Markham, Illinois Public Records

Public safety in Markham, Illinois, is maintained by the Markham Police Department, a full-service law enforcement agency serving the city's 11,592 residents. The police department, headquartered on Kedzie Avenue, is responsible for responding to emergency calls, conducting criminal investigations, and enforcing local and state laws. Residents can obtain copies of police reports, accident reports, and arrest records by visiting the Markham Police Department or submitting a request through the city's online portal.

Markham voters are served by the Cook County Clerk's Office, Elections Division, 69 West Washington Street, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60602, phone (312) 603-0906, website www.cookcountyclerk.com/elections. Illinois residents can register to vote online through the Illinois State Board of Elections at ova.elections.il.gov, which allows registration or address updates up to 16 days before an election (online registration closes 16 days prior; grace period and election day registration are available in person at designated locations). Voters must provide a valid Illinois driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Markham holds municipal elections for mayor and city council (aldermen) on a schedule determined by city ordinances, typically in consolidated election years. The next Markham municipal elections are scheduled for April 2025, when voters will elect the mayor and city council members. Residents can find their specific polling place by using the Cook County Clerk's polling place lookup tool at www.cookcountyclerk.com/service/your-voting-location or by calling the Elections Division. Illinois maintains extensive public election records: voter registration lists (with some personal information redacted) are available for purchase, campaign finance disclosure reports are searchable through the Illinois State Board of Elections at www.elections.il.gov, candidate filing information is public, and precinct-level election results are published after each election. In the November 2024 presidential election, Cook County reported approximately 71-72% voter turnout among registered voters, with strong turnout in many south suburban communities. For the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 general election, Markham and Cook County voters will decide several key races: Illinois does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026 (Senator Durbin's seat is up in 2026, Senator Duckworth's in 2028—correction: 2026 includes one Senate seat), the Illinois Governor's race (Governor J.B. Pritzker's term expires in 2027, so gubernatorial election would be 2026), all Illinois House of Representatives seats, Illinois State Senate and House districts, Cook County Board positions, countywide offices including Cook County Clerk and Assessor, judicial retention votes, and potentially local referenda. Absentee voting and vote-by-mail options are available to all Illinois voters without excuse required. Voters can request a mail ballot online through the Cook County Clerk's website or by submitting a written application. Vote-by-mail applications must be received by the Thursday before Election Day, though ballots can be requested and cast in person at early voting sites. Early voting typically begins 40 days before Election Day at various locations throughout Cook County, including suburban sites. Markham residents should check the Cook County Clerk's website for early voting locations, hours, and vote-by-mail instructions specific to each election.