Heyworth, Illinois Public Records

The Heyworth Police Department (https://www.heyworth.org/police-department.html) is responsible for law enforcement in the village. The department's website provides information about public safety initiatives, crime prevention resources, and contact information for reporting incidents or concerns.

Heyworth voters are served by the McLean County Clerk's Office, which administers elections for the county. The County Clerk's Elections Division is located at 115 East Washington Street, Room 101, Bloomington, IL 61701 (phone: 309-888-5190, website: www.mcleancountyil.gov/clerk). Illinois residents can register to vote online through the Illinois State Board of Elections at ova.elections.il.gov, which requires a valid Illinois driver's license or state ID. Voter registration must be completed at least 16 days before an election for online and mail registration, though grace period registration is available in-person through Election Day. Illinois offers same-day registration during early voting and on Election Day at polling places and election authority offices. Heyworth, as an incorporated village, holds municipal elections on a consolidated election schedule, typically in April of odd-numbered years. Village elections include races for Village President (mayor), Village Board of Trustees, and other local offices. The next municipal election for Heyworth will be held on April 1, 2025, for village offices. Heyworth residents can find their assigned polling place by using the polling place lookup tool at www.mcleancountyil.gov/clerk or by contacting the County Clerk's office. Illinois election records that are publicly accessible include voter registration statistics (though individual voter records are not public), campaign finance disclosures through the Illinois State Board of Elections at elections.il.gov, candidate filings and petitions, and precinct-level election results. In the November 2024 presidential election, McLean County reported approximately 56% voter turnout with roughly 48,000 ballots cast from approximately 86,000 registered voters. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Heyworth and McLean County voters will decide several significant races: the Illinois Governor's race (gubernatorial election year), statewide constitutional officers including Attorney General and Secretary of State, Illinois State Senate and House of Representatives districts, McLean County Board seats, and potentially county-level offices such as County Clerk, Treasurer, and Sheriff depending on term schedules. Illinois does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026. Illinois offers vote-by-mail for all registered voters without requiring an excuse. Residents can request mail ballots online through the County Clerk's website or by written application, with ballots mailed beginning 40 days before the election and accepted until Election Day if postmarked by Election Day or delivered in person by 7:00 PM on Election Day. Early voting is available at the McLean County Clerk's office and satellite locations beginning 40 days before the election.