Time to vote

As adults and, most importantly, as residents of the greatest city in America, we should be responsible and get out this month and vote. As you have been hearing on the news, the race for Mayor of Chicago is happening now! I always know it’s time to vote when I see the giant campaign signs outside of homes around the city. We have the choice of five declared candidates incumbent Mayor Rahm Emanuel, city commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Ald. Robert Fioretti, political activist William “Dock” Walls, and  Willie Wilson, a medical supply company executive. Personally, I am surprised by the fact that all candidates are Democrats but their plans and methods for our city are different.

Early voting started Feb. 9 and runs through Feb. 21. There are over 50 locations to choose from and I am sure there is one near your home because every Ward in the city has a separate location. All locations are open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Election Day is Feb. 24. Make sure you are registered to vote!

Matthew Maggit is a sophomore in accounting in the College of Business Administration. Matthew decided to come to UIC because of the business program’s reputation and because he wanted to study at a campus with a diverse atmosphere. He likes how close the campus is to downtown Chicago and the Willis Tower. In his free time, he loves to surround myself with loved ones, and he enjoys sports and going to the gym.