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

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.

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.

Early voting has started in Illinois! Explore the Capitol News Illinois Election Guide for vital voting information and local election authority details.

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.

Illinois' 2024 general election is right around the corner, with voters casting ballots in a wide variety of races.

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.

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.

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.

Early voting for the 2024 general election in Illinois begins Thursday for nearly all counties in the Chicago area, with the exception of one. According to officials, early voting sites open Thursday morning across multiple suburbs.

Early voting for the 2024 general election in Illinois begins Thursday for nearly all counties in the Chicago area, with the exception of one.