Winthrop Harbor, Illinois Public Records

Illinois law allows for the release of arrestees under certain conditions through the bond and bail process, and those looking to post bail can get detailed information by contacting the jail's administrative office directly.

For detailed property data, the Lake County Assessor's Office provides information on individual parcels, current home values, and historical sales records that help residents understand the real estate landscape.

Those interested in opening a new venture or expanding an existing operation can find the relevant application forms and requirements on the village's official website, where the process and fees are clearly outlined.

Grace period registration is available starting 16 days before through Election Day at early voting sites and polling places, though voters must provide proof of residency. As an incorporated village, the community holds municipal elections for Village President (mayor), Village Clerk, and Village Board of Trustees on a consolidated election schedule. Village officials serve four-year staggered terms, with elections typically held in April of odd-numbered years. The next municipal election is scheduled for April 6, 2027, when three trustee positions will be on the ballot. Candidates for village offices file nominating petitions with the Lake County Clerk's office during the filing period in December preceding the April election. Local referenda and advisory questions may also appear on village ballots when placed by petition or board action. Residents can find their assigned polling place using the Illinois State Board of Elections polling place lookup tool at ova.elections.il.gov/PollingPlaceLookup.aspx or by contacting the Elections Division. Under Illinois law, voter registration lists are public records available for purchase for political and election-related purposes. Campaign finance disclosure reports for local candidates are filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections and searchable at elections.il.gov, showing contributions and expenditures. Precinct-level election results are published by the Lake County Clerk after certification, available at lakecountyil.gov/1713/Elections. In the November 2024 presidential election, Lake County reported approximately 63% voter turnout with over 265,000 ballots cast from Lake County's approximately 420,000 registered voters. On November 3, 2026, voters will decide several significant races: the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Tammy Duckworth is not up for election in 2026 (her term expires in 2028); however, voters will elect state constitutional officers including Governor and Lieutenant Governor (four-year terms), Illinois State Senate and House seats representing the village's districts (the 31st Senate District and 62nd House District), Lake County Board members, the Lake County Clerk, Lake County Sheriff, Lake County Treasurer, and various judicial retention questions for circuit and appellate court judges. Illinois offers several methods for voting by mail: any registered voter can request a vote-by-mail ballot without providing a reason by applying online at lakecountyil.gov/1816/Vote-By-Mail, by mail, or in person at the Lake County Clerk's office. Applications must be received by the Thursday before Election Day for regular processing, though grace period applications are accepted through Election Day. Early voting in Lake County typically begins 40 days before elections at the Lake County Clerk's office and other designated early voting sites throughout Lake County, including locations in Waukegan and other municipalities, with expanded hours during the final weeks before Election Day.