March 19 marks the first day of spring and is Election Day for the Illinois primaries. 

Polls are now open for the Illinois 2024 primary election. Voters across the state will weigh in on local referendums and choose their preferred nominees in all races, including the presidential race in November.

Park Forest Village Hall is one of many polling stations in the area. Rich Township Precinct 8 and 9 voters can vote at village hall until 7 p.m.

To vote on Tuesday, Illinois voters must declare their choice of ballot when they arrive at their polling place. 

Registering to vote in Illinois:

Voters in Illinois who still need to register can take advantage of the grace period and same-day voter registration.

Residents seeking to register to vote must:

•  Be a United States citizen
• Must be 18 years of age or older on Election Day
• Must live in their precinct for at least 30 days before an election
• Must not be serving a prison sentence as a result of a criminal conviction
• May not claim the right to vote anywhere else

What to bring to vote in person?

If you are registered to vote at your current address, you will not need to bring a government-issued photo I.D. to vote. Still, it could be helpful if any questions arise about your registration, address, or signature.

If you register to vote on the day of the election or need to change your registration, such as a new address or a legally changed name, you can do so but will require two forms of I.D.

Finally, voters can bring notes into the booth with information on which candidates they'll be voting for.

For more information on where to vote, click the following links.

Cook County residents: https://www.cookcountyclerkil.gov/

Will County residents: https://www.willcountyclerk.gov/march-19-2024-general.../