Politics & Government
Chicago Teens Get REAL IDs To Preregister To Vote
"I want to be able to preregister to vote tomorrow. And I'd like my voice to be heard," said senior Aiden Lott.
September 10, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) — Tuesday is National Teens Voter Registration Day, and beyond simply voting, Leo High School is pushing to empower young people to create change within their communities as students get their state IDs so they can preregister Tuesday.
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Sixteen-year-olds Steven and Stefan Jackson are twins at Leo High School, an all-male Catholic High School in Chicago's Auburn-Gresham neighborhood. This is the first time they're getting REAL ID.
"Personally speaking, I've never really owned a state ID. And the fact that my principal, who is a great guy, by the way, actually decided to bring out an entire van for us students to get a state ID," said Leo High School junior Steven Jackson.
