'Stroll To The Polls' Event At Oak Forest City Hall

OAK FOREST, IL— An early voting kick off event will take place at the Oak Forest City Hall, 15440 S. Central Ave. on Monday, Oct. 19. The event begins at 8 a.m.

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller (D-6th) is hosting the suburban Cook early voting kick-off event, with Mayor Henry Kuspa, Dana London from Cook County Clerk's office, Karen Wingfield-Bond, Clerk-Village of Lynwood, and Joan Klarich from the League of Women Voters – Palos Orland League.

"The most fundamental right in a democracy is the right to vote." Miller said. "Let us not forget that not all citizens were afforded that right in this country, rather it took decades of struggle to attain that right, and we must never take it for granted."

"I’m reminded of the late great Civil Rights Leader, Voting Rights Champion and Congressman John Lewis who said, 'The vote is precious. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democratic society, and we must use it,'" Miller said.

For inquiries and to confirm attendance, email:

ryan.washabaugh@cookcountyil.gov.