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August 2019

Considering running for office in 2020? You should start in September! Established political party candidates wishing to appear on Lake County's ballot in the March 2020 General Primary Election may circulate nomination petitions beginning September 3. Lake County offices to be nominated in the primary: Circuit clerk Coroner Recorder State’s attorney County Board Members in Districts 1, 2, 4, 7, 12, 13, & 16 North Shore Water Reclamation District Trustee – Wards 1, 2 & 4 Lake County offices to be elected in the primary: Precinct committeeperson for the two major political parties City of Lake Forest Aldermen Each office has qualification requirements, designated number of signatures to collect, and petition papers to file with the appropriate election authority.  In late August, visit LakeCandidatePower.info where you can download courtesy petition papers and explore additional candidate resources. Prefer to talk to a person? The Elections Department is available at 847.377.2314. But please remember, we cannot give you any legal advice. Candidates are advised to seek appropriate legal counsel for all campaign related matters. Signature circulation period is September 3 to December 2, 2019. Nomination papers are filed November 25 to December 2, 2019. Information and suggested forms will also be available on the Illinois State Board of Elections website at www.elections.il.gov.

Be like Liberty - Join our election superhero team!

Next year, 2000 election workers will be needed to staff Lake County's Election Day voting sites to process voters. These trained people make it possible for you to cast a ballot in a safe and secure environment.

Now is your chance to join our superhero team. It's personally rewarding, and YOU GET PAID!

Apply today at ElectionJudge.info or call 847.377.2408! In-person training classes begin in November.

Liberty, Where Have you Been?

Why at the Lake County Fair, of course. Besides posing for photos at the Lake County Clerk's booth, Liberty had fun at the fair with newly found friends. Future voters, current voters, and few election judges stopped to take their photo with Liberty.

Where is she going next? Come meet her and take your photo at one of these fun August events:

• Barrington Area Library, Wednesday, 8/7   6 PM
• Beach Park Fest at Founders Park,  Saturday, 8/17    9 AM to noon

Need a Lake County Certified Birth Record?

Applying for a REAL ID? Renewing an expired passport? Registering your child in school? Then you might need a certified copy of a birth record. If the birth occurred in Lake County, then our helpful staff in the Vital Records department is ready to assist with your order.

Access to birth records is restricted as they are available only to:

• The person named in the record (if at least 18 years of age)
• The parent of the person named in the record
• A legal guardian who provides proof of court appointment
• A legal representative who has notarized authorization from the person named in the record or the parent

*Exceptions to these restrictions apply to those interested in Genealogical Research.

Costs for the records are:

• $10.00 for the first copy
• $4.00 for each additional copy of the same record issued at the same time

Visit our Birth Records web page to complete and print our convenient online request form or call for assistance at 847.377.2400.

Lake County Municipal Clerk's Meeting

At the July meeting of the Municipal Clerk's of Lake County, Chief Deputy Todd Govain and staff member, Karen Brush, presented information about the Lake County Clerk's services. Many of the municipal clerks were newly elected and part of their job is to accept candidate filings in odd-year elections, register voters, and communicate voting information to their district members.

We thank them all for their partnership in helping us reach Lake County's residents.

Announcing the Winning Name of our Adopted Turtle

Chicago may have Chance the Snapper. But Lake County has TEO! Clerk O'Connor asked you to send in name suggestions for our adopted turtle. After reviewing all the inspirational and original entries, she chose TEO (Turtle Executive Officer). The winning entry was submitted by Judy P.  As a "thank you" for her creative efforts, Judy will receive a personalized certificate with TEO's photo. Want to adopt and name your own turtle? Visit the Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves website for Adopt-A-Turtle Program information.

August Office Hours

Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2019

The Lake County Clerk's office will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2019 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Our doors will open at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, September 3.

Robin M. O'Connor, Lake County Clerk
18 N. County Street, Room 101
Waukegan, IL 60085
847.377.2400

CountyClerk@lakecountyil.gov

LakeCountyClerk.info