Illinois Voter Registration Deadline Draws Near

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by Wendell A. LaGrand

Time is quickly ticking away for those Illinois residents that need to register to vote in order to participate in the November 2 General Election.

There are a lot of important races on the ballot. Who the voters choose will shape our future, said Courtney Greve, a spokesperson for the Cook County Clerks office.

The official deadline to register to vote is October 5.

Eligible voters can register to vote in person by going to one of the Cook County Clerks six locations; a village, city or township clerk, or an Illinois Secretary of State Drivers license facility.

Registration is also available at other state government offices, including public assistance offices, military recruitment offices, and public libraries.

A lot of people forget, if they moved in recent months or years, or changed their name, they need to update their information, says Chicago Board of Election spokesman, Jim Allen.

Two forms of identification, with at least one showing your current residence address is needed when registering in person.

Submission of a drivers license number or a state identification card number is required when registering by mail. In addition, the last 4 digits of your social security number, a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document that shows name and address is also required.

A grace period, an extension of time to register to vote, is permitted from October 6 through October 26. For more information, visit www.chicagoelections.com; www.cookcountygov.com

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