Residents of the State of Illinois may register to vote at the Main Library first floor Registration Desk or at the Rakow Branch when the library is open.
Please have two forms of identification with you, one with your current address. Naturalized citizens should know the date and place of their naturalization.
If you have any questions please contact the Registration Desk at 847-429-4597.
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