CHICAGO (CBS)– Early voting kicks off in suburban Cook County Wednesday.
The Skokie Courthouse is one of six locations with an option to vote in-person amid the pandemic. Other locations in suburban Cook County include the Bridgeview Courthouse, Rolling Meadows Courthouse, Maywood Courthouse and the Markham Courthouse.
READ MORE: Police Investigating 2 Fatal Shooting Incidents In West Pullman Less Than A Mile ApartThe line outside the Skokie Courthouse this morning as early voting in suburban Cook County begins.
This is one of six locations where you can vote today through Election Day. But starting October 19th, at least 50 locations will open up for voting. @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/dY4UGC8oaH
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Polls opened at 8:30 a.m. and lines formed early. Voters told CBS 2 they are willing to wait in line due to the importance of voting.
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