Orland Hills, Illinois Public Records

Illinois residents can register online at www.ova.elections.il.gov through the Illinois State Board of Elections portal, by mail, or in person at the Cook County Clerk's office or any Secretary of State Driver Services facility. Registration deadlines fall 16 days before an election, though Illinois offers same-day registration during early voting and on Election Day at designated locations. Voters must provide their Illinois driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. As an incorporated village, Orland Hills elects a Village President and Board of Trustees. Village elections follow the consolidated election schedule, typically held in April of odd-numbered years. The next municipal election is scheduled for April 2025, when residents will choose the Village President and three trustee seats. Details about local candidates, village referenda, and candidate filings are available through the Cook County Clerk's election website or at Village Hall. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the Cook County Clerk's polling place locator at www.cookcountyclerk.com/service/your-voting-location or by calling 312-603-0906. Illinois law makes numerous election records publicly accessible under the Election Code (10 ILCS 5/). Voter registration lists are available for purchase by political committees and candidates. Campaign finance disclosures are maintained by the Illinois State Board of Elections at www.elections.il.gov for state candidates and by the Cook County Clerk for county and municipal candidates. Candidate statements of economic interest and nominating petitions are public records. Precinct-level election results are published online following certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Cook County reported approximately 67-69% voter turnout among registered voters, with over 2.6 million ballots cast countywide. On November 3, 2026, local voters will participate in the Illinois general election determining the Governor of Illinois (four-year term), all 118 seats in the Illinois House of Representatives, approximately 20 Illinois Senate seats (senators serve staggered four-year terms), countywide Cook County offices including Cook County Board President and County Commissioners, judicial retention votes, and potentially local referenda. Illinois does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026 (next in 2028). Absentee voting in Illinois is available to any registered voter without requiring an excuse. Vote-by-mail applications can be submitted online through the Cook County Clerk's website, by mail, or in person. Applications must be received by the Thursday before Election Day for mail delivery, or voters can request ballots in person through the day before the election. Early voting in Cook County typically begins 40 days before Election Day at the Cook County Clerk's office and suburban locations including sites near the community such as the Orland Park Village Hall.