City of Waukegan and Waukegan Township residents will nominate their city mayor, city clerk, and township highway supervisor candidates in the Feb. 28 primary election.

Eligible registered voters may log onto LakeVoterPower.info and click on the “What is on my Ballot -- February  Election" tab to preview a personalized ballot for the Feb. 28 primary. 

In-person grace voter registration is available at the two early voting sites. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, residents of their precinct for 30 days before Election Day, 18 years old on or before the general election, provide two forms of valid identification, and vote at the time of registration. 

Early voting is available weekday, evenings, and weekends until Feb. 27. You can use any either voting site, regardless of where you live. Review specific early voting locations, hours, and dates.

Assigned Election Day voting sites will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Feb. 28. Log on to find your assigned polling place. For information on Lake County Clerk services and up-to-the-minute election news, visit the County Clerk's website, follow us at Twitter, join them on Facebook, or call 847-377-2400.

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Meet Erin Cartwright Weinstein, who was elected the new Clerk of the Circuit Court this past November. The office’s primary role is to handle court documents as well as manage passports, civil filings, and more. Watch this edition of Lake County Update as Clerk Weinstein discusses her priorities and shares more about the services provided in the Circuit Clerk’s Office. 

A Paratransit Market Study is now underway in Lake County to evaluate transportation options for seniors, people with disabilities, and the general public. We are looking for people to participate in an upcoming focus group or provide feedback online.

Are you able to get to and from medical appointments, places of employment and other daily activities? We want to hear about your experiences, identify gaps in service, understand your needs, and hear your recommendations for improvements. Take the online survey or sign up for the focus group. 

More than 20 organizations, including members of the County Board and more than 200 leaders from hospital/health systems, schools and more came together to address the question, “How can we make Lake County one of the healthiest places to live, work and play” at the Lake County Together Summit. The summit was focused on learning and discussing how to collectively improve the health and quality of life of Lake County residents. Learn more about the summit.

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Pop-Up Museum: Shelf Indulgence
Share a book from your prized collection at a Pop-Up Museum hosted by our Museum staff from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 4 at the Wauconda Area Library. Our Pop-Up Museums are temporary exhibits created by you to share objects and stories. This Pop-Up Museum's theme is Shelf Indulgence, centered around your favorite books. Bring a treasured book, such as the one you have read a thousand times, a cookbook from your grandmother, or a children's book with the best illustrations. The program is free, open to all ages, and no registration is required. Learn more