The 10 Best Pawn Shops & Check Cashing in Illinois — 2026

We compared all 1252 stores in Illinois on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated October 2026.

#1 · Decatur Jewelry & PawnDecatur Buys goldJewelryElectronicsFirearmsLayaway

Mon-Fri 9:30am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm

(217) 875-6625 Website View listing

#2 · Decatur Jewelry & PawnMt Zion Buys goldJewelryElectronicsFirearmsLayaway

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

(217) 864-3741 Website View listing

#3 · EZ PawnArlington Heights Buys goldJewelryElectronicsFirearmsLayaway

Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-6pm

(847) 368-1600 Website View listing

#4 · EZPAWNRockford Buys goldJewelryElectronicsFirearmsLayaway

Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

(815) 381-0780 Website View listing

#5 · EZPAWNWaukegan Buys goldJewelryElectronicsFirearmsLayaway

Mon–Fri 9am–7pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 12pm–5pm

(847) 244-4454 Website View listing

#6 · EZPAWNMoline Buys goldJewelryElectronicsFirearmsLayaway

Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-5:30pm

(309) 762-2469 Website View listing

#7 · EZPAWNChicago Heights Buys goldJewelryElectronicsFirearmsLayaway

Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-6pm

(708) 283-0461 Website View listing

#8 · EZPAWNRound Lake Beach Buys goldJewelryElectronicsFirearmsLayaway

Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

(847) 740-0648 Website View listing

#9 · EZPAWNStone Park Buys goldJewelryElectronicsFirearmsLayaway

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

(708) 410-1782 Website View listing

#10 · EZPAWNStreamwood Buys goldJewelryElectronicsFirearmsLayaway

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

(630) 372-2561 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for verified services (buys gold, jewelry, electronics, firearms, layaway), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.