Citizen frustration with their government has never been higher. Grassroots efforts have sprung up across the nation to demand change or hold incumbent elected officials accountable.

If November 2, 2010 is to be the benchmark date for a renewed representative government voters must turnout in numbers for an election that normally they do not.

The first step is to register to vote. The deadline is this Tuesday, October 5, 2010. Eligible voters may register to vote at the following locations: City, Village and Township Clerks, most area banks, Kishwaukee College and Northern Illinois University, Public Libraries, Secretary of State Driver’s License Facility and Republican and Democratic Party Representatives.