Politics & Government

Election Day! Here's What You Need to Know

Polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and you can find results right here on your local Patch site.

Tuesday is election day, and this time around we are electing the people who will serve on our municipal, school board and park district boards.

So, here's what you need to know...

1) Not sure when you can vote? Polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Find out what's happening in Jolietwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

2) Not sure where you're supposed to vote? Just click here, type in your address and your polling place will appear.

3) Want to know who's on the ballot? Click here, scroll down to "contests and referenda" and click on "Will County candidates" and "Will County referenda."

Find out what's happening in Jolietwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

4) Have a problem when you get to the voting place? Call the Will County State's Attorney's election fraud hot line at 815-727-8872.

5) Want to follow the results as they come in or get the final numbers? Check your local Patch site or local Patch Facebook page Tuesday night. We'll be updating the numbers all night long and will post finals when they're available.


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