- Custody and child welfare monitoring
- Business partner and employee misconduct
- Video and photographic evidence packages
$75/hr
All-inclusive. No hidden fees for mileage, equipment, or documentation.
4-hour minimum per engagement
Court-Admissible Vehicle Location Evidence
Using nationwide license plate recognition (LPR) data, I can produce time- and date-stamped vehicle sighting reports that document where a subject's vehicle has been seen — across the United States. This is a powerful tool for alimony cohabitation cases, due diligence investigations, and any matter where documented vehicle movement is critical evidence. LPR reports are generated through IRBsearch, a professional-grade investigative database used exclusively by licensed investigators.
- Nationwide LPR database — current and historical vehicle sightings
- Time- and date-stamped reports suitable for court proceedings
- Alimony cohabitation investigations — document a subject's vehicle at a shared residence
- Due diligence and background investigations
- Supports and enhances field surveillance operations
- Produced through IRBsearch — professional investigative database
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Nationwide Coverage
LPR data spanning all 50 states — current and historical sightings
Time & Date Stamped
Every sighting includes precise timestamp and location data
Court-Admissible
Reports produced through a professional investigative database — suitable for legal proceedings
Formal Written Report
Delivered as a documented report ready for your attorney or court filing
Financial Deception Leaves a Trail
With coursework and practical experience in cryptocurrency forensics, I investigate financial fraud that most PIs aren't equipped to handle — including cryptocurrency scams, investment fraud, and insurance fraud. I've worked fraud cases for individuals and businesses across Chicago.
- Cryptocurrency and digital asset fraud
- Investment and wire fraud investigations
- Insurance fraud documentation
- Financial trail analysis and reporting
- Cryptocurrency forensics — coursework & practical experience
$75/hr
All-inclusive. No hidden fees for mileage, equipment, or documentation.
4-hour minimum per engagement
Know Who You're Dealing With
Whether you're vetting a new business partner, a potential employee, or someone you've met online, a comprehensive background report can protect you from costly mistakes. I go beyond public records to build a complete picture of who someone really is — delivered as a professionally written investigative report for $150 flat.
- Criminal history and court records
- Employment and identity verification
- Business partner and associate vetting
- Online presence and social media review
- Comprehensive written report
FCRA Notice: Reports are investigative work product — not FCRA consumer reports. Client must certify a lawful permissible purpose prior to engagement. Not for employment, housing, or credit decisions.
$75/hr
All-inclusive. No hidden fees for mileage, equipment, or documentation.
4-hour minimum per engagement
Finding People Who Don't Want to Be Found
Need to locate a missing person, a debtor, or someone who has gone off the grid? Using professional investigative databases and field techniques developed over two decades, I can locate individuals across Illinois and beyond.
- Missing persons and family reunification
- Debtor and asset location
- Witness location for legal proceedings
- Address and contact verification
- Statewide and national database searches
$75/hr
All-inclusive. No hidden fees for mileage, equipment, or documentation.
4-hour minimum per engagement
Premium Investigative Technology
Nationwide LPR Data — A Tool Most PIs Don't Have
Through IRBsearch — a professional-grade investigative database available exclusively to licensed investigators — I can access nationwide license plate recognition (LPR) data to produce time- and date-stamped vehicle sighting reports. This is not a consumer tool. It is the same class of database used by law enforcement and professional investigators to document vehicle movement across the United States.
LPR reports are particularly powerful in alimony cohabitation cases — documenting a subject's vehicle consistently appearing at a shared residence — as well as fraud investigations, due diligence, and any matter where documented vehicle movement is critical evidence. Combined with field surveillance, an LPR report can be the difference between suspicion and proof.
"LPR reports are produced through IRBsearch and include precise time, date, and location data for each vehicle sighting. These reports are formatted for use in legal proceedings and can be provided directly to your attorney."
— Radames Rodriguez Jr., Licensed PI
Hourly Rate
$75/hr
All-inclusive
Minimum Engagement
4 Hours
Per case engagement
Consultation
Free
No obligation, fully private
Accepted payment methods
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
New to hiring a PI? Here are the questions I hear most often — answered straight.
How much does a private investigator cost in Chicago?
P.I. Radames charges $75/hour — all-inclusive, with no hidden fees for mileage, equipment, or documentation. A 4-hour minimum applies per engagement.
Is hiring a private investigator legal in Illinois?
Yes. Licensed PIs operate within the law, gathering evidence through legal means only. P.I. Radames holds Illinois PI License No. 115-002640.
Will my spouse know they're being investigated?
No. Discretion is the foundation of every case. Unmarked vehicles, professional equipment, and 20+ years of covert technique keep your investigation private.
Can surveillance evidence be used in a divorce case?
Yes. Evidence gathered by a licensed PI through legal surveillance is admissible in Illinois family court, including divorce and custody proceedings.
Service Area
Private Investigator Serving Chicago & Chicagoland
Based in Chicago, I serve clients throughout the greater Chicagoland area — from the North Shore to the South Suburbs, and from the city neighborhoods to the western suburbs. If you're searching for a private investigator near you in Illinois, I'm available.
Chicago
All neighborhoods
Oak Park
Cook County
Evanston
North Shore
Schaumburg
Northwest suburbs
Naperville
DuPage County
Aurora
Kane / DuPage
Joliet
Will County
Waukegan
Lake County
Cicero
Cook County
Berwyn
Cook County
Orland Park
South suburbs
Elgin
Kane County
Don't see your city? Call or message me — I cover all of northeastern Illinois and can discuss travel for cases outside the immediate area.
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All consultations are 100% confidential. Licensed Illinois Private Investigator No. 115-002640 · Agency Lic. No. 117.001848. P.I. Radames LLC — Serving Chicago and all of Chicagoland.
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