MaconCo Sheriff

We bid farewell to CSO David Hardin Sr. as he retired after 15 yrs of service to the citizens of Macon Co providing security at the Macon Co. Courthouse. David brought a smile and joy with him to work every day and made sure to share it with those he came into contact with.

The 2025-2026 Peacekeepers College Scholarship App is now open! Deadline to apply is Mon. June 2, 2025. Click Here: ilsheriff.org/youth-2/ Scroll down to the bottom of the Youth Opportunities page to find the info. Applications must be turned into YOUR County Sheriff's Office.

Sheriff Root had the pleasure of swearing in the newest Macon County Deputy, Greg Just, this morning. Join us in congratulating him on this accomplishment! Deputy Just brings several years of law enforcement experience, and we are happy to have him serving Macon County.

Last night members from the Court Security, Corrections, Patrol & Records Divisions took 46 children from Macon Co. Christmas shopping @Target Decatur for our annual Shop with the Sheriff. It was another great evening spent with some great kids! Thank you to all who donated!

Today Sheriff Root presented Sgt. Matt Reynolds with his retirement plaque. Sgt. Reynolds has been with the department since November of 1995 and served as a deputy, detective and Sergeant. Thank you Sgt. Reynolds for your years of dedicated service to the people of Macon County!

If you have received a call from someone saying they are Lt Belcher w/ the Sheriff's Ofc & you have a warrant, IT'S A SCAM!! Hang up the phone & don't give them money! We don't call, we knock on doors.

Thank you to the members of Foursquare Church for coming to the Sheriff's Office to provide meals to the Correctional Officers on Saturday! Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated!

On Saturday, several of the volunteers who provide religious services to those incarcerated at the Macon Co. Jail joined together for a picture at the Law Enforcement Center. We thank each of them for the valuable service they provide to those housed in our facility!

Today, Correctional Officer Jatavia Shaw & Court Security Officer Connor Morgeson graduated from MCLETC with Corrections Class 24-21. CO Shaw was honored to deliver the invocation for the ceremony & CSO Morgeson was honored for completing the Sheriff's Challenge. Congratulations!

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Contact the Veteran's Assistance Commission of Macon County, INC. for more information or assistance.

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Today 3 new Deputy Sheriffs were sworn in by Sheriff Root. As they begin their service, we're confident they'll embody the values of dignity, honor, & service. Welcome to the family Deputies!! L-R Chief Deputy Jedlicka, Andrew Ziegler, Tyris Matthews, Derrick Boyd & Sheriff Root

Today, Deloris "Dee" Watts retired from the Sheriff's Office & was presented with her retirement plaque by Sheriff Root.  Dee worked as a Record's Division Clerk from October 1997 until today.  Congratulations Dee!  Thank you for your dedicated service and enjoy your retirement!

Macon County Sheriffs Office Welcomes Blue Mound Cub Scout Pack 36. ocv.im/3hB2Q8d