Early voter participation up heading into Election Day
Maria Chen
Maria Chen
Reporter · Decatur, IL
With a degree in Community Development from the University of Illinois, Maria has dedicated her 4 years of reporting to local grassroots movements and community engagement. Previously at the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette, she brings a deep knowledge of local cultures and neighborhoods.
More from Maria →Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM · 1 min read
After months of campaigning, Election Day has arrived. Polling places across the state are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.