Judges of elections are responsible for the administration of election procedures in the polling place on Election Day. They are in the position of ensuring that the election process is administered fairly and in accordance with the law.
Regular registration is open year round except during the 27-day period just prior to an election and during the 2-day period after each election (1 day after in Chicago).Grace period registration is an extension of the regular registration deadline from the 27th day prior to an election through Election Day. Grace period registration is only available in-person at sites authorized by each election authority.
Press Release: On June 05, 2015, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC), in conjunction with the Elmwood Park Police Department, conducted 20 underage compliance check(s). During the operation, there were 10 prior violator(s) re-tested for compliance.
Press Release: On June 09, 2015, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC), in conjunction with the Markham Police Department,conducted 12 underage compliance check(s). During the operation, there were 6 prior violator(s) re-tested for compliance.
The State Board of Elections is an independent state agency that was provided for by the 1970 Illinois Constitution to supervise the registration of voters and the administration of elections throughout the state.
Press Release: On June 09, 2015, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC), in conjunction with the Gurnee Police Department Investigations, conducted 9 underage compliance check(s). During the operation, there were no prior violator(s) re-tested for compliance.
The great majority of election officials are honest and dedicated; however, even the most honest election officials can make mistakes. Pollwatchers sometimes referred to as challengers, checkers or watchers, are election observers who aid in ensuring the free and fair conduct of elections. Pollwatchers may be in the polling place before the polls open, during the actual voting hours, and after the polls close.
Grace period registration is an extension of the regular registration deadline. Grace period registration authorizes each election authority to establish procedures for the registration of voters and for change of address during the period from the close of registration for an election through Election Day. Although the traditional voter registration period closes 28 days prior to the election, grace period registration extends that deadline from the 27th day prior to an election through Election Day. Grace period registration is only available in-person at designated sites.
Press Release: On June 05, 2015, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC), in conjunction with the Elmwood Park Police Department, conducted 20 underage compliance check(s). During the operation, there were 10 prior violator(s) re-tested for compliance.