Macoupin County Clerk

06/14/2026

The Macoupin County Board is seeking qualified grant writers who are interested in assisting local units of government with grant applications through the County's new Grant Writing Assistance Program.

Under this program, Macoupin County will provide funding for grant writing services for municipalities, townships, special districts, and other eligible local government entities. Approved grant writing services will be compensated at a rate of $100 per hour, up to a maximum of $1,000 per grant application.

We are compiling a list of grant writers who would like to be considered by local governments seeking assistance with upcoming grant opportunities.

Grant writers interested in being included on this list should submit the following:
• Name
• Business/Organization (if applicable)
• Contact information
• Brief summary of grant writing experience
• Areas of expertise (infrastructure, parks, public safety, economic development, etc.)

Submissions should be sent to the Macoupin County Clerk's Office at [email protected] no later than July 15th, 2026
We encourage experienced grant writers to apply and help bring additional funding opportunities to communities throughout Macoupin County.

06/13/2026

County Property Available Through Sealed Bid Process

The Macoupin County Board is accepting sealed bids on three parcels of County-owned property located north of Carlinville on IL Route 4.

Available parcels include approximately:
-2.48 acres
-5.5 acres
-10.97 acres

Interested parties must submit sealed bids to the Macoupin County Clerk's Office no later than July 21, 2026. Bids will be opened during a public meeting of the County Board's Economic Development Committee on July 28, 2026.

The minimum bid is $14,525 per acre. In addition to price, the County Board may consider the potential economic benefits a proposed use would bring to Macoupin County, including job creation and future tax revenue.

Maps, property information, and the full resolution are available at bit.ly/4xsV3Uc

06/12/2026

At Tuesday night’s meeting, the County Board voted to place an advisory referendum regarding Illinois separation on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

An advisory referendum is not a law and is not binding. Think of it as an official opinion poll that allows voters to express their views on a public question.

Regardless of the outcome, a "Yes" vote would not automatically create a new state, separate counties from Illinois, or change any existing laws. Any such action would require numerous additional approvals and legal steps beyond the referendum itself.

06/08/2026

How does someone get their name on the ballot?

In this episode of Macoupin County Election University, we take a look at the candidate filing process and the steps required before a candidate can appear on the ballot.

Topics covered include:

• petition filing requirements
• filing periods established by Illinois law
• ballot position lotteries
• candidate objections and Electoral Boards
• and how the final ballot is certified

Candidate filing is one of the earliest steps in the election process and helps ensure that all candidates are treated fairly and consistently under the law.

Watch the latest episode to learn more about how candidates qualify for the ballot in Macoupin County.

06/07/2026

The agenda packet for Tuesday night's County Board meeting is available online at: https://macoupincountyil.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=226

05/28/2026

Before the first voter ever casts a ballot, there are weeks of preparation happening behind the scenes.

In this episode of Macoupin County Election University, we take a look at how ballots are:

• prepared and proofed
• assigned to the correct precincts and districts
• printed and inventoried
• secured and stored
• and delivered to polling places using chain of custody procedures and sealed election supplies

Many voters never see this part of the process, but it is an important step in helping elections run smoothly, accurately, and securely throughout Macoupin County.

Watch the latest episode to learn more about the work that takes place before Election Day even begins.

05/25/2026

The Courthouse is closed today in honor of Memorial Day.

Still need something from our office? Take a look at our online services and see if you can get what you need from there. https://bit.ly/2YO54xd

05/23/2026

This morning, I was part of the Historical Society’s reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Spring Festival as part of the celebration of America 250. After the reading there was a discussion about which parts of the declaration meant something to us and I talked about how this document set up that every two years, we have the ability to overthrow the government very peacefully through voting. The founders created that and because of it, we became the envy of the world. There will be another reading of the declaration on July 4th at the Courthouse.

05/19/2026

Job opening in the Circuit Clerk's office.

Job Opportunity! There is an opening for a Court Clerk in the General Division of the Macoupin County Circuit Clerk’s Office. If interested, please email your resume to the email address listed below.

Edit: I should have added that this is a union job if the employee decides to join. There’s 14 paid holidays a year, plus sick time, vacation time and personal days. IMRF retirement plan and health insurance also available if the employee chooses to take advantage of those benefits. Thank you.