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Cook County clerk, Orland Park village clerk announce early-voting move, warn of mail-ballot timing changes
Summary
Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon and Orland Park Village Clerk Mary Ryan Norwell told residents that early voting will move to the civic center, outlined dates and selected sites, described a smart ballot-box pilot that will notify voters when ballots are received and counted, and urged voters to mail or drop off ballots early amid USPS processing changes.
Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon and Orland Park Village Clerk Mary Ryan Norwell told a packed community Q&A that early voting for the township will move to the Orland Park civic center to offer more indoor space and parking and to improve voter convenience.
"Mayor Jim Dodge was very helpful in making this happen," Gordon said, urging attendees to spread the word about the new location. She said the county will include the civic center among its 55 early-voting sites and confirmed that early voting at those sites begins March 2; selected locations (including four courthouses and certain public sites) will open as early as Feb. 18.
Gordon warned residents about recent United States Postal Service processing changes that affect mail ballots. "Request your ballot early. Mail your ballot early, or you could take it right to the post office," she said, adding that ballots should be sent well…
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