"The Government Closest to the People"

     Harlem Township was established in 1873 and is the second largest township in Winnebago County.  The township covers 32.8 square miles with a population of 41,681 of which 97% is urban and 3% is rural.

     The township offers a wide variety of services and is located at;

819 Melbourne

Machesney Park, IL  61115

Phone: 815-633-9383

For the Assessor's Office 815-633-9380

Township Highway Department 815-633-2671

General Assistance Office 815-633-9383

Meeting are usually held the second Monday of the month at 5:30pm at the Harlem Township Hall.