Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
Village Clerk
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Village Clerk
Inspection or copies of Village records may be obtained with a Freedom of Information (FOI) request forms and faxed to 847-540-1769. Request can be emailed foia@lakezurich.org
As of January 1st, 2026, Illinois Public Act 104-0438 requires FOIA requests shall appear in their entirety in the in the body of the email making the requests. Attachments or hyperlinks are no longer acceptable means for freedom of information requests. Please include as much information as possible.
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There are voter registrars at the Village Hall, Police Department, Ela Area Library, and the Ela Township Hall. You will need two pieces of identification showing your name and current address. Registration is open throughout the year except during the 28 days prior to an election, and reopens the second day following an election. For more voting information call the Lake County Clerk at 847-377-2410 or visitVillage Clerk