How Is Voting Going In Homer Glen, Lockport: Tell Us

HOMER GLEN-LOCKPORT, IL — After a marathon political campaign, Election Day 2020 is finally here.

This year's election might look a bit different because of the pandemic. Record numbers of people have already voted early and by mail.

But if you're heading out to the polls to vote in person -- or have already voted today -- we want to hear from you.

What was your experience like at your polling place? Did you encounter long lines or significant wait times?

Share your experiences and comments by emailing andrea.earnest@patch.com or in the comments below.

If you still plan to vote in person, polls in Illinois are open through 7 p.m. Go here for more information on how and where to vote in-person.

Record voter turnout is expected across the nation, fueled by a contentious presidential race. Republican President Donald Trump faces former Vice President Joe Biden in the race for the White House.

Voting In Homer Glen, Lockport: Everything You Need To Know

In addition to voting on president, some state and local races, voters are being asked to vote on the Graduated Income Tax Amendment.

• A "yes" vote supports repealing the state's constitutional requirement that the state personal income tax be a flat rate and instead allow the state to enact legislation for a graduated income tax.
• A "no" vote opposes this constitutional amendment, thus continuing to require that the state personal income tax be a flat rate and prohibit a graduated income tax.

Will County races include:

• Chief Executive Officer: Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant or Nick Ficarello
• Circuit Clerk: Andrea Lynn Chasteen or Anthony Granata
• Coroner: Laurie Summers or James Piacentini
• County Auditor: Kevin "Duffy" Blackburn or James Buiter
• Recorder of Deeds: Karen Stukel or Gretchn Fritz
• State's Attorney: James Glasgow

Homer Township voters will also have two referendum questions on their ballots, both from Homer Township. The first is a proposition to abolish the Road District, and the second is an advisory proposition to pursue grant funding to construct a multipurpose building.

Shall the Road District of the Township of Homer be abolished with all the rights, powers, duties, assets, property, liabilities, obligations, and responsibilities beingassumed by the Township of Homer?

Shall the Homer Township Board in accordance with its Open Space Program pursue grant funding WITHOUT increasing or adding any new real estate taxes, for the purposes of constructing a multipurpose, pole barn style structure to be used for educational, environmental, recreational and social community activities?