Smithboro, Illinois Public Records

The Smithboro Police Department, in partnership with the Bond County Sheriff's Office, is responsible for maintaining public safety and addressing any criminal activities within the village. Those seeking information about arrest records or criminal histories can typically request such documents through the appropriate law enforcement channels. Additionally, the inmate search function can be used to locate individuals currently held in the nearby jail or detention facility, which can be valuable for families or legal representatives seeking to stay informed.

Smithboro voters are served by the Bond County Clerk's Office, which functions as the official election authority for all of Bond County. The Bond County Clerk is located at 203 West College Avenue, Greenville, IL 62246, phone (618) 664-0449, website www.bondcountyil.com. The Clerk's Office oversees voter registration, election administration, ballot preparation, early voting, absentee voting, and certification of election results. Illinois residents can register to vote online through the Illinois State Board of Elections at www.elections.il.gov, or in person at the County Clerk's Office, public libraries, and other designated agencies. Voter registration closes 16 days before an election in Illinois, though Illinois offers Election Day registration and grace period registration at designated locations, including the County Clerk's office and early voting sites, up through Election Day. Voters must provide two forms of identification, one showing current address. Smithboro, as an incorporated village, holds municipal elections for Village President (mayor) and Village Trustees on a consolidated election schedule, typically on the first Tuesday in April of odd-numbered years. The next municipal election for Smithboro is expected in April 2027. Candidate filings and local ballot measures are managed by the Bond County Clerk, and candidate information is posted on the county website and at the courthouse. Smithboro voters participate in federal, state, and county elections, including presidential elections every four years, U.S. Senate and House elections, Illinois Governor and statewide offices, Illinois General Assembly (State Senate and House), and county offices such as County Board members, Sheriff, Clerk, Treasurer, and Assessor. Bond County voters can look up their assigned polling place by visiting the Illinois State Board of Elections' polling place lookup tool at www.elections.il.gov or by contacting the Bond County Clerk. In the November 2024 general election, Bond County saw voter turnout of approximately 60-65% of registered voters, consistent with rural Illinois counties in a presidential election year. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Smithboro and Bond County voters will decide several key races: the Illinois Governor's race (Governor J.B. Pritzker's term expires in 2027, so this is a gubernatorial election year), one of Illinois's U.S. Senate seats (Dick Durbin's seat is up in 2026), all U.S. House seats including Illinois's 15th Congressional District which covers Bond County, Illinois General Assembly seats (State Senate District 53 and State House District 106), and Bond County offices such as Sheriff, Clerk, Treasurer, and County Board members. Illinois allows no-excuse absentee voting; any registered voter can request a mail-in ballot through the Bond County Clerk by mail, online, or in person. Early voting is available at the County Clerk's Office and potentially other designated sites in the weeks leading up to Election Day. Public election records in Illinois include voter registration lists (available to candidates and political committees under certain restrictions), campaign finance disclosures filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections, candidate statements of economic interest, precinct-level election results, and election judge rosters. The Bond County Clerk posts unofficial election results on election night and certifies official results within weeks following each election.