Illinois early voting for the 2026 primary begins for most counties in early February. Find out what your early voting dates are and where you can go cast a ballot below.
Illinois early voting for the 2026 primary is under way. Find out what your early voting dates are and where you can go cast a ballot below.CHICAGOFeb 12: Early boting begins at downtown locationsDowntown polling places:137 South State Street 69 W.
Washington Street, 6th Floor Feb. 12 - March 8Weekdays: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.March 9 â 16Weekdays: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.March 2: 50 Ward early voting beginsClick here for a full list of early voting locations by ward https://chicagoelections.gov/voting/early-votingMarch 2 - March 16:Weekdays: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.All polling places in Chicago are open on Election Day from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.COOK COUNTYMar. 2-16: Traditional early voting, in-person onlyClick here to see a complete list of Cook County early voting locations and hours LAKE COUNTYFeb. 5-27: Early in-person voting at the Lake County Courthouse18 N. County St., WaukeganMonday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Mar. 2-14: Early In-Person Voting across 11 sites in Deerfield, Mundelein, Ingleside, Gurnee, Lake Forest, Lake Villa, Libertyville, Deer Park, Wauconda, Prairie View & ZionMonday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.Sunday: ClosedClick here for a complete list of early voting polling places, their hours, and polling places with extended hours DUPAGE COUNTYEarly voting in DuPage County has been delayed until the second week of February due to unresolved candidate objections that are currently pending in court. The DuPage County Clerk said they will have updated early voting dates and sites on the County Clerk's website as soon as the court rules and ballots are finalized. Click here to find the latest information on early voting in DuPage County. CBS News Chicago will update this story when the official dates, locations and times are finalized. McHENRY COUNTYFeb. 5: Early In-Person voting begins at the McHenry County Election Center410 S. Eastwood Dr., WoodstockMonday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Mar. 2: Early in-person voting opens at 11 additional early-voting locationsClick here for a complete list of polling places, hours and extended hours WILL COUNTYFeb. 5: Early in-person voting begins at the Will County Clerk's Office302 N. Chicago St., JolietMonday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Mar. 2: Early in-person Voting begins at most village and city halls across the county Click here to find your nearest early voting polling place and their hours KANKAKEE COUNTYFeb. 5: Early in-person voting begins at the Kankakee County Clerk's Office189 E. Court St., Kankakee Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.Mar. 5-7: Early in-person voting at the Leo Hassett Community Building in Manteno 211 N Main St, MantenoThursday and Friday: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Mar. 9-14: Early in-person voting at the Bourbonnais Municipal Community Building700 Main St NW, BourbonnaisThursday and Friday: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.KANE COUNTYFeb 5: Early in-person voting at the Kane County Elections Main Office and Aurora Satellite siteKane County Clerk's Office: 719 S Batavia Ave, Bldg. B, Geneva Aurora Satellite Office: 5 E Downer Place, AuroraMonday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Mar. 2 - 16: Early in-person voting at all early voting polling placesClick here to see a complete list of Kane County early voting polling places and hours
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