Industry, Illinois Public Records

Registration requires a valid Illinois driver's license or state ID card, with a deadline of 16 days before any election. The state also offers Election Day registration at designated locations, allowing qualified residents to register and vote simultaneously. Residents can check their registration status, view sample ballots, and find polling place information at the Illinois Voter Information website, elections.il.gov. Village residents vote at their assigned precinct polling location, which can be found by entering an address on the state elections website or by contacting the Mc Donough County Clerk. Municipal elections for the Village of Industry occur in consolidated election years (odd-numbered years) on the first Tuesday in April. Village board positions carry four-year terms with staggered elections. Candidate petitions for village offices are filed with the McDonough County Clerk's office during the designated filing period in December preceding the April election. Local ballot measures, if any, also appear on the consolidated election ballot. In the November 4, 2024 general election, McDonough County reported The precinct turnout in Industry was consistent with county averages. The 2024 election included the presidential race, U.S. Senate, Congressional District 17, state legislative races, and county offices including Sheriff and State's Attorney.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Industry voters are published by the Illinois State Board of Elections (https://www.elections.il.gov/).B. Pritzker's term expiring. The Illinois General Assembly elections will include State Senator for District 47 and State Representative for District 94, which serve McDonough County. County offices including County Board members may also be up for election depending on term schedules. The U.S. Primary elections for these races will occur in March 2026. Illinois offers several options for voting by mail. Any registered voter can request a vote-by-mail ballot without providing a reason. Requests can be submitted online through Mc Donough County Clerk or at elections.il.gov, by mail, or in person at the Mc Donough County Clerk's office. The deadline to request a mail ballot is five days before Election Day, though earlier requests are encouraged. Completed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within 14 days after the election to be counted, or can be dropped off at the Mc Donough County Clerk's office or designated drop boxes by 7:00 PM on Election Day. Election records in Illinois are extensively public. Voter registration lists are available for purchase for political purposes. Campaign finance reports for all candidates and political committees are searchable online at the Illinois State Board of Elections website, elections.il.gov, showing contributions and expenditures. Candidate filings, nomination petitions, and statements of economic interest are public records available through the Mc Donough County Clerk for local candidates and through the State Board of Elections for state candidates. Precinct-level election results are posted on the Mc Donough County Clerk's website shortly after certification, showing vote totals by race and precinct. This transparency allows residents to track campaign funding, verify election results, and participate meaningfully in the democratic process.