In a letter dated Monday, July 28, lawyers from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division also asked for a list of all the election officials in Illinois who were responsible for carrying out federally mandated efforts to keep state’s voter rolls accurate and up to date during a two-year period leading up to the November 2024 elections. #voter
In a filing known as a “statement of interest,” the Justice Department said the government has an interest in the outcome of the lawsuit, although the filing stops short of asking the court for permission to intervene as a party in the case. #lawsuit
Over the last several weeks, Jackson has visited towns, villages and rural areas across the 2nd Congressional District and heard from a chorus of public officials and community voices who urged him to enter the race. #race
“This report outlines the work we’ve already begun and charts a clear path forward to strengthen our services and operations,” said Clerk Gordon. #report
The Clerk’s Office has opened two new locations at Universal School in Bridgeview, and the Lyons Township Office in Countryside, bringing the total number of Early Voting locations to 55 across suburban Cook County. #election