March 1, 2023
In this Issue: Get Ready to Vote in April 4 Local Elections ● Want to Be an Election Judge? ● Waukegan Township Welcomes The HBCU Experience ● Volunteer Spotlight ● ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) ● Upcoming Events Below
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Get Ready to Vote in April 4 Local Elections
Thank you to all the candidates who put themselves forward in yesterday’s primary in the parts of Lake County that held primary elections.
Municipal elections will be held on Tuesday, April 4. Polls will be open from 6am to 7pm. Mayors, city council members, members of park district boards, library boards, and boards of education are among the offices on your ballot. Starting in early March, you will be able to access a sample ballot at the Lake County Voter Power website (Voter Power).
Early Voting at the Lake County Clerk’s office begins on March 10. Early Voting throughout Lake County begins on March 20. Lake County voters can vote at any Early Voting site in the county. A complete list of Early Voting sites and hours of operation can be found here. The Early Voting location closest to your home can be found by visiting Voter Power.
The easiest way to vote is with a Vote by Mail ballot. You can make an online request for a Vote by Mail ballot at Voter Power. The easiest way to return your Vote by Mail ballot is to place it in a secure Drop Box, available at every Early Voting site in Lake County during the hours the site is open for voting.
In addition, starting on March 10, there will be six secure Drop Boxes open 24/7 which will be locked at 7pm on April 4th, Election Day. You can find their locations here. Vote by Mail ballots also can be returned in person to the Lake County Clerk’s office or by U.S. Mail.
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Want to Be an Election Judge?
There’s still time to apply to be an Election Judge for the April 4 election, but you need to move quickly. Fill out the form here. Call 847-377-2408 to find out more.
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Waukegan Township Welcomes The HBCU Experience
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) Showcased
The Artis Yancey HBCU Experience Event and Tour, a free college fair highlighting Historically Black Colleges and Universities from throughout the country, drew an enthusiastic crowd at the Waukegan High School Washington Campus gymnasium.
Waukegan Township Supervisor Marc Jones, center, and other event participants sport garb representing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s).
State Representative Rita Mayfield, left, and State Senator Adriane Johnson were among officials taking part in the event featuring speakers and entertainment.
Congressman Brad Schneider, center, views the program near the table representing Spelman College, a historically Black liberal arts college in Atlanta.
(See additional HBCU meetings in the Upcoming Events list below.)
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Volunteer Spotlight
Lake Dems is grateful for our many active volunteers.
Charisse Bruno has the perfect attitude for a volunteer, always looking for ways she can make a difference. At the Lake Dems Presidents Day fundraiser in Vernon Hills, her enthusiasm and ready smile drew eager buyers for our buttons and t-shirts. Before the event, we counted on Charisse to attend all the necessary planning sessions for volunteers to help ensure the fundraiser went off without a hitch. We’re lucky to have this Buffalo Grove resident on our team.
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ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)
Illinois Earns Credit Upgrade from S&P: Illinois’ Seventh Credit Upgrade Under Gov. Pritzker
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Upcoming Events
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1
Waukegan Township Presents Artis Yancey HBCU College Tour Informational Meetings. 5:30pm, Waukegan and online via Zoom. More.
Libertyville Township Democrats Municipal Election Forum. 6:30-8pm, Vernon Hills. More.
SUNDAY, MARCH 5
League of Women Voters of Highland Park-Highwood Candidate Forum. 1pm for Highwood candidates, 2:30pm for Highland Park candidates, Highland Park. More.
MONDAY, MARCH 6
IDCCA 2023 Party Builder Awards Reception. 5:30-7pm, Chicago. More.
Zion & Benton Township Democrats Candidate Meet & Greet and Postcard Party. 6-8pm, Zion. More.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8
Waukegan Township Presents Artis Yancey HBCU College Tour Informational Meetings. 5:30pm, Waukegan and online via Zoom. More.
For the complete list of Upcoming Events, go to lakedems.org/events.
Click here to submit your event for consideration.
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How Do I Join Lake County Democrats?
Lake County Democrats is made up of people like you, people who are passionate about building better communities and a better world. We’re a grassroots political organization, working with Democrats in all parts of Lake County – from Antioch to Highland Park, Libertyville to Waukegan, Barrington to Zion. Become a member online now, (individual: $35/couples $60 – though more is always appreciated), or send a check payable to Lake County Democrats to P.O. Box 671, Lake Zurich, IL 60047. Questions? Contact info@lakedems.org.
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