Local Election Guide November 2024: Referendum breakdowns, judicial guide, voting resources and more

The (early voting) polls are open, and we’re here to help.

Early voting begins today (Monday, Oct. 21), and this edition of The Record’s Local Election Guide is a tool to equip you with information for your voting experience. Below find details on when, how and where to vote, also how and where to register. Want to help out at the polls? You can find that info too.

As a local newsroom, we will not be breaking down national, state or regional races, but this week, The Record will roll out previews of several referendums that are in front of residents in our coverage area. See more below.

The Record will publish a separate Election Guide for the April 2025 municipal elections.

BREAKDOWNS OF LOCAL BALLOT MEASURES

• Village of Northfield Roundabout Referendum (Advisory) (Coming Tuesday, Oct. 22)

• Village of Glencoe Home-Rule Referendum (Coming Wednesday, Oct. 23)

• Kenilworth Park District Tax Increase Referendum (Coming Wednesday, Oct. 23)

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

• Glencoe Park District $14.7 Million Bond Referendum (Coming Thursday, Oct. 24)

• Moraine Township Mental Health Board Referendum (Coming Friday, Oct. 25)

OTHER RACE INFORMATION

• Injustice Watch’s Judicial Election Guide

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

• League of Women Voters Forum: Lake County Clerk and State’s Attorney (Video)

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

VOTING RESOURCES

• Early Voting (Cook County | Lake County)
> Local Sites: 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
> Hours: Cook — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Lake — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday

• Voting by Mail (Cook County | Lake County)
> Apply for mail-in ballots online or in-person through Oct. 31. Must provide driver’s license, the last four of your social security number, mailing address and email address. Completed mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and be received within 14 days of Election Day.

• Find Your Polling Place: Cook County | Lake County

• Register To Vote: Cook County — only in-person at any early-voting site or your polling site | Lake County — only in-person at any early-voting site or your polling site

• Work At The Polls: Cook County | Lake County

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