The COVID-19 pandemic is creating challenges for the Cook County Clerk’s office as Election Day, Tuesday, March 17, nears.
On Saturday, County Clerk Karen Yarbrough issued a call for election judges. Election judges typically are older, and those over 60 have been more susceptible to serious illness from COVID-19.
“We are waiving all training requirements and paying $150 for working on Election Day,” she said on the clerk’s office website. “If you can help, 1)…
