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Use the maps to find the legislators representing you. You can search for Illinois state senators, house representatives and Chicago alderman.
Violent crime up 18%, arrests down 43% in Chicago over 10 years
Mar 12, 2024 · The institute analysis showed a 18% increase in violent crimes since 2013, with a 33% decline in the number of arrests. Arrest rates hit their lowest levels in a decade in 2023, with just 10.8% of ...
Frequently asked questions about voting in Illinois
Oct 29, 2020 · Answer: Yes. Simply bring in your mail-in ballot to your polling place and exchange it for an in-person ballot. Question: I’m not sure if I’m registered. Can I still vote? Answer: Eligible ...
Where to vote early in Illinois
Oct 7, 2020 · Simply click here and enter your information. Voting early is a good way to cast your vote in person yet avoid crowds and make sure your voice is heard by Nov. 3. It gives those worried about mail ...
Illinois early voting starts as vote-by-mail ballots go out
September 26, 2024. With 40 days until the election, Illinois residents can vote early at their local county clerks’ office. Vote-by-mail ballots should arrive soon, but there is still time to ...
Everything you need to know about Illinois unemployment
Sep 13, 2021 · 6/23/21: Illinois lost jobs in May as the state’s workers found themselves facing a tougher job hunt than workers in other states. Illinois unemployment fund faces potential $8 billion deficit ...
How to use Illinois’ new permanent vote-by-mail system
Aug 10, 2022 · There are three ways you can request a vote-by-mail application and return it to your local election authority. First, complete an application to vote by mail online if your local election ...
How do I verify my vote was counted in Illinois?
Oct 9, 2020 · After you have cast a vote by mail ballot, you have the ability to verify that your ballot was received and counted. You may call your local election authority to verify this information. Click ...
Chicago sees total crime drop, but most-violent crimes up over …
Oct 12, 2023 · Other major crime categories declined. Cases of burglary, robbery, theft and battery all declined during the decade. Theft was the most common crime and was nearly one of every four crimes ...
What is Amendment 1, an Illinois constitutional amendment on …
CHICAGO (Nov. 8, 2021) – In one year, on Nov. 8, 2022, Illinois voters will determine the fate of Amendment 1, a ballot measure that would enshrine collective bargaining rights in the Illinois ...