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Election officials in Chicago said pre-Election Day turnout has increased in recent weeks after turnout about a month ago had seemed low.

Candidates are making their closing arguments to voters with just days to go until Election Day, which is a week from Tuesday. FOX 32 political editor Mike Flannery with what’s at stake.

Two current Lake County elected officials are hopeful voters wont mind them switching parties next month. Lake County Clerk Robin OConnor -- elected in 2018 as a Democrat -- is seeking her next term as a Republican. And Lake County Superintendent of Schools Michael Karner -- appointed to the role as a Republican in 2021 -- is running for his first full term as a Democrat.

For an array of reasons, political candidates in Lake County and beyond are shunning the League of Women Voters this fall.

Voters eager to get their ballots in early headed to their local county clerks offices Thursday to cast their votes.

While not the lowest voter turnout ever in Illinois, election officials believe Tuesdays primary will wind up with fewer than 20% of voters statewide casting ballots.

Two new Lake County sheriff's canines were sworn in and over two dozen citizens and sheriff's employees were recognized at an awards ceremony in Waukegan Thursday afternoon.

While a national study shows increasing levels of threats against local election officials and workers, suburban election officials say that hasnt been the case here. Still, officials say they must be prepared

Lake County voters will decide several contested races in the June 28 primary election but only one will have countywide reach.

Deadline for the current round of applications is March 31