Early Voting Expands To 18 Lake Co. Sites Monday: Locations, Hours

LAKE COUNTY, IL — Lake County voters will have more options to cast their ballots beginning Monday, Oct. 19, when early voting expands to 18 locations across the county ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.

Early voting began Sept. 24 at the Lake County Main Courthouse in Waukegan. Starting Monday, additional sites will open in Antioch, Deerfield, Gurnee, Lake Zurich, Libertyville, Mundelein and several other communities.

All Lake County early voting locations are open to registered voters throughout the county, regardless of their home precinct, according to the Lake County Clerk's Office.

Early Voting Locations: Oct. 19-31

The following 11 locations will offer early voting Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. These locations will be closed Sundays.

• Antioch: Antioch Township Office, 1275 Main St.
• Deerfield: Deerspring Pool, 200 Deerfield Road.
• Gurnee: Gurnee Village Hall, 325 N. O'Plaine Road.
• Ingleside: Grant Township Center, 26725 W. Molidor Road.
• Lake Forest: History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, 509 E. Deerpath Road.
• Lake Zurich: Ela Township Office, 1155 E. Illinois Route 22.
• Libertyville: Lake County Central Permit Facility, 500 W. Winchester Road.
• Mundelein: Fremont Township Center, 22385 W. Route 60.
• Prairie View: William E. Peterson Park, 16652 N. Buffalo Grove Road.
• Wauconda: Wauconda Township Office, 505 W. Bonner Road.
• Zion: Zion City Hall, 2828 Sheridan Road.

Seven Locations Offer Extended Hours

Seven additional early voting sites will offer Sunday voting and extended hours as Election Day approaches.

Those locations are:

• Highwood: Highwood Library & Community Center, 102 Highwood Ave.
• Lake Barrington: Lake Barrington Village Hall, 23860 N. Old Barrington Road.
• Mundelein: The Landing on Diamond Lake, 1016 N. Diamond Lake Road.
• North Chicago: North Chicago Public Library, 2100 Argonne Drive.
• Round Lake Beach: Round Lake Beach Village Hall, 1937 N. Municipal Way.
• Waukegan: Lake County Main Courthouse, 18 N. County St.
• Waukegan: Lilac Cottage at Bowen Park, 1911 N. Sheridan Road.

These locations will operate on the following schedule:

Oct. 19-25:

• Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oct. 26-Nov. 1:

• Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 2:

• 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

One exception applies to Lilac Cottage at Bowen Park, which will close at noon Saturday, Oct. 24.

Voter Registration And Other Deadlines

Residents who are not yet registered to vote can register and cast a ballot during the grace-period registration period at any Lake County early voting location. Those registering in person must provide two forms of identification, including one showing their current address.

The deadline to register online is Sunday. Voters who prefer to cast a ballot by mail have until Thursday, Oct. 29, to request one. Election officials encourage voters to submit requests as early as possible.

Early voting ends Monday, Nov. 2, one day before the general election. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, with polling places open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Voters can find more election information, including voting locations and ballot details, at LakeVoterPower.info.

Additional information is available through the Lake County Clerk's Office or by calling 847-377-2410.