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Orr: One Vote Really Does Matter In Many Local Elections
If you think your one vote doesn’t matter, just take a look at some of this week’s election results.
Lists Detailing Voter History Mailed To Residents Of South Suburb
On election day, CBS 2’s Mai Martinez found some voters in Frankfort, IL who say someone is trying to shame them into voting.
Say “Sayonara” To One Of Monopoly’s Game Tokens
That’s right, Hasbro is updating those tiny, metal pieces you move around the board in Monopoly. This isn’t an arbitrary process, they’re asking fans to vote on which classic tokens should stay and which new tokens should win a permanent spot on the Monopoly board.
Opinion: Go vote.
Now, the question is: Is the country better off than it was four years ago? Anyone – including you – can answer that question.
Opinion: Early Voting Is Getting Ridiculous
Now, this early voting trend that is sweeping the country is getting as ridiculous as being gifted for Christmas or one’s birthday 35 days in advance. There is much “shifty” benefit for the Democrats since they’re pushing for it.
Opinion: Keystone Election Kops
Republican Pennsylvania State Representative Mike Turzai gives away true intent of Republicans’ new voter ID laws.
Few Problems, Few Voters Reported At Polls
It appears that if you don’t have a lot of voters, you don’t have a lot of problems.
Chicago Election Officials Hope Voters Turn Out Tuesday
Chicago election officials say they have 500 different ballots ready to go, and they are hoping that the ballots get used in the primary Tuesday.
Election Board Chairman: Interest Still Lacking In Primary
The March 20 Illinois primary election is fast approaching, and so far, the head of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners says the campaign isn’t stirring much excitement among voters.
Should Registering To Vote Be Made Easier?
With voter registrations still on the low side, local elections officials are debating whether it should be easier for people to register.
Illegal Immigrant Arrested For Voting In Grayslake
Immigration officials have arrested an illegal immigrant from the Philippines living in Grayslake on vote fraud charges.
Wisconsin Dems Who Hid Out In Illinois Can’t Vote
The Democratic senators are back and Gov. Scott Walker’s budget plan has passed, but there is more trouble brewing now in Wisconsin.
CBS 2 School: Back To The Future Of Voting
On Nov. 5, 1985, Back to the Future’s Marty McFly journeyed to his 1955 hometown. The 2 Teachers just wish he would have also inspired the future of how we vote.
7 Suburban Precincts To Stay Open Late For Voting
A judge has ordered that seven precincts in suburban Cook County are to stay open for voting until 8 p.m. Tuesday due to opening late, according to a release from the Cook County Clerk’s office.
Chicago Voters Turn Out In Strong Numbers
The polls opened at 6 a.m. on this crisp fall Tuesday, and officials say voters are turning out in impressive numbers.
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- State Discontinues Healthcare Funding For Disabled Stroke VictimUnconscionable. That's what a doctor calls a state decision to cut care funding for a patient.311
- Teen Says He Got E. Coli From Burrito At Lombard RestaurantA local teen says he got sick because of a burrito he ate from a local restaurant that's now the focus of an e coli outbreak.158
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