IL Early Voting Begins Monday, October 13 - How to Vote Early in Chicago and Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties
Friday October 10, 2008
There are days when I feel like the election can't get here soon enough. Fortunately, those of us in Illinois can begin voting on Monday, October 13. That's the Columbus Day holiday. So, if you have the day off, please use it wisely by going to vote. The early voting period runs through Thursday, October 30, 2008 for the November 4, 2008 General Election.
Here's how to vote early if you live in Chicago, suburban Cook County, or one of the collar counties.
Here's how to vote early if you live in Chicago, suburban Cook County, or one of the collar counties.
- How to Vote Early if You Live in the City of Chicago
- How to Vote Early if You Live in Suburban Cook County, IL
- How to Vote Early if You Live in DuPage County, IL
- How to Vote Early if You Live in Kane County, IL
- How to Vote Early if You Live in Lake County, IL
- How to Vote Early if You Live in McHenry County, IL
- How to Vote Early if You Live in Will County
Illinois Call for a State Constitutional Convention -- Non-Partisan Guide to Voting on the Call
Thursday October 9, 2008
Here are three non-partisan documents to help guide you through your decision:
Yom Kippur Ends this Evening
Thursday October 9, 2008
A happy holiday to our Jewish friends celebrating Yom Kippur, which ends this evening at sundown.
Adler Planetarium Responds to Obama-McCain Debate - Don't Pick on Our Projector
Wednesday October 8, 2008
Chicago's Adler Planetarium was pulled into last night's debate between Senators Barack Obama (D-IL) and John McCain (R-AZ), and they didn't like what they heard. The Planetarium's response, dated October 8, 2008, can be found here.
UPDATE: I moved the lengthy piece to a separate document for ease of use.
UPDATE: I moved the lengthy piece to a separate document for ease of use.
Chicago Weekend Tips - October 10 to 12: Chicago Marathon, Haunted Sanitarium Opens, Fire Celebrates 10
Wednesday October 8, 2008
Healthy running and cool weather to all Chicago marathoners.
- Opening Night of the Haunted Sanitarium on Friday. Runs through November 1.
- The Chicago Publishers Gallery debuts at the Chicago Cultural Center on Friday at 5 p.m.
- "Gawking, Gaping, Staring: Living in Marked Bodies" performance by Eli Clare at Access Living on Friday. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Andersonville Dessert Crawl on Sunday.
- The Chicago Marathon runs through a neighborhood near you on Sunday.
- The Chicago Fire celebrates its 10th Anniversary vs. the Columbus Crew at Toyota Park on Sunday.
- More at Chicago Halloween Events and Annual Chicago Events - October
Sox Lose - Never Mind that Crazy World Series Talk, Part 2
Monday October 6, 2008
Well, that was fast. No more water cooler talk about whether riots will break out during a crosstown World Series. No need for Cubs fans to plan a run for the Chicago exits because they just couldn't stand being here during a Sox World Series. The Sox lost tonight, 2-6, in Game 4 of the ALDS and smooshed the local baseball season for good. Now Chicagoans have to go back to moping about the economy and wondering if the Bears can keep winning.
IL Voter Registration Deadline is Tuesday, October 7 - Psych - There's a Two-Week Grace Period
Monday October 6, 2008
Officially, you need to get your tardy vote-registering butt down to your local county clerk's office by tomorrow, Tuesday, October 7. Lucky for you, though, the entire state has a two-week registration grace period that runs through Tuesday, October 21, 2008 for the Tuesday, November 4, 2008 general election. Below you can find resources on how to register to vote in Cook County using the grace period. If you live outside of Cook County, you'll need to contact your local county clerk's office to find out how to register during the grace period.
PLEASE NOTE: The grace period article was updated on October 8 to reflect that you can now register at one of six places during the grace period. If you read the article when there was only one place to vote, that is no longer correct.
PLEASE NOTE: The grace period article was updated on October 8 to reflect that you can now register at one of six places during the grace period. If you read the article when there was only one place to vote, that is no longer correct.
Cubs Lose - Never Mind That Crazy World Series Talk
Monday October 6, 2008
My colleague, Scott Kendrick, About.com's Guide to Baseball, has the dismal story of the Cubs lousy post-season. He runs it under the apt headline, "Cubs Hibernate Early Again."
We don't have cable right now (long story), so we listened to the games on the radio. I've never heard more hollow "wait til next year" talk than what came out of Ron Santo's mouth right after the Cubs dropped their final game. Can't say I blame him. It's hard to muster enthusiasm about looking forward right now. Condolences to all Cubby fans.
We don't have cable right now (long story), so we listened to the games on the radio. I've never heard more hollow "wait til next year" talk than what came out of Ron Santo's mouth right after the Cubs dropped their final game. Can't say I blame him. It's hard to muster enthusiasm about looking forward right now. Condolences to all Cubby fans.
How to Confirm if You're Registered to Vote in Cook, Will, DuPage, Kane, McHenry, and Lake Counties
Saturday October 4, 2008
Ladies and Gentlemen, no matter your stripe, please take a moment to confirm that you are registered to vote in the upcoming election on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Your vote and your voice really do matter. Here's how to confirm your voter registration if you live in the wider Chicago area:
Saturday Tuesday, October 7 to do so. But, there is also a two-week grace period following that. Here is how you can register to vote in Chicago and Cook County, IL by the October 7 deadline. Here is information on how to register to vote in Cook County, IL under the two-week grace period if you missed the October 7 deadline.
If you live in one of the outlying counties, you will need to contact your local county clerk's office to learn how to register by the deadline or under the statewide grace period.
- How to Confirm You are Registered to Vote in Chicago and suburban Cook County, IL
- How to Confirm You are Registered to Vote in DuPage County, IL
- How to Confirm You are Registered to Vote in Kane County, IL
- How to Confirm You are Registered to Vote in Lake County, IL
- How to Confirm You are Registered to Vote in McHenry County, IL
- How to Confirm You are Registered to Vote in Will County, IL
If you live in one of the outlying counties, you will need to contact your local county clerk's office to learn how to register by the deadline or under the statewide grace period.
Chicago Weekend Tips - October 3 to 5: Chicago Humanities Festival, Andersonville Arts Fest, Midwest Wine Expo
Friday October 3, 2008
- Chicago Art Open begins Friday and runs through October 19
- Chicago Humanities Festival opens October 3 and runs through November 16.
- Andersonville Arts Weekend runs Friday through Sunday.
- Wired's NextFest in Millennium Park through October 12. FREE.
- Jazz Piano Masters at on Friday at 7 p.m. in Gage Park (2411 W. 55th Street). Sponsored by the Jazz Institute of Chicago. Family-friendly and free. Erwin Helfer to open. Also, Willie Pickens and Stu Katz. More info at (312) 427-1676.
- Mayor Daley's Kids and Kites Festival on Saturday, October 4. Send your kite up to the highest height at Montrose Beach between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Midwest Wine Expo sponsored by Binny's on Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. at the Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. $30 in advance. $40 at door.
- More at Annual Events - October and Chicago Halloween Events.
- And, of course, Cubs and Sox play on. It's possible that at least one of the teams will do better this weekend.