Dear Citizens of Madison County:

The County of Madison was established by Ninian Edwards, governor of the Illinois Territory, on Sept. 14, 1812, six years before Illinois became the 21st  state in the Union.  Since that time the form of our County government has evolved into what it is today—a 29-member County Board and a countywide elected Board Chairman. I am honored to be the first Board Chairman elected by my fellow citizens.

The services provided by your County government also have evolved over the decades.  The pages that follow explain how your County government operates today, who your representatives and elected officials are, and what services you receive from the county’s offices and departments.

Please feel free to visit us any time you have a concern or question about what we do for you. Contact information for the various County offices is included in this booklet. The Madison County Web site, www.co.madison.il.us, also is available to you as a way to learn more about your county government.

I am always available to meet the citizens of Madison County. You can reach me by mail, telephone or e-mail. You also are welcome to visit the County Board office.  Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Madison County.

Sincerely,

Alan J. Dunstan
Chairman
Madison County Board

Citizen's Guide to Madison County Government (pdf)