State sealHeather Steans
State Senator

 
 
 
December 31, 2009
Dear neighbor,
  
Whether you are a Democrat, Republican, independent, or other political persuasion, we can all agree our democracy is strengthened with more participation.  The last day to register to vote before the February 2, 2010 Primary election is Tuesday, January 5. You can register by downloading the form available at www.chicagoelections.com or you can stop by my office at 5533 N. Broadway on Monday, January 4 during business hours.
 
Don't forget that if you have moved since the last time you registered to vote, you must re-register at your new address.  Please encourage new neighbors and others who are not registered to do so.
 
In addition, please use this information from the Chicago Board of Elections to assist with any questions you may have about voter registration and voting.
 
  • Click here to check your voter registration status.
  • Early voting begins January 11.  For more information on hours and locations, click here.
  • If you haven't registered by the deadline, grace period registration and voting is available only at the Chicago Board of Elections site at 69 W. Washington from January 6 through January 26.  For more information, click here.
 
If you have any questions about voter registration, feel free to contact my office at 773-769-1717 or reply to this e-mail. 
 
Finally, read below for information on our upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day.
 
Sincerely,
 
Heather A. Steans
State Senator 
 
Please save the date for our next community service day!
 
North Side Day of Service - "Warming the Winter"
 
Monday, January 18, 2009 from 9AM to 3PM
 
Last year, President Obama asked the nation to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, with a day of community service.  Locally, our event in Edgewater hosted over 300 volunteers.  On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2010, please join elected officials and local organizations for a day of service to our community.  During the day, projects will include assisting seniors with shoveling and winterizing their homes, painting rooms at a local school, and several other repair and clean up projects for local non-profits and people in need.  Projects are available for participants of any age.
 
Participants are also encouraged to bring gently used winter clothing and unused personal care products to distribute to local non-profit organizations.

There will be two starting locations
-  48th Ward Service Office - 5533 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640 and
-  47th Ward Service Office - 4237 N. Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625
 
RSVP with Jen at jen@heathersteans.com or 773-769-1717
 
Sponsored by State Senator Heather Steans, Alderman Gene Schulter, State Representative Harry Osterman, State Representative Greg Harris, Alderman Mary Ann Smith, Alderman Joe Moore, Committeeman Tom Sharpe, Committeeman Carol Ronen, Committeeman David Fagus, Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, Edgewater Community Council, and Edgewater Beautiful
(Additional sponsors are welcome!  Please e-mail jen@Heathersteans.com)