Bonfield, Illinois Public Records

The Bonfield Village Hall maintains its own collection of municipal records, including zoning maps, building permits, and other documents that track the community's development and infrastructure projects over time.

The Kankakee County Economic Development Office provides valuable resources and support for entrepreneurs and companies looking to establish or expand their operations within the Bonfield region, building a pro-business environment that benefits local residents.

Registration requires your name, address, date of birth, driver's license or state ID number, and the last four digits of your Social Security number. The deadline is 16 days before any election for online and mail registration, though grace period registration is available in-person during early voting and on Election Day at polling places or election authority offices with proof of residency. Voters must be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of their precinct for at least 30 days. Illinois doesn't require photo ID to vote, voters simply sign a certification and may be asked to state their name and address. The Village of Bonfield holds municipal elections for Village President (Mayor) and Village Trustees (Board members) according to state law. Illinois consolidated elections for municipalities occur on the first Tuesday in April of odd-numbered years (2025, 2027, etc.). The next municipal election arrives in April 2025, when voters will decide village offices. Candidate information, local ballot measures, and sample ballots can be obtained from the Kankakee County Clerk's Office or the Kankakee County website as the election approaches. The village has a six-member board plus the village president. Residents can find their assigned polling place using the lookup tool on the Illinois State Board of Elections website at www.elections.il.gov or by contacting the Kankakee County Clerk. Polling places are assigned by precinct, which is determined by residential address. Early voting begins 40 days before each election at the Kankakee County Clerk's Office and designated early voting sites throughout Kankakee County. In Illinois, voter registration lists are public records available for purchase by candidates, political committees, and certain other authorized requesters under 10 ILCS 5/. Campaign finance records for state and local candidates are publicly searchable through the Illinois State Board of Elections at www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure. Candidate filing information, including nominating petitions and statements of candidacy, are available from the Kankakee County Clerk for local races and the State Board of Elections for state and federal races. Precinct-level election results are published by the Kankakee County Clerk after each election and are available online and in the clerk's office. In the November 2024 presidential election, Kankakee County had approximately 45,000-50,000 votes cast out of roughly 70,000 registered voters, representing turnout of approximately 65-70% for the general election. Specific precinct results for Bonfield showed participation consistent with county averages. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, voters here will decide several significant races. In 2026, Illinois will hold elections for Governor (four-year term), all 118 seats in the Illinois House of Representatives (two-year terms), and approximately half of the 59 Illinois Senate seats (four-year staggered terms). One of Illinois' U.S. Senate seats (currently held by Dick Durbin) will be on the ballot in 2026 for a six-year term. Kankakee County constitutional offices up for election in 2026 include County Clerk, Treasurer, Sheriff, and others on a four-year cycle. State's Attorney, Circuit Clerk, and Recorder may also be on the ballot depending on term schedules. Village elections are held in odd-numbered years (April 2027), so no village offices will appear on the November 2026 ballot. Judicial retention votes for Circuit Court judges and appellate judges who have completed their initial terms may also appear. Illinois offers mail-in voting (vote-by-mail) to any registered voter who requests a ballot. Applications can be submitted online at www.elections.il.gov, by mail, or in person at the Kankakee County Clerk's Office. Applications must be received by the Thursday before Election Day (5 days prior), though ballots can be requested earlier. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within 14 days after the election to be counted. Voters can also return mail-in ballots in person to the Kankakee County Clerk's Office or designated drop boxes. Illinois also offers permanent vote-by-mail status for voters who wish to automatically receive a ballot for each election.