In-person registration…Oak Parkers planning to vote in the April 7 municipal election can register from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Tues., March 10 at Village Hall, 123 Madison St. Voter registration also is offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays at Oak Park Township, 105 S. Oak Park Ave. and at the main Library, 834 Lake Street — call 708.383.8200 for registrar availability. Anyone who misses the deadline can take advantage of grace-period registration during early voting hours. Voter registration requires two types of identification, at least one with the current address. A driver’s license or picture ID is preferred, along with an additional item such as a lease or utility bill.
Online registration…Voter registration is offered online through the county — visit www.cookcountyclerk.com/elections/registertovote for details.
Vote by mail…Registered voters can request a mail ballot for the local election at www.cookcountyclerk.com/votebymail. This site also provides sample ballots and profiles of some candidates.
Early voting…Early voting will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from March 23 through April 4 at Village Hall, 123 Madison St. Grace-period registration will be available.