Election Day is coming up in Illinois, and Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin is seeking a third term after losing a bid for governor
Illinois voters will cast ballots Tuesday in a series of municipal elections that will decide everything from suburban mayors to tax increases and more.
While the city of Chicago will not be holding elections, many major suburbs like Aurora, Orland Park, Dolton, Waukegan and more will be.
Here’s what you need to know, and how you can find out what’s on your ballot.
What time do polls open and close in Illinois?
Polls on Election Day in Illinois will open at 6 a.m. They will remain open until 7 p.m.
Where do you vote?
Look up your polling place using this tool from the Illinois State Board of Elections.
You can also use this list of all the counties in NBC Chicago’s coverage area to help you out.
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What’s on the ballot?
Elections at several different levels of municipal government will take place. As a caveat, not all communities will have elections in all areas, and some races will not be contested by different parties.
Municipal:
-Communities will be tasked with voting on their mayors or presidents, as well as offices like clerk and treasurer. Others will get to choose members of their city councils or village boards.
Township:
-At the township level, supervisor elections will take place, with offices like clerk, assessor and highway commissioner also on ballots.
Park District:
-Commissioners on park district boards will also be voted on during the April elections.
Library District:
-Board members and commissioners for library districts will also be on the April ballot.
School Boards:
-Regional and local school board elections will take place during the April election cycle.
Community College Boards:
-Illinois community college boards will also have elections during the upcoming cycle.
Ballot questions and referendums to know
Dozens of suburban communities will face bond issues and tax questions on their ballots, according to the state of Illinois.
Kane County voters will be asked whether to raise their sales tax by .75%.
Some communities, including Bensenville, Maywood and Oglesby, will be asked whether to retain their current systems of municipal government.
River Forest voters will be asked whether to impose term limits on elected officials.
Here's a breakdown of some of the big ballot questions appearing on suburban ballots this Election Day, and how to find more information.
How to find what’s on your ballot by county:
How to get results
For local races, you can keep track of results here.
For the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election, NBC News and NBC Chicago will provide results Tuesday evening.
