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Illinois election 2026: How to research the local judges on your ballot

CBS NewsNov 2

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Yahoo SportsNov 2

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NBC 5 ChicagoNov 2

Illinois Election Day guide: What time polls open, what you need to vote and more

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Chicago TribuneNov 2

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ABC7 ChicagoNov 2

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FOX 32 ChicagoNov 2

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PatchNov 2

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NBC 5 ChicagoNov 2

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AxiosNov 2

Illinois candidates take different paths on final campaign day

PatchNov 2

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NBC 5 ChicagoNov 2

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Chicago Sun-TimesNov 2

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CBS NewsNov 2

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