A suburban Chicago elected official is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after investigators say she tried to cast a vote using her deceased mother’s name during Illinois’ 2026 primary election. Sylvia Sims Bolton, a 67-year-old alderperson who represents Waukegan’s 1st Ward, was charged with one felony count of mutilation of election material and one misdemeanor … Continue reading NEW: Democrat Politician Caught Submitting Dead Parent’s Ballot