Voter Registration Deadline Tuesday

Lemont residents who wish to vote in the April 5 consolidated election must register by the end of the day Tuesday.

In order to vote, you must be:

• A U.S. citizen.
• At least 18 years old by Election Day.
• A resident of your precinct at least 30 days prior to an election.

When registering to vote, you must display two pieces of identification. Neither needs to be a photo ID, but one must include your current address. Acceptable forms of ID include:

• Illinois driver's license
• Illinois state ID
• Employee or student ID
• Credit card
• Social security card
• Birth certificate
• Utility bill in applicant's name
• Mail postmarked to the applicant
• Valid U.S. passport
• Lease or rental contract

In Lemont, voters may register during normal business hours at any of the following locations:

• : 418 Main Street, open until 5 p.m.

• : 1115 Warner Avenue, open until 4 p.m.

• : 50 E. Wend Street, open until 9 p.m.

Cook County residents who miss the registration period may still register during the 14-day grace period at any of the County Clerk's six office locations. The office closest to Lemont is the Bridgview Mini-Center, 10220 S. 76th Ave. in Bridgeview.

For more information visit the Website of the Cook County Clerk. For information on voter information in DuPage County, visit the Website of the DuPage County Election Commission.