Waukegan Alderperson Charged After Allegedly Casting Ballot in Dead Mother’s Name

Illinois Quick Hits: Waukegan official charged with casting dead mother's ballot

(The Center Square) – A Waukegan alderman has been arrested and charged with a felony after she allegedly used her dead mother’s ballot to cast a vote in the Illinois

Chicago-Area Democrat Alderwoman Arrested For Casting Ballot on Behalf of Her Deceased Mother * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila

A Chicago-area Alderwoman was arrested for casting a ballot for her deceased mother.

Waukegan alderperson accused of signing mail-in ballot with deceased mother's name

A north suburban alderperson is facing charges after being accused of falsifying an election ballot by signing a mail-in ballot with her deceased mother's name.

Illinois official charged after allegedly submitting dead mother’s mail-in ballot

Waukegan alderperson Sylvia Sims Bolton has been charged after authorities alleged she submitted a vote-by-mail ballot in her deceased mother's name during the 2026 primary.

Waukegan alderperson accused of mailing in vote on behalf of dead mother

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — An alderperson for the City of Waukegan was charged after allegedly mailing in a vote on behalf of her dead mother. Dr. Sylvia Sims Bolton was charged with knowingly falsifying election material, a felony, and disregarding election code, a misdemeanor. The investigation began in March, according to the Lake County clerk's office. According to [...]

Waukegan Ald. Sylvia Sims Bolton charged with casting dead mother’s ballot

Waukegan Ald. Sylvia Sims Bolton, 1st Ward, is facing a felony charge after, authorities say, she falsified election material in the March primary contest by casting a ballot on behalf of her dead mother.