Illinois early voting starts as vote-by-mail ballots go out

By Patrick Andriesen

09/26/2024

With 40 days until the election, Illinois residents can vote early at their local county clerks’ office. Vote-by-mail ballots should arrive soon, but there is still time to apply for one.

TAGS: early voting, vote-by-mail

How do I vote by mail in Illinois?

By Patrick Andriesen

09/19/2024

Voting by mail allows Illinoisans to cast their ballots in the upcoming election without making a trip to the polls. Here’s what you need to know.

TAGS: vote-by-mail

How do I vote early in Illinois?

By Patrick Andriesen

09/16/2024

Illinois has made it easier to register to vote, but finding your in-person voting place before Election Day can be a headache. Here’s a breakdown to make it easier.

TAGS: election, voting

What dates should I know this election?

09/11/2024

There are a lot of important dates and deadlines for voters surrounding Election Day. Here's what you need to know before and after Nov. 5.

Editorial: Voters send loud message to Mayor Johnson, his Chicago Teachers Union allies

By Hilary Gowins

03/19/2024

In 2020, 70% of Chicago voters approved the failed statewide progressive income tax. But on March 19, they rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson’s real estate transfer tax hike. This is a resounding defeat for Johnson and his allies in the Chicago Teachers Union.

TAGS: Chicago, CTU: Chicago Teachers Union, taxes

Illinois Primary Election Day: How to vote

By Dylan Sharkey

03/18/2024

March 19 is Primary Election Day in Illinois. Here’s a guide on how, when and where to vote.

TAGS: Chicago

Illinois again seeing one of most-contested elections in 2 decades

By Joe Tabor, Perry Zhao

12/12/2023

Illinois politicians have worked hard to protect incumbent state lawmakers and discourage newcomers. But that is changing for the second election cycle in a row as more Illinoisans work to get into the Illinois General Assembly.

Over 102K more Chicagoans voted by mail than 4 years earlier

By Patrick Andriesen, Jon Josko

04/27/2023

While total Chicago voter turnout hit a high April 4, in-person voting on Election Day reached the lowest level in Chicago mayoral runoff history. Most Chicagoans voting did so early or by mail.

TAGS: vote-by-mail

Nearly 3-in-5 Chicagoans voted early or by mail in Feb. 28 primary

By Patrick Andriesen, Jon Josko

04/05/2023

Chicago Board of Elections stats show nearly 57% Chicagoans voted early or by mail in the primary election Feb. 28. Almost three times more voters cast their ballot by mail than during the 2o19 primary.

TAGS: vote-by-mail

How to vote in 2023 Chicago runoff election

By Hannah Schmid

03/21/2023

Early voting and voting by mail is underway in Chicago for the April 4 runoff election, including the mayoral runoff between Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson.

TAGS: Chicago, vote-by-mail

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Illinois early voting starts as vote-by-mail ballots go out

How do I vote by mail in Illinois?

How do I vote early in Illinois?

What dates should I know this election?

Editorial: Voters send loud message to Mayor Johnson, his Chicago Teachers Union allies

Illinois Primary Election Day: How to vote

Illinois again seeing one of most-contested elections in 2 decades

Over 102K more Chicagoans voted by mail than 4 years earlier

Nearly 3-in-5 Chicagoans voted early or by mail in Feb. 28 primary

How to vote in 2023 Chicago runoff election

Taxed out: 10 reforms to stop Illinois from losing people and jobs

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