A public hearing to consider an amendment to the setback regulations of Lawrence County as adopted by the Lawrence County Board on August 3, 1957 will be held on October 15, 2025 at 3:45pm C.D.T. in the meeting room of the Lawrence County Board of the Lawrence County Courthouse in Lawrenceville, Illinois. A setback variance will be considered for 9565 Sumner Road, Sumner, IL located in Christy Township. Any interested persons may attend the hearing or may contact in writing the enforcement officer, County Highway Engineer Aaron Mefford, or any member of the Lawrence County Board. Dated this 30th day of September, 2025. https://lawrencecounty.illinois.gov/uploads/media/2026/01/27/2a2e9aa01f700c296c8764b81cbc04a8444d3ce0/PUBLICHEARING101526.jpg
James A. Brewer
The County of Lawrence is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Animal Control Warden. The ideal candidate will be able to perform essential job functions including but not limited to:
The starting salary for this role is $35,600. Applications can be submitted in person or by mail to the office of the Lawrence County Clerk, Lawrence County Courthouse, 1100 State Street, Lawrenceville, IL 62349. Office hours are from 8am to 4pm Monday through Friday. Applications may also be sent via email to the county clerk at wgibson@lawrencecounty.illinois.gov. Interested persons with any questions may contact the clerk's office by calling (618) 943-2346 during regular office hours.
The deadline for receipt of applications is at 4 PM on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
The State Board of Elections has published a notice so that the public can be aware that an election is scheduled (March 17, 2026) and what offices are slated to be contested. Any interested persons who might be seeking election should review the information so they can begin the process of circulating nominating petitions for the appropriate offices.
Full details can be found in the official notice: Notice to Candidates Seeking Nomination at the 2026 General Primary Election (PDF)
