We asked our neighbors what’s on their minds Election Day. Here’s what they told us.

Today is Election Day.

We interviewed residents on the North Side and South Side to find out what’s on their minds.

Here’s what they told us. “As I got older, I started to educate myself on political issues and realized that not voting was not a representation of my beliefs.” Sean Bussey, 32 “I’m not voting, but not because I don’t want to. I’m not voting because I am undocumented.” Luscely Flores, 26 “I’ve voted ever since I was 18. I remember my mom taking us to the polls.” Daniel Easter, 26 “I’m not looking to elected officials to fix our problems … they got elected to fix our problems and they’re still here.” Dayona Rimmer, 20 “I would vote if I could, it’s necessary to change the people in charge if we don’t agree with them,” Emma Medrano, 45 Previous Next “As I got older, I started to educate myself on political issues and realized that not voting was not a representation of my beliefs.” Sean Bussey, 32 “I’m not voting, but not because I don’t want to. I’m not voting because I am undocumented.” Luscely Flores, 26 “I’ve voted ever since I was 18. I remember my mom taking us to the polls.” Daniel Easter, 26 “I’m not looking to elected officials to fix our problems … they got elected to fix our problems and they’re still here.” Dayona Rimmer, 20 “I would vote if I could, it’s necessary to change the people in charge if we don’t agree with them,” Emma Medrano, 45 Previous Next “I am voting to make our community a better place. I really care about our community, and I want to see change in our experiences and living situations.” Aliyah Winckler, 18, student “I am voting, but I initially wasn’t going to because it never feels like promises are kept once candidates are elected. But when I thought about all those who’ve died for this right, I changed my mind.” Ladonna Foster, 59, Westlawn resident council member “I am voting because I see it as seed planting. A vote today can make change tomorrow. So, for me, it’s like a lottery and hoping we’ll make some change.” J. Moris, 41, truck driver “I am voting. I initially wasn’t going to, but I was able to meet with one of the candidates personally and talk to him. I’m still wary, but I am going to vote.” Jackie Burrell, 59, Westlawn resident council president “I am voting because we stand on the backs of those that suffered for us to have this privilege. When I look at all the Black people in powerful positions, it inspires me.” Anita Winston, 68, BLOC ambassador “I’m voting because my vote counts. There are major issues like Social Security and abortion that I care about and want to have a say in.” Vernita Farr, 35, community worker “I am voting because I need to be in charge of making (sure) there are people in leadership whose values align with mine.” Adrian Spencer Good, 46, community worker “I’m voting because I believe people have rights over what they decide to do with their minds and bodies. Even though it seems pointless sometimes, it’s the only way I know how to make things fair for people.” Barbara Neal, 52, Food pantry assistant Previous Next “I am voting to make our community a better place. I really care about our community and I want to see change in our experiences and living situations.” Aliyah Winckler, 18, Student “I am voting but I initially wasn’t going to because it never feels like promises are kept once candidates are elected. But when I thought about all those who’ve died for this right, I changed my mind.” Ladonna Foster, 59, Westlawn resident council member “I am voting because I see it as seed planting. A vote today can make change tomorrow. So, for me, it’s like a lottery and hoping we’ll make some change.” J.Moris, 41, Truckdriver “I am voting. I initially wasn’t going to but I was able to meet with one of the candidates personally and talk to him. I’m still wary but I am going to vote.” Jackie Burrell, 59, Westlawn resident council president “I am voting because we stand on the backs of those that suffered for us to have this privilege. When I look at all the Black people in powerful positions, it inspires me.” Anita Winston, 68, BLOC Ambassador “I’m voting because my vote counts. There are major issues like Social Security and abortion that I care about and want to have a say in.” Vernita Farr, 35, Community work “I am voting because I need to be in charge of making (sure) there are people in leadership whose values align with mine. I’m looking leadership whose going to work on issues that connect to my life and my family.” Adrian Spencer Good, 46, Community work “I’m voting because I believe people have rights over what they decide to do with their minds and bodies. Even though it seems pointless sometimes, it’s the only way I know how to make things fair for people.” Barbara Neal, 52, Food pantry assistant Previous Next