The (early) surveys are open and we are here to help.

Early voting begins today (Monday, October 21) and this edition of The Record's Local Election Guide is a tool to provide you with information for your voting experience. Below are details about when, how and where you can vote, as well as how and where you can register. Would you like to help in the elections? You can also find this information.

As a local newsroom, we won't break down the national, state or regional races, but we will this week The record will post previews of several referendums available to residents in our service area. Further information can be found below.

The record will publish a separate election guide for the April 2025 local elections.

DIVISION OF LOCAL BALLOT MEASURES

• Village of Northfield Roundabout Referendum (Consultation) (coming Tuesday, October 22)

• Glencoe Village Home Rule Referendum (on Wednesday, October 23)

• Kenilworth Park district tax increase referendum (on Wednesday 23 October)

• City of Highland Park Liquor License Referendum (Advisory) (coming Thursday, Oct. 24)

• Glencoe Park District $14.7 million bond referendum (on Thursday, Oct. 24)

• Moraine Township Mental Health Board referendum (on Friday, Oct. 25)

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RACE

• Injustice Watch's Court Elections Guide

• League of Women Voters Forum: Illinois House Districts 17 and 57 (Video)

• League of Women Voters Forum: Lake County Clerk and Prosecutor (Video)

• League of Women Voters Forum: Illinois House District 58 and Lake County District 12 (Video)

VOTING RESOURCES

• Early coordination (Cook County | Lake County)
> Local pages: Cook County — Centennial Ice Rinks:, 2300 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette; Evanston Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston; Glenview Village Hall, 2500 E. Lake Ave., Glenview; Northbrook Village Hall, 1225 Cedar Lane, Northbrook; Lake County – Highwood Library and Community Center, 102 Highwood Ave., Highwood; Deerspring Pool, 200 Deerfield Road, Deerfield
> Opening hours: Cook — Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. lake — Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m

• Vote by mail (Cook County | Lake County)
> Request mail-in ballots online or in person by October 31st. You will need to provide your driver's license, the last four of your Social Security number, your mailing address, and your email address. Completed mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within 14 days of Election Day.

• Find your polling place: Cook County | Lake County

• Register to vote: Cook County – only personal at all Early voting site or your polling station | Lake County – only personal at all Early voting site or your polling station

• Work at the elections: Cook County | Lake County

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