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Voters across Illinois can now request a mail-in ballot for the general election in November.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday approved a massive expansion in voting by mail, a plan derided by Republicans nationally.

With less than six months to go until the general election and with concerns over social distancing at polling places, some Illinois leaders are pushing to significantly expand the use of vote-by-mail ballots. NBC 5 Investigates’ Katie Kim has more details.

A voter from a precinct on Chicago’s West Side recently tested positive for the coronavirus, and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Sunday it may change the way Illinoisans are used to voting this coming Election Day. As the state continues to approach it’s projected peak in coronavirus cases, the number of tests hit its highest number in the last...

Election day in Illinois is here, with voters across the state heading to the polls. Here’s a look at some essential resources to help you prepare to cast your ballot —

Illinois’ primary Election Day falls on March 17, when voters will head to the polls to cast their ballots in several big races. Here are a few big contests to keep an eye on as results roll in —

Dozens of early voting locations across Chicago officially opened their doors on Monday, giving voters who have already made up their minds a chance to hit the ballot box ahead of the rush.

Planning to vote in Illinois’ primary election on March 17? If so, do you know where?

As the contentious primary for the Democratic nomination for president marches on, it seems increasingly likely that Illinois will vote when the race is still wide open, potentially having a decisive impact – even though the state’s Election Day is relatively late in the game.

Dozens of early voting locations across Cook County officially open their doors Monday, giving voters who have already made up their minds a chance to hit the ballot box ahead of the rush.

Already made up your mind on who to vote for – and want to avoid the Election Day rush? You can vote early at dozens of locations across Chicago’s suburban counties every day through March 16.

Illinois’ primary Election Day falls on March 17, when voters will head to the polls to cast their ballots in several races. Here are a few big contests to keep an eye on.

Dozens of early voting locations across Chicago officially open their doors on Monday, giving voters who have already made up their minds a chance to hit the ballot box ahead of the rush.

With so many important political races happening across Illinois, it can be tough to keep track of every name on the ballot. That’s why we’ve created a tool to help you learn who your representatives are – and who’s running against them – before you head to your polling place.

In addition to voting for their candidates of choice, many Chicago-area voters will have a chance to weigh in on various referendum questions using their ballots for the Illinois primary elections on March 17.

The new location at Clark and Lake will feature new touchscreens and ballot scanners. NBC5’s Kye Martin reports.

A mistake in Illinois’ automatic voter registration system could mean deportation, criminal charges or both for a handful of immigrants who cast ballots. Hundreds of people who acknowledged that they weren’t U.S. citizens were mistakenly registered. Sixteen of them voted. The fiasco has triggered a partisan battle, infuriated voter advocacy groups and forced immigrant rights activists to do damage...

Along with a new decade, 2020 also brings a presidential election on the horizon. What are some of the important dates you need to know? They’ll be here sooner than you might think.

James Allen, spokesman for the Chicago Board of Elections, walks us through the process of voting on the city’s newest ballot machines.