Lake County To Sue To Block New Election LawThe legislation, approved by the governor on Monday, would strip the elected county clerk of oversight of Lake County elections, and hand those duties over to a five-member commission appointed by the county’s chief judge.
Lake County Pols Spar Over Control Of Local ElectionsThe Illinois Senate has passed a measure that would strip the Lake County Clerk’s office of the power to supervise local elections, and hand it over to a new commission appointed by the county’s chief judge.
Should Registering To Vote Be Made Easier?With voter registrations still on the low side, local elections officials are debating whether it should be easier for people to register.