2019 Voters Guide: Chicago Heights

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL — Election Day is Tuesday, April 2. This year, Chicago Heights voters will be electing a mayor, clerk and treasurer. The mayor's race is a contested race. Voters also will vote for aldermen in seven wards, with 12 candidates vying for those seats. There also are four write-in candidates for mayor and two for city clerk.
(Update: An earlier version of this story said five candidates were running for mayor. Joshua Deabels no longer is running for the mayoral seat)

Here's what you need to know before you head to the polls.

Voting logistics
Not registered to vote? Illinois is among the states that permits same-day registration. However, you can also register ahead online or in person. The Cook County Clerk's Office explains what you need to do that. Residents also can register to vote in person at the village hall. Not sure if you're registered? You can go here to check.

Polls are open on April 2 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Check back at Patch on voting day for early results and elections news.

What's on the ballot? Check out Patch's candidate profiles.
Mayor
David A. Gonzalez (did not submit profile to Patch. See below.)
Arthur W. Wiggins, Jr.

Clerk
Lori J. Wilcox

Treasurer
Jim Dee

Alderman

Ward 1
Renee Smith

Ward 2
Sonia Perez (I)

Ward 3
Wanda Rodgers (I)
Willie Robinson
Denise Manuel

Ward 4
Christopher Baikauskas
Jason M. Amos

Ward 5
Richard J. Amadio, Jr. (I)
George Brassea

Ward 6
Vincent J. Zaranti (I)

Ward 7
John D. Daniel, Jr.
Kelli M. Merrick

Write-in candidates
Joshua Deabel, Mayor (Full Term) (I-alderman) NOTE: Although his name may have appeared on early-voting ballots, he no longer is running for the position.
Sebastian Calvin Ghiles, Mayor (Full Term)
Clarise Hall, Mayor (Full Term)
Angela Mattio, Mayor (Full Term)
Robert McCoy, City Clerk (Full Term)
Larecia N Tucker, City Clerk (Full Term)
Joseph A. Turza, Mayor (Full Term)

More election coverage
'Teflon' Chicago Heights Mayor Gonzalez Unfazed By Challengers
Art Wiggins Wants To Fight Politicking As Chicago Heights Mayor
Brassea, Amadio 5th Ward Race Is One To Watch In Chicago Heights

We'll continue to cover the candidates and election through April.