Civics & Voting
Library resources can help you get registered to vote, find polling places, learn about candidates and elected officials, access fact‑checking tools and track legislation.
Register & Learn
Voting Resources
Voting Resources
- Access your voter information to find your early voting site, discover your polling location, learn about your ballot status and to see a sample ballot.
- Find your elected officials at the local, state and federal levels.
- Learn about the candidates from their websites, social media, press, endorsers and Board of Elections for comprehensive, nonpartisan information about the candidates and referendums on your ballot.
- Learn about the judicial candidates around Cook County.
Fact Checking Websites
Fact Checking Websites
- Ballotpedia Illinois is a nonpartisan and nonprofit online encyclopedia of American politics and elections.
- AP Fact Check debunks false and misleading claims.
- OpenSecrets breaks down campaign contributions to political candidates and from organizations.
Follow the Legislative Process
Follow the Legislative Process
- Follow state law at the Illinois General Assembly and track bills with their Legislative Reports.
- Track federal legislation in both the House of Representatives and Senate at Congress.gov.
- Congressional Research Service Reports from the Library of Congress examine issues from all perspectives to inform lawmakers throughout the process of drafting, debating, passing and enacting legislation.