New citizens urged to vote at Grayslake naturalization ceremony: ‘You are an inspiration to us’

New citizens urged to vote at Grayslake naturalization ceremony: ‘You are an inspiration to us’

Ana Nunez of Round Lake Heights arrived in the United States from Mexico 32 years ago, became a legal resident and, on Dec. 11, 2025, took her oath to become a U.S. citizen. Shortly after she became an American, she said she registered to vote. “I feel more comfortable, and I need to vote for a better process,” she said. “I feel better because this is an important opportunity in my life, becoming a citizen.” Nunez was one of 19 new U.S. citizens…