James "Jim" Reilly
Republican · IL
Law-enforcement professional and Republican nominee for Will County Sheriff.
Where James "Jim" Reilly stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Worked as a deputy with the Will County Sheriff's Police after earlier service at the Joliet Police Department, and earned a doctorate in criminal justice from Walden University in 2019. His dissertation studied how police can improve relationships with Illinois communities.
February 3, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: shawlocal.com
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Worked as a deputy with the Will County Sheriff's Police after earlier service at the Joliet Police Department, and earned a doctorate in criminal justice from Walden University in 2019. His dissertation studied how police can improve relationships with Illinois communities.
February 3, 2026
Source: shawlocal.com
Was named police officer of the year in 2016, having also been named officer of the year at the Joliet Police Department in 1991 and 1993.
March 18, 2021
Source: patch.com
Past races James "Jim" Reilly ran in:
- Will County Sheriff · November 3, 2026 · Will County, Illinois
- Will County Sheriff · March 17, 2026 · Will County, Illinois