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Illinois Schools Empower Teens to Vote | Peoria News
Illinois just made it easier for teens to vote—starting at school. The Young Voter Empowerment Act, signed last month, requires high schools to offer voter registration to 18-year-olds right when they’re turning legal. Named after civil rights icon Jesse Jackson Senior, the law aims to boost youth turnout by bringing the ballot box to classrooms. With only 39% of 18-year-olds registered in Peoria County, this move could change the game—giving students their first civic step right where they’re already spending time: school. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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