Block Club Chicago · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILCHICAGO — Chicago voters largely support the state implementing an additional tax on millionaires, the creation of a standalone festival grounds and the resumption of gunshot detection technology throughout the city. That’s according to the results of several non-binding ballot referendums Chicagoans had the chance to vote on in Tuesday’s election. Voters got to weigh in on at least six questions, while some also saw ward or precinct-specific ones. Voters answered in the affirmative by wide margins on each ballot measure with more than 90 percent of the city’s 1,291 precincts having reported results as of 11 p.m. Tuesday’s referendums don’t trigger any automatic change in law or policy, but will likely be used by politicians and advocacy groups to make a case for some of the issues and ideas included. Below, read more about the questions and results.
La Raza · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILEn La Villita la comunidad se organizó para vigilar ante posible intimidación a votantes y en toda la ciudad los latinos votaron con orgullo cívico
The Triibe · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILMichelle Morales, president of Woods Fund Chicago and co-chair of the Chicago Racial Justice Pooled Fund, joined our ancestors on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Michelle modeled a brand of leadership that is as rare as it is vital. She was committed to uplifting the dignity of everyday people and led by example, calling each of us to deeper, more authentic servant leadership. Michelle had been behind the scenes and at the mic for many powerful political moments in Chicago. As a multi-hyphenate movement builder, her career spanned communities and issue areas. She taught young people in Humboldt Park, led the Illinois chapter of the Mikva Challenge and was an active community organizer for decades in Chicago’s Puerto Rican community. She worked to build power to free political prisoners, advocated for community development, education justice and economic justice, and ignited the power of young people at the helm of Mikva Challenge.
Block Club Chicago · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILCHICAGO — Many Illinois politicians had an early election night as they cruised to victory in non-competitive races. While much of the country followed hotly contested races that determined control of Congress, Illinois voters weighed in on races that featured heavy favorites or even no challenger. Those races include governor and senator, with JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton, respectively, who were both announced as winners moments after polls closed Tuesday. One of the most closely watched elections is for Chicago School Board, which is being fully elected for the first time after decades of mayoral control. The lack of competitive races could have contributed to mild voter turnout in Chicago. About 43 percent of Chicago voters turned out for Tuesday’s midterm general election, according to early results. That number is expected to rise as late arriving vote-by-mail ballots are tallied, but it is slightly below the voter turnout in the 2022 midterm and well below the 2018 midterms.
Chicago Reader · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILPeople can and will argue till the end of time about who’s the most important house-music DJ in Chicago history. But when it comes to steppin’, there is no debate. Sam Chatman named, nurtured, and benevolently ruled steppin’ culture for more than 50 years. Chatman’s dance ended on Thursday, October 22, ten years to the […]
FOX 32 Chicago · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILThe push is on to get the vote out for the mid-term elections in Illinois. CHICAGO - With Election Day approaching on Nov. 3, voters across the greater Chicago area can check their polling places online before heading to cast their ballots. The location where you vote depends on where you live, and election officials in Chicago and surrounding counties offer online tools to help residents find their assigned Election Day polling places. Voters can use their local election authority’s website to look up polling locations, with some counties also offering information about early voting sites, voter registration status and sample ballots. The information required varies by county, with some lookup tools asking for a voter’s name and address, while others may require a birthdate or additional identifying information. Illinois polling places What you can do: Here is a quick overview of how voters can find where to vote based on where they live.
NBC 5 Chicago · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILThere's only one more day of early voting for the 2026 midterm election in Illinois. Monday marks the final day to vote early ahead of Election Day Tuesday, with major races on the ballot including Illinois governor. Under Illinois state law, polls open at 6 a.m. on Election Day, and will remain open until 7 p.m. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Ahead of Nov. 3, here's what to know. Where to vote early near you: Find your polling place A "polling place lookup" feature is available on the Illinois State Board of Elections website. Simply enter your ZIP code and address on the website and click “submit” to see your polling place. In Chicago Chicago residents can vote at their designated polling place or at one of the 51 early voting centers across the city that will remain open through Election Day.