The Illinois State Board of Elections governs all election activities in Illinois.
Will County is the immediate Election Authority presiding over the Village of Homer Glen. The Will County Clerk has an excellent website with extensive voter and election information, including Absentee/Early Voting.
Elections for Homer Glen Village officials are NON-PARTISAN with no party
affiliations.
Elections for Homer Township officials are PARTISAN.
Village Hall (708) 301-0632
Will County Clerk (815) 740-4632
Illinois State Board of Elections (217) 782-4141
2008 General Primary Election Calendar
Primary Election Voter Information Guide
- February 7, 2008
Voter registration re-opens. - February 5, 2008
Primary Election Day.
This is a Primary election so you will need to request your ballot by Party affiliation (Republican, Democratic, Green Party) or to request a Nonpartisan ballot (referendum questions - no candidates). - January 14 to 31, 2008
Absentee/Early voting at Village Hall, Will County Clerk's office, and other locations.
No Absentee/Early voting will take place on 1/19 or 1/21. (See Absentee/Early voting below.) - January 9 to 22, 2008
Grace Period voter registration/change of address/voting in the office of Will County Clerk. (See Grace Period below.) - January 8, 2008
Last Day for Voter Registration at Village Hall location.
February 5, 2008 Referenda
The following referenda may appear on February 5, 2008 Primary Election ballots in Homer Glen. Please contact the individual taxing bodies for more information.
The referenda are listed in alphabetical order, provided for your convenience only. Inclusion on this site does not in any way imply endorsement by the Village of Homer Glen. (See Disclaimer)
Homer Community Consolidated School District No. 33C:
Proposition to Issue $25,725,000 School Building Bonds
Homer Township Fire Protection District:
Proposition to Increase Limiting Rate
Lockport Township High School District No. 205:
Proposition to Issue $153,790,000 School Building Bonds
Northwest Homer Fire Protection District:
Proposition to Increase Limiting Rate
What voting districts am I in?
Your voter registration card lists your particular districts. Most, but not necessarily all, Homer Glen residents reside within the following voting districts:
Who can register to vote?
To register to vote you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, and have been a resident of your precinct address for a minimum of 30 days immediately prior to the next election.
When can I register to vote?
Registration is open throughout the year except during the 27 days immediately preceding an election. This allows voter files to be prepared for the election.
See the General Election Calendar above for voter registration dates at various locations.
Where can you register to vote?
Homer Glen residents can register to vote at Village Hall Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.
Residents of Homer Glen may also register at the Homer Township Administration Center and at the Homer Township Library or at the Will County Clerk's office, 302 North Chicago Street, Joliet (815)740-4620.
What forms of identification will I need?
You will need two forms of identification when you register to vote. At least one of the two forms of identification must show your name and current address. Only one form of identification may be a piece of mail addressed and delivered to you. The second form must show your name.
Identification shall include, but not be limited to:
Driver's License
Social Security Card
Birth
Certificate
Employee ID Card
Student ID Card
Credit Card
Library Card
Insurance Card
Utility Bill
Checkbook
Telephone Book
State ID Card
How will I receive my voter's registration card?
Your voter's registration card will be mailed directly to your place of residence from the Will County Clerk's office. You can verify your voter registration status online at the County Clerk's Voter Registration page:
Verify Voter Registration Status
Where do I vote? (Polling Places)
Your voter registration card lists your precinct number. The precinct number determines your voting location, or "polling place". The most current listing of polling places is available at the Will County Clerk's website.
Absentee/Early/Grace Period Voting
The following is an overview of Absentee/Early/Grace Period voting. Specific information can be obtained by calling the Will County Clerk?s office at 815-740-4632, or visiting the Will County Clerk?s website.
- The last day to register to vote is Tuesday, January 8th, 2008.
- This is a Primary election so you will need to request your ballot by Party affiliation (Republican, Democratic, Green Party) or request a Nonpartisan ballot (referendum questions-no candidates).
- If you are unable to get to the polls on election day, Absentee ballots can be requested by calling the County Clerk?s office or visiting the website. The last day to request an absentee ballot is January 31, 2008.
- Absentee/Early voting starts January 14th and ends January 31st, 2008. You may vote during this time without having a reason. Absentee/Early voting is being conducted at the Will County Clerk?s Office, 302 North Chicago Street in Joliet, or at other available sites throughout the County, including Homer Glen Village Hall. (The County Clerk?s office and available Early voting sites will not conduct Early voting on January 19, 2008 and January 21, 2008.)
- Grace Period Voting is available for anyone who did not register or did not change his or her address before the close of registration. You must go to the Will County Clerk?s office during this period and register to vote or change your address and vote at the same time. "Grace Period" individuals must also vote at the same time. They may not vote at the polls on Election Day. Grace Period Voting is from January 9th through January 22nd, 2008.
For more information: