Williamsfield, Illinois Public Records

The Williamsfield Police Department is responsible for law enforcement and public safety within the village. The department's records, including incident reports and arrest records, are maintained by the village and can be requested through the Freedom of Information Act. Residents can also find information about local crime statistics and community policing initiatives on the Williamsfield Village website.

Williamsfield voters are served by the Knox County Clerk's Office, which administers all elections for the county. The Knox County Clerk, Elections Division, is located at 200 South Cherry Street, Galesburg, IL 61401, phone (309) 345-3815, website www.knoxcounty-il.gov. This office handles voter registration, maintains voter rolls, manages polling places, processes absentee ballots, certifies election results, and provides information about candidates and ballot measures for all elections affecting Williamsfield residents. Illinois offers online voter registration through the Illinois State Board of Elections at www.elections.il.gov, where eligible residents can register or update their registration up to 16 days before any election. Online registration requires an Illinois driver's license or state ID. Illinois also offers same-day voter registration at polling places and early voting sites during the grace period. To register, applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of their precinct for at least 30 days before the election. Williamsfield holds municipal elections for Village Board trustees and other village offices; these elections typically occur in April of odd-numbered years as part of Illinois' consolidated election schedule. The next Williamsfield village election is scheduled for April 2025, when voters will elect trustees to four-year terms. The Village Board consists of six trustees and a Village President (mayor). Candidate filing information and local ballot questions are available through the Knox County Clerk. To find their assigned polling place, Williamsfield residents can use the polling place locator at www.elections.il.gov or contact the County Clerk's office. Most Williamsfield voters cast ballots at Williamsfield Village Hall or the school. Election records that are public in Illinois include voter registration statistics (though individual voter history is restricted), campaign finance reports filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections showing contributions and expenditures for candidates and political committees, candidate nominating petitions and statements of economic interest, and precinct-level election results. These records are accessible through the State Board of Elections website and the County Clerk. In the November 2024 presidential election, Knox County reported approximately 54% voter turnout with roughly 14,000 ballots cast out of 26,000 registered voters. On November 3, 2026, Williamsfield and Knox County voters will participate in the Illinois general election determining multiple significant offices. While 2026 is not a U.S. Senate election year for Illinois (Senator Durbin's seat is up in 2026), Illinois will elect a Governor, as Governor J.B. Pritzker's term expires, along with other constitutional officers including Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller, and Treasurer. State legislative races for the Illinois House and Senate will be on the ballot for districts covering Knox County, specifically the 93rd House District and 47th Senate District. County offices up for election include Knox County Sheriff, County Clerk, Circuit Clerk, Treasurer, and County Board members. Williamsfield voters may also decide on village trustee positions if any seats are contested. Illinois voters can request vote-by-mail ballots through online applications at www.elections.il.gov starting 90 days before any election; applications must be received by the County Clerk by five days before Election Day. Mail ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within 14 days after to be counted. Early voting is available at the Knox County Clerk's office beginning 40 days before elections.