Maquon, Illinois Public Records

While Maquon may not be a major economic hub, the village's strong sense of community and dedication to supporting local enterprises create a vibrant, self-sustaining economic environment for its 202 residents.

Public safety in Maquon is the responsibility of the Maquon Police Department, which works in collaboration with the Knox County Sheriff's Office to ensure the well-being of local residents. The Maquon Police Department maintains records of arrests, incident reports, and other law enforcement activities within the village limits. Individuals seeking information about recent arrests or ongoing investigations in Maquon can contact the police department directly. The Knox County Sheriff's Office oversees broader law enforcement duties, including the management of the county jail and detention facility, where records of inmate incarceration and release are kept.

Maquon voters are served by the Knox County Clerk's Office, which serves as the county's election authority, located at 200 South Cherry Street, Galesburg, IL 61401, phone (309) 345-3815, website at www.knoxcountyil.gov. The County Clerk administers all federal, state, county, and municipal elections for Knox County residents, including voter registration, ballot preparation, early voting, election day operations, and results certification. Illinois residents can register to vote online through the Illinois State Board of Elections at www.elections.il.gov, where voters can complete online registration up to 16 days before an election. Online registration requires a valid Illinois driver's license or state ID card. Illinois offers same-day voter registration during the early voting period and on election day at polling places, allowing residents to register and vote simultaneously with proper identification and proof of residency. Maquon holds municipal elections in odd-numbered years (consolidated elections typically in April) for village board trustees and other municipal offices. The Village of Maquon is governed by a Village President (mayor) and Board of Trustees, with elections held on a staggered schedule. The next Maquon municipal election will occur in April 2025, with candidate petitions filed with the Knox County Clerk several months in advance. Maquon residents can find their assigned polling location by using the polling place lookup tool on the Illinois State Board of Elections website or by contacting the Knox County Clerk's Office. Most Maquon voters cast ballots at a polling place within or near the village, often at a community building or fire station. Illinois election records that are public include voter registration lists (excluding certain personal information), campaign disclosure reports filed by candidates and political committees through the Illinois State Board of Elections, candidate nominating petitions and statements of candidacy, and precinct-level election results. The Knox County Clerk publishes election results on the county website following each election. In the November 2024 presidential election, Knox County reported voter turnout of approximately 60-65% of registered voters, consistent with typical presidential election participation in rural Illinois counties. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Maquon and Knox County voters will decide several significant races. The 2026 ballot will include the election for Illinois Governor and other statewide constitutional officers (Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller, Treasurer), as the gubernatorial term is four years with elections in midterm years. Illinois voters will also elect one U.S. Senator in 2026, as Illinois' Senate seats are up in alternating cycles. State legislative races will include all 118 Illinois House of Representatives seats (two-year terms) and potentially some Illinois Senate seats depending on district redistricting cycles. At the county level, various Knox County offices may be on the ballot depending on term schedules, potentially including County Board members, County Clerk, Sheriff, Treasurer, and other county officials. Maquon's state legislative representation falls within specific Illinois House and Senate districts covering Knox County. Illinois offers robust vote-by-mail options; any registered voter can request a mail-in ballot without providing a reason. Vote-by-mail applications can be submitted online through the Knox County Clerk's website or the Illinois State Board of Elections portal, by mail, or in person. Mail ballot applications must be received by the County Clerk by five days before the election, and completed ballots must be postmarked by election day and received within 14 days after election day to be counted. Early voting is available at the Knox County Clerk's Office and potentially other designated sites beginning 40 days before each election.