The advisory referendum is not binding. But if passed later, Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration estimates the tax could generate $4.5 billion annually.

Check the crucial deadlines and instructions for registering to vote, absentee voting, and in-person early voting in Illinois, North Dakota, Florida, and Michigan.

Early voting began Thursday in Illinois, and Capitol News Illinois has launched an interactive Election Guide to help Illinoisans navigate the voting process. Illinois gives voters 40 days prior to Election Day to cast their ballot — in most jurisdictions.

The News-Democrat has contacted candidates running in state legislative races in the Nov. 5 election and asked them to complete a detailed questionnaire. The early voting period runs from Sept. 26 to Nov.

Thursday marks the first official date Illinoisans can cast their ballots in the 2024 election. State law allows Illinois citizens to vote in the 40 days prior to election day on November 5, and voters do not need to declare an excuse why they need to early vote.

Election Day is still 40 days away, but election season kicks off Thursday throughout much of Illinois. That’s when in-person early voting begins in many parts of the state, including the collar counties of DuPage,

Registered Illinois voters can cast their ballot Sept. 26 through Nov. 4, the day before Election Day, without having to provide a reason at the office of their local election authority or an early voting center. Curbside voting is also available at early voting sites.

America is just six weeks out from a day that only comes once every four years: Election Day. However, Thursday, people all across Illinois were able to cast their ballot on the first day of early voting.

Quickly find your county's official local elections authority in Illinois with our easy-to-use locator tool. Ensure you're prepared for upcoming elections.

Explore Illinois voting procedures with the CNI voting guide. Find answers to FAQs and use our look-up tool to connect with your county's election authority.

The FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating after election officials in states across the country received suspicious packages. On Friday, one of those packages arrived in Springfield at the Illinois State Board of Elections.