How to register to vote by mail, and a big USPS change to note for 2026

Voting by mail has exploded in popularity in Illinois in recent years, and applications are now open to submit ballots for ...

Cook County clerk urges early mail-in voting amid USPS postmark change before March 17 primary

While the change might appear small, ballots mailed close to March 17 might not be postmarked by Election Day and therefore ...

Change to USPS postmark rules could have big impacts for mail-in voting

Election officials in Illinois are warning the public of the possible impacts of a change to the way the United States Postal Service postmarks mail.

USPS postmark change could 'threaten' mail-in voters, Cook County officials warn

The Illinois primary election will be held March 17. All mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within 14 days to be counted.

House Republicans unveil election reform bill dubbed Make Elections Great Again Act

House Republicans unveiled a sweeping elections reform bill Thursday that would mandate long-sought requirements like ...