Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Can't wait until Election Day April 9? Early voting has commenced for Wilmette's village president election and other local contests.
Early voting begins this week for local Cook County contests, including Wilmette and Kenilworth's village president elections. Residents can vote early at Centennial Park, 2300 Old Glenview Rd., from Monday to Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The Cook County Clerk's website has a complete listing of early voting polling places. "While turnout is usually low for the April election, the stakes are extremely high," stated Cook County Clerk David Orr in a press release. "The outcome of these races determines everything from education policy to local tax and infrastructure decisions. Voters should have their say at the polls." Early Voting continues through April 6. There are 43 Early Voting sites in suburban Cook County plus the Clerk's …
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
The computers were used to help check in voters.
Four laptop computers belonging to the Cook County Clerk’s Office that were used in Wilmette’s early voting process were reported stolen after the machines went missing from a village building last month, police say. The stolen computers stored no voter information, but the incident was the first time Cook County voting equipment has been stolen since at least 2008 and perhaps earlier, said Cook County Clerk’s Office spokeswoman Courtney Greve. Wilmette’s early voting lasted from Oct. 22 to Nov. 3, was open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and took place at the Wilmette Recreation Center, 3000 Glenview Rd. The computers were used to assist in voter check in. “The way that they check in the voters is using a secure website …
The computers were used to help check in voters.
Four laptop computers belonging to the Cook County Clerk’s Office that were used in Wilmette’s early voting process were reported stolen after the machines went missing from a village building last month, police say. The stolen computers stored no voter information, but the incident was the first time Cook County voting equipment has been stolen since at least 2008 and perhaps earlier, said Cook County Clerk’s Office spokeswoman Courtney Greve. Wilmette’s early voting lasted from Oct. 22 to Nov. 3, was open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and took place at the Wilmette Recreation Center, 3000 Glenview Rd. The computers were used to assist in voter check in. “The way that they check in the voters is using a secure website …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
This was the first year the village had an early voting location.
Over 7,000 people voted early in Wilmette in advance of the 2012 presidential election. Wilmette's Community Recreation Center, 3000 Glenview Rd., was one of four new early voting centers added this year in Cook County, and 7,448 people ventured to the location to cast their ballots between Oct. 22 and Nov. 3, according to the Cook County Clerk's Office website. Friday, Nov. 2 saw the biggest turnout at the Wilmette location, when 793 people voted. Early voting increased slightly countywide form the last presidential election, rising from 226,038 in 2008 to 228,695 during this election.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Here's where you can cast your ballot early, to avoid the rush on Election Day. You don't need an excuse--anyone can do it.
If you don't want to wait until Election Day, Nov. 6, to cast your ballot in the presidential election, you don't have to. In Cook County, early voting starts today and continues through Nov. 3. Anyone can vote early, and you don't need to give a reason. So if you have to work on election day, or just want to get it out of the way, you can head to the polls now. You need to bring a photo ID, such as a driver's license, state-issued ID card or university ID card with you in order to vote. You can vote at any early voting location in the county. The nearest are: A complete list of early voting locations can be found here. Want to follow similar articles in Wilmette and Kenilworth? Sign up for Wilmette-Kenilworth Patch's newsletter.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
A roundup of the region’s major developments for Tuesday, April 5.
Here's what's going on in Patch sites around you: Your One-Stop Election Day Guide. Wilmette Site Sees 12% of Early Voters in Cook County. Updated: More Than 60 People Sickened in Retirement Home Virus Outbreak. Police Blotter: Man Allegedly Exposed Himself at Walker Bros.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
A roundup of the region's major developments for Wednesday March 30.
Here's what's going on in Patch sites around you: Early Morning Police Chase Leaves One Dead, Another Injured. Man Indicted In Winnetka, Skokie Armed Bank Robberies. Police Blotter March 29: Vandal Throws Brick Through Mosque Window. Early Voting Continues Through Thursday 5 p.m. Marketing Students Create Sandwich for Capt'n Nemo's Menu.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Eager to do your civic duty? You're in luck.
Early voting in the April 5 consolidation elections begins today and ends March 31. "Local officials affect lives a great deal, so voter participation is crucial," Cook County Clerk David Orr said in a statement. "Government functions better when more people are heard." Here's what you'll need Voters are required to present election officials with "valid identification" before receiving a ballot. According to the clerk's office, valid forms of ID include a current driver's license, state-issued ID card or another government-issued ID with a photograph. Here's where Wilmette and Kenilworth residents can cast early ballots. Thanks to touch screens that store different ballot types, registered voters can visit any one of suburban Cook County…
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