PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 15, 2011

Contact: Willard R. Helander
                (847) 377-2308

Pre-Election Voting Options Ending

WAUKEGAN, Illinois - Lake County Clerk Willard Helander reminds registered voters living within North Chicago Wards 2 and 4 and Waukegan Wards 2, 3, 6, and 8 that Thursday, Feb. 17 is the last day for Early Voting. 

Early voting is available at the Lake County Clerk's office, 18 N. County St., Waukegan. Hours are Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Early voters are required to present current government-issued photo ID.

February 17 is also the last day to request a ballot by mail for the February 22 Consolidated Primary Election. Requests for a ballot by mail can be made by calling (847) 377-2406. Once a voted ballot is returned by mail, receipt in the County Clerk's office can be tracked at LakeVoterPower.info.

On Election Day, the polls are open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. Person in the districts active in the Feb. 22 primary will have a brief opportunity to register to vote after the primary when registration re-opens on Feb. 24, two days after the Consolidated Primary Election. Registration countywide will remain open through Tuesday, March 8.

To keep current on County Clerk services and election news, visit LakeCountyClerk.info, follow us at twitter.com/ClerkWillard, join our page at facebook.com/CountyClerk, subscribe to our e-newsletter or call (847) 377-2400.