Wheeling Township Clerk
Paula Ulreich
Town Clerk
Paula Ulreich has served as Township Clerk for 22 years. As a supporter of Township Government, she also currently serves as President of the Township Officials of Cook County Clerk’s Division. As a Wheeling Township resident for over 35 years, Paula has a long history of civil involvement with favorite organizations such as the Arlington Heights Special Events Commission and the Northwest Special Leisure Services Association. Paula is married, with three children and seven grandchildren.
Clerk’s Office
The Wheeling Township Clerk’s Office is here to serve the residents of the Township as well as having official responsibilities.
Official Responsibilities
The Township Clerk is the secretary for the township board. The Clerk does not vote, except in the case of a tie vote to fill a vacancy on the township board. The Clerk is required to attend all meetings and is responsible to keep accurate township records of the proceedings, is ex-officio Clerk for the Highway Commissioner, is administrator of oaths, is required to publish notices of all meetings, to file affidavits and certificates of amounts of taxes to be levied, attests the signatures on documents and must countersign all official papers from the Road District.
The Clerk’s Office offers the following services:
Voter Registration
Registering to vote allows you to participate in the electoral process and gives you the power to make a difference in deciding who will serve elected office. In order to vote during an election, you must be a registered voter in Cook County 30 days before the election. You can register to vote at the Wheeling Township Clerk’s Office – but remember that registration closed 30 days before an election.
- To register to vote, you must be:
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years old by Election Day
- A resident of your precinct at least 30 days prior to an election
- Have documentation as to your current address and birth date
Illinois voters do not need to register by political party or declare political party membership. However, a voter may select a specific political party’s ballot at their polling place when voting in a primary election.
Where and How to Register:
- At Wheeling Township, Monday-Friday, between 9:00-4:30
- Mail in application form. Forms are available at the Clerk’s Office or by calling 847-259-7730. Federal law requires first-time voters who register by mail to vote in person the first time.
Address Changes: If you have moved with suburban Cook County, you must transfer your registration by re-registering of by filling out the back of your old voter registration card and mail it to the County Clerk’s Office, 69 W. Washington Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60602.
Name Change: Voters who legally change their name, but not their address, can update your information at the polls or come to any location up to 30 days before an election.
Early Voting
Illinois voters can now cast their ballots before Election Day at designated locations without a reason or excuse. This makes voting more convenient. Early voting is held for two weeks before each election. Any registered suburban Cook County resident may vote at any site, with one being here at the Wheeling Township Community Center from 8:30-5:00 Monday-Friday or 9:00-noon on Saturday. Please call Wheeling Township at 847-259-7730 for specific dates.
In an effort to prevent vote fraud and double voting, state law requires early voters to display identification to an election official before receiving a ballot. Valid forms of IF include a driver’s license, state-issued ID card or another government-issued ID with a photo. Voters who participate in early voting must vote in person. Your ballot will remain secret and securely stored, just as state law calls for, by the election serving at each voting location.
Notary Public Service
The Clerk’s Office provides notary public service free of charge. If you have a document needing notarization, please bring it in and one of our notaries will make it official for you.
Polling Places
As soon as the Cook County Clerk sends an updated list of precincts and locations, they will be posted for your convenience.
Election Judges
The Wheeling Township Clerk’s Office serves as an “Election Judge Supply” pick-up location. The Thursday and Friday before each election, the election supply judge may pick up the “judges envelope” at the Clerk’s Office. This eliminates a delivery service 142 stops.
Cook County Vehicle Stickers
The sale of vehicle stickers to residents of unincorporated Wheeling Township are available for purchase during regular office hours. For more information call the Clerk’s Office at 847-259-7730. In residents of incorporated areas, please purchase your stickers at your local village hall.
Request for Public Records
Any person interested in obtaining information from Wheeling Township, under the Freedom of Information Act, may do so by filling out a request form. This form must be signed, and all fees must be paid by cash or check/money order on the date the information is received.
Regular Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. 847-259-7730
Email: pulreich@wheelingtownship.com
Deputy Clerk: Jo Stellato
Assistant to the Clerk: Ann Bigda
Assistant to the Clerk: Lorrie Huber