Brandon Caruso

Greetings Residents,

Summer has finally arrived!! 

COVID Numbers are still  up and down, so please continue to stay safe.  Here are the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as of May 26, 2022:

In Cook County, Illinois, the community level is High.

• Wear a mask indoors in public
• Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines
• Get tested if you have symptoms
• Additional precautions may be needed for people at high risk for severe illness

People may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask.

If you are immunocompromised, learn more about how to protect yourself.

Find out more about the COVID-19 situation in Cook County, Illinois with COVID-19 Data Tracker.

JUNE 28, 2022 GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARY ELECTION

• ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE? Come see us at the Clerk’s Office, it takes less than 5 minutes; you must have two (2) forms of identification with at least one showing your current residence.
• VOTER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS? Must be a U.S. Citizen; • Must be 18 years old to vote in a Consolidated Primary or General Primary • Must have been a resident of the precinct at least 30 days prior to Election Day.

EARLY VOTING

For June 28, 2022, Gubernatorial Primary Election, traditional Early Voting will take place

June 13 – 27.

The Clerk’s office is located on the lower level of the Township Building, the phone number is (708)596-6040 ext. 3123 or ext. 3118.  If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact my office at any time during office hours.

Office Hours:

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Blessings to all!

Loretta Wells

Clerk, Thornton Township

WHAT YOU NEED TO EARLY VOTE:

Government-issued photo ID is not required but is helpful if there is a question about the voter’s registration, address or signature.  Providing an ID can also speed up the process because we have ID card readers at every check-in station.

You can register to vote at ALL Early Vote Sites. NOTE: Any voter who needs to register for the first time or file an address change must present two forms of ID, one of which shows the voter’s current address.

Your Voter Information, click on the link below to find out

• What is my Registration Status
• What is on My upcoming Ballot
• Where is My Polling Place
• Where is My Early Voting Site
• Who are My Elected Officials
• What is My Mail Ballot Status

www.cookcountyclerkil.gov/elections/your-voter-information

Mail Ballot Drop Box Locations

Cook County Elections is once again offering suburban Cook County voters the highly popular, convenient option of returning mail ballots using mail ballot drop boxes in suburban Cook County for the June 28, 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election.

Locations:
At all Early Voting locations (see locations below).

Dates:
June 13, 2022 through June 27, 2022, including weekends and holidays

Times:
9am-4pm

Cook County staff will monitor the drop boxes daily during hours of service. Mail ballots will be collected from the drop boxes a minimum of one time daily or as warranted and delivered to Cook County Elections for processing.

Key Dates for the June 28, 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Elections

Early Voting Locations and Hours:

Not sure where to vote?
Click here to find your voting site