New voters regularly move to Illinois hoping to exercise their right to vote. Here’s what you should know about being registered in two states and how to cast a ballot in Illinois.
Mia Sato
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What the Gov: If I Voted Republican in a Primary, Can I Vote Democrat in the General?
Illinois primary elections force voters to ask for a partisan ballot. From primaries to the general in November, here’s what you should know about party identification and voting.
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What the Gov: Is the Illinois Board of Elections Ready For Hackers in November?
The state diagnosed problems and got federal money to address them. But the election is just weeks away and the state is racing to scale cybersecurity programs statewide, especially for local bodies with the greatest need. It’s unclear whether they’ll get this done by Nov. 6.
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How BGA Took Its Story on Failing CHA Elevators Offline to Reach Seniors in Public Housing
We realized many seniors living in Chicago public housing might not ever see our story about the failing elevators in their buildings. So we brought the story to them.