Cass County Illinois Official Website

Welcome to Cass County! Formed in 1837, we are a small, rural county along both the Illinois and Sangamon Rivers, and straight west of the capital city of Springfield. As of the 2010 US Census we have a population of 13,642, making us one of the least populated counties in Illinois. Although we are small in size, we have a large immigrant population that has grown in the last twenty years, making Cass County one of the most diverse counties in downstate Illinois. We also represent a top 10% Health Department in the US, in the Cass County Health Department.

Departments

Check out all of our Departments and Department Heads! Their contact information is on each of their webpages.

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Elected Officials

Check out all of our Elected Officials! Their contact information is on each their webpages.

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County Info

Check out our County Information, which includes meeting minutes/agendas, budgets, audits, and different facts about Cass County!

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Contact Us

Check out the hours, address, and phone number of the Courthouse here! We would be glad to hear from you!

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INFORMATION

NOTICE

Consolidated Election – April 4, 2023

January 4, 2023 – First day to request VBM Application

FEB 23, 2023 – First day to mail ballot
FEB 23 – April 3, 2023 – Early Voting in Co Clerks Office

March 7, 2023 – Close of Registration

(Online Registration thru March 19, 2023)

March 8, 2023 – Grace Period Registration & Voting

March 6 – April 3, 2023 – Early Voting in Beardstown

District Maps

Online GIS portal and Property Search:

Cass County Map

Cass County Directory

To contact emergency services, please call "911" if possible. Otherwise, see the non-emergency numbers that are listed. Cass County Sheriff's Department number is (217) 452-7718, which is listed below.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Town	Fire	Police
Arenzville	(217) 997-5858	(217) 452-7718
Ashland	(217) 476-3317	(217) 476-8191
Beardstown	(217) 323-1191	(217) 323-3131
Chandlerville	(217) 458-2400	(217) 452-7718
Virginia	(217) 452-7500	(217) 452-3500

"Legislators have recently passed HB3878 which increases the Rental Housing Support Fee by an additional $10.00. The increase affects recording fees in all 102 counties throughout the State of Illinois and will take effect July 1, 2023"