Everything You Need to Know to Vote in the 2024 Illinois Primary Election

Tuesday, March 19, is notable for two reasons: It marks the first day of Spring and the 2024 Illinois primary election.& President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have been declared the presumptive nominees for their respective parties ahead of the November Presidential election.& However, Illinois voters, particularly those in Chicago, will get to decide highly consequential local races and a hotly debated real estate transfer tax.& Though early voting ended on March 18, Illinois residents can still register to vote and vote on primary day. If you’re headed to the polls on Tuesday, here’s what you need to know: The What and When of Illinois Primary Election Day: The 2024 Illinois primary election takes place on Tuesday, March 19. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. To find out where to vote, click here to look up your polling place.& For election information, visit the Illinois State Board of Election site at https://www.elections.il.gov. To find out which candidates are running and for what office and party, head to https://www.elections.il.gov. You can also visit this link for important election dates and deadlines.& For additional information by county, click the county name:& Cook County DuPage County Grundy...