Clerk's Office

Village Clerk: Cathy Johnson

708 371-4800 X 2003
Email cjohnson@crestwood.illinois.gov

The Clerks Office is responsible for the following functions…

• Maintains the official Municipal Ordinance Book, official keeper of agreements, contracts, minutes, municipal records, ordinances, resolutions passed by the Village Board and various committees and other pertinent documents.
• Processes Freedom of Information Requests.
• Publishes all legal notices and processes block party and solicitation requests.
• Receives all bids, hearing requests, petitions and other communication addressed to the Corporate body.
• Responsible for the recording and releasing of liens for past due accounts.
• Responsible for receipting all payments made to the Village of Crestwood.
• Sale of Village vehicle sticker.

Voting Information:
Voter Registration: (registration ends 30 days before election day)

• You may register at the Cook County Clerks website.
• You must be a citizen or have proof of U.S. citizenship.
• You must be at least 18 years old, on or before the next election date.
• You must live in your voters precinct 30 days before the next election date.
• You cannot claim the right to vote anywhere else.
• Be prepared to have two documents proving your current address.
• False information can lead to a conviction of perjury and a fine up to $5,000 and/or jail for 2 to 5 years.

Absentee Ballots:
Absentee ballots are also available 3 weeks before an election at the Village Clerks office. Persons who are unable to vote during regularly scheduled election times may use this option to vote. Those who are physically handicapped may also arrange to vote this way.

Absentee Voting Deadlines: Voters can request applications at the Village of Crestwood beginning 40 days before the next election.  The Village Clerk’s Office does not accept application nor the ballots for absentee voting. This is done only thru the Cook County Clerk’s Office.