Clerk’s Office
Loretta C. Wells
Clerk
708-596-6040 Ext. 3123, 3118
lwells@thorntontwp.com
Loretta C. Wells’ duties as Thornton Township Clerk are an essential part of township government. As the official custodian of Thornton Township records, Clerk Wells safeguards, preserves, and manages all documents and information for the public record and public access, ensuring transparency. She also posts legal and public notices for board meetings, the annual town meetings, and special township meetings, enabling residents to stay informed and actively participate in local government.
Clerk Wells has diverse responsibilities, which include administering the oath of office to all township elected officials, certifying the annual tax levy approved by the supervisor and board of trustees, and advertising and opening all bids publicly in the procurement and contracting of township goods and services. Additionally, she takes and documents the roll call on all township business voted upon to ensure the fairness and integrity of the process.
Clerk Wells serves as a Notary Public, offering notarization services at no charge to township residents. The Clerk’s Office also provides temporary 90-day vehicle placards, and replacement placards, for disabled persons with a completed application from the doctor. Additionally, the office sales Fishing and Hunting Licenses (IDNR). Distributes informational manuals and brochures on township events and services, as well as bus and public transportation schedules.
The Clerk’s Office is actively involved in voter registration throughout Thornton Township. They also offer valuable assistance with early and absentee ballot applications, conduct election outreach, and host deputy registrar classes to promote civic engagement and voter participation.
For questions or information, please call 708-596-6040, Ext. 3123 or 3118.
At Thornton Township, we are here to serve you.
- Assist clients in finding their voters information.
- Assist our clients in finding resources through collaboration with various
- Social Service Agencies and Community Agencies.
- Registration of qualified voters. Voter registration in School Districts #205 (Thornton, Thornwood, and Thornridge) and South Suburban College.
- Distribution of Absentee Ballot Applications.
- Issue temporary 90-day Vehicle Placards for disabled persons, with a completed application from the Doctor.
- Manages the coordination and distribution of replacement placards.
- Notary Public Documentation (notarizing documents at no charge)
- Distribute manuals and travel information such as bus schedules and brochures.
- Maintain all records and minutes of Township Board Meetings.
- Inform the residents of Thornton Township Meetings through Legal and Public Notices.
- Administer Oaths to all Township Elected Officials.
- Publicizing and conducting the Annual Town Meeting is required by statute to be held second Tuesday in April of each year. Electors elect a Moderator.
- Assists County Clerk with Election Outreach and Deputy Registrar Classes.
- Acts as the Official Custodian of Thornton Township records.
- Conducts Bid Opening.
Agendas, Notices, & Minutes
2024
Date | Title | Agenda | Minutes |
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Tuesday January 09, 2024 | Board of Trustees | View | Canceled |
Tuesday January 23, 2024 | Board of Trustees | View | Absence of a Quorum |
Tuesday February 13, 2024 | Board of Trustees | View | View |
Tuesday February 27, 2024 | Board of Trustees | View | View |
Tuesday March 12, 2024 | Board of Trustees | View | View |
Monday March, 25, 2024 | Board of Trustees | Special Agenda | View |
Tuesday March 26, 2024 | Board of Trustees | Cancelled | |
Tuesday April 09, 2024 | Board of Trustees | View | View |
Tuesday April 23, 2024 | Board of Trustees | View | View |
Tuesday May 14, 2024 | Board of Trustees | View | View |
Tuesday May 28, 2024 | Board of Trustees | Meeting Agenda (View) GA Hearing Agenda (View) Road & Bridge Agenda (View) | Lack of Quorum |
Friday May 31, 2024 | Board of Trustees | Reconvened Board Agenda (View) Reconvened Road and Bridge (View) Reconvened GF and GAF (View) | View Road and Bridge GF and GFA |
Tuesday June 18, 2024 | Board of Trustees | View | Cancelled |
Thursday June 20, 2024 | Board of Trustees (Special Meeting) | View | View |
Monday July 1, 2024 | Board of Trustees (Special Meeting) | View | View |
Tuesday July 16, 2024 | Board of Trustees | View | View |
Tuesday August 15, 2024 | Board of Trustees (Call for Special Meeting) | Special Meeting Agenda Call for Special Meeting | View |
Thursday August 20, 2024 | Board of Trustees | View | |
Thursday August 28, 2024 | Board of Trustees (Special Meeting) | View | |
Tuesday September 10, 2024 | Board of Trustees | View | |
Tuesday September 24, 2024 | Board of Trustees | ViewView | |
Tuesday October 08, 2024 | Board of Trustees | View | |
Tuesday October 22, 2024 | Board of Trustees | View | |
Wednesday October 30, 2024 | Board of Trustees (Call for Special Meeting) | View | |
Tuesday November 19, 2024 | Board of Trustees | ||
Tuesday December 17, 2024 | Board of Trustees |
2023
Date | Title | Agenda | Minutes |
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January 10th, 2023 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
February 21th, 2023 | Board Of Trustees | View | ViewView |
March 14th, 2023 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
April 10th, 2023 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
May 09th, 2023 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
May 23rd, 2023 | Board Of Trustees | View | Canceled |
May 31th, 2023 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
June 20th, 2023 | Board Of Trustees | View | ViewView |
July 18th, 2023 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
August 15th, 2023 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
September 12th, 2023 | Board Of Trustees | Canceled | |
September 26th, 2023 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
October 10th, 2023 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
October 24, 2023 | Board Of Trustees | Canceled | |
October 30, 2023 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
November 28th, 2023 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
December 19th, 2023 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
2022
Date | Title | Agenda | Minutes |
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Tuesday January 10, 2022 | Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees | View | View |
Tuesday January 11, 2022 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
Tuesday January 25, 2022 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
Tuesday February 08, 2022 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
Tuesday February 22, 2022 | Board Of Trustees | View | Absence of a Quorum |
Tuesday March 1, 2022 | Reconvened Board Of Trustees Meeting from February 22 | View | View |
Thursday March 3, 2022 | Reconvened Board Of Trustees Meeting from March 1 | View | View |
Tuesday March 8, 2022 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
Tuesday March 22, 2022 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
Tuesday April 12, 2022 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
Tuesday April 26, 2022 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
Tuesday May 10, 2022 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
Tuesday May 24, 2022 | Budget Hearing General Fund and General Assistance Fund | View Notice | View |
Tuesday May 24, 2022 | Budget Hearing Road and Bridge Fund | View Notice | View |
Tuesday May 24, 2022 | Board Of Trustees | View Notice | View |
Tuesday June 21, 2022 | Board Of Trustees | View Notice | View |
Friday July 1, 2022 | Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees | View | View |
Tuesday June 21, 2022 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
Tuesday August 16, 2022 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
Tuesday September 13, 2022 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
Tuesday September 27, 2022 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
Tuesday October 11, 2022 | Board Of Trustees | View | Absence of a Quorum |
Tuesday October 25, 2022 | Board Of Trustees | View | Absence of a Quorum |
Wednesday November 9, 2022 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
Tuesday November 22, 2022 | Board Of Trustees | Board Approved Cancellation | Board Approved Cancellation |
Tuesday December 20, 2022 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
2021
Date | Title | Agenda | Minutes |
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January 12th, 2021 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
January 26th, 2021 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
February 16th, 2021 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
March 9th, 2021 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
March 23rd, 2021 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
April 13th, 2021 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
April 27th, 2021 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
May 11th, 2021 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
May 25th, 2021 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
June 15th, 2021 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
July 20th, 2021 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
August 17th, 2021 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
September 14th, 2021 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
September 28th, 2021 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
October 12th, 2021 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
October 26th, 2021 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
November 9th, 2021 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
November 23rd, 2021 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
December 21st, 2021 | Board Of Trustees | View | View |
Freedom of Information Act (F.O.I.A.)
All public records in Thornton Township are available to any person for inspection or copying, in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act. For information related to the public’s rights under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, please visit the Attorney General website.
To request public records from Thornton Township, you can now submit your request online using our portal.
To submit a new request, please click the “New Request” button below and complete the form. To check the status of a submitted request, click the “Track Status” button and enter the Request Number and Security Key provided in your confirmation email.
New Request | Track Status
For any additional assistance, you can still submit your request in writing via email or mail. Please send a detailed letter of the documents you are requesting to our Freedom of Information Officer.
FOIA Request 333 E. 162nd StreetSouth Holland, IL 60743 Phone: (708) 596-6040 |
Handicap Parking Placard
Temporary Handicap Placard
Applications are available at the Thornton Township Clerk’s office. Thornton Township issues temporary handicap parking placards to qualified individuals who submit an application signed by their physician stating the nature and duration of the applicant’s disability. Temporary Handicap Parking Placards are issued immediately upon receipt of a properly completed application.
Permanent Disability Parking Placard
Applicants requesting a Permanent Handicap Placard must submit a completed “Persons with Disabilities Certification for Parking Placard” form. Thornton Township is able to submit the completed application to the Secretary of State and will issue a Temporary Handicap Placard for 30 days until the applicant receives the Permanent Handicap Placard in the mail.
Notary Public
As a convenience for you, we have Certified Notaries available at no charge. Notary public services are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For notary services individuals must:
- Have two (2) forms of I.D. containing the individual’s signature, and at least one containing the photo of the signer(s), (i.e., driver’s license or passport).
- All signers must be present at the time of notarization(s).
- Make sure documents are complete (with exception of your signature). In order for us to notarize, we must see the entire document (s).
- Do not sign your signature until you are in the presence of the notary.
The Township Clerk’s Office DOES NOT provide the following services:
- Witness documents. If your documents require a witness, you must bring in your own witness
- Give legal advice or prepare legal documents
- Notarize documents written in a foreign language
- Wills or Living Wills
- Land documents (i.e., mortgages, loan modifications, etc.)
For further information on our notary services, please contact the Clerk’s office at 708-596-6040 ext. 3118.