Registering to vote is the first step.
To register to vote in Illinois, you must:

• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be a resident of Illinois and of your election precinct at least 30 days before the next election
• Be at least 18 years old on or before the next election
• Cannot be serving a sentence of confinement in any penal institution as a result of a conviction of any crime
• Not claim the right to vote anywhere else

• Not sure about your voter registration status? Check HERE

Not sure where to vote?

Look up your polling place HERE

Each voting precinct is assigned to a polling place. The polling place is determined by the number of voters in each precinct, the size/location of the polling place facilities and expected voter turnout.

• If you’ve voted in Illinois before, you don’t need to provide ID to vote.
• If you’re a first-time voter who registered by mail, and didn’t provide your driver’s license number, state ID number, last 4 digits of your Social Security number, or a copy of a current ID or government document that shows your name and address when you registered, you’ll need to provide one of these when you vote:
  • You can use (i) a copy of a current and valid photo identification, (ii) a copy of a lease or contract for residence, student ID & mail addressed to your residence, or (iii) a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.
• Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. After voting provisionally, you will be told how to submit additional proof of registration to the election authority. The additional information must be received by the election authority no later than the close of business on the Tuesday following the election.