Ursa, Illinois Public Records

Additionally, the Adams County GIS (Geographic Information System) department offers interactive maps and spatial data, allowing residents and researchers to explore the city's geographic features and infrastructure.

Ursa's public safety is primarily overseen by the Ursa Police Department, which works closely with the Adams County Sheriff's Office to ensure the security and well-being of the community. Individuals seeking information on local law enforcement, such as arrest records or criminal histories, can contact the Ursa Police Department or the Adams County Sheriff's Office. The Adams County Jail, located in Quincy, serves as the primary detention facility for the region and can assist with inmate inquiries.

Ursa, Illinois voters are served by the Adams County Clerk's Office, Elections Division, located at 521 Vermont Street, Suite 101, Quincy, IL 62301, phone (217) 277-2100, website www.adamscountyclerk.com. This office administers all federal, state, county, and local elections for Ursa residents, maintains voter registration records, manages polling places, certifies election results, and provides information on candidates and ballot measures. Illinois voters can register online at ova.elections.il.gov (Illinois State Board of Elections Online Voter Application), by mail, or in person at the County Clerk's office. The registration deadline is 27 days before any election for mail and online registration; grace period registration is available at the County Clerk's office or polling place from 28 days before through Election Day with proof of residence. Acceptable ID includes an Illinois driver's license, state ID, or two documents showing current address. Since Ursa is an unincorporated community, it has no municipal government, mayor, or city council elections; residents vote in Adams County, state, and federal races only. Ursa residents vote at their assigned township polling place, which can be located using the polling place finder at www.adamscountyclerk.com or by calling the Clerk's office. In the November 2024 presidential election, Adams County reported approximately 62% voter turnout with roughly 42,000 registered voters casting ballots. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Ursa and Adams County voters will decide several significant races: the Illinois gubernatorial election (Governor J.B. Pritzker's term expires in 2027, so this could be for other statewide offices), U.S. House of Representatives for Illinois's 18th Congressional District, Illinois State Senate District 47 and State House District 94 seats, Adams County Board seats, Adams County Clerk, Adams County Treasurer, Adams County Sheriff, and other county constitutional officers depending on term schedules. Illinois does not have a U.S. Senate race in 2026 (next is 2028). Voters can request absentee/vote-by-mail ballots by submitting a written application to the Adams County Clerk at least five days before the election, though earlier requests are encouraged; applications are available at www.adamscountyclerk.com. Illinois offers early voting beginning 40 days before Election Day at designated sites in Quincy. Under Illinois Election Code (10 ILCS 5/), voter registration lists are public records available for inspection at the County Clerk's office, though uses are restricted. Campaign finance disclosures for state and local candidates are filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections at www.elections.il.gov and are searchable online. Precinct-level election results for Adams County are published by the County Clerk after certification, typically within two weeks of Election Day, and posted on the Clerk's website showing vote totals by race and precinct including Ursa Township precincts.