Evergreen Park 2026 Voter Guide: Everything You Need To Know

EVERGREEN PARK, IL—The general election isn’t until Nov. 3, but limited early voting is underway at Cook County suburban courthouses and downtown Chicago at 69 W. Washington St. Traditional early voting expands to suburban Cook County from Oct. 19 to Nov. 2.

The hottest races in the Illinois midterm are the gubernatorial race between incumbent J.B. Pritzker (D), who is running for his third term, and former state representative Darren Bailey (R).

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D), former Illinois Republican Chair Don Tracy (R) and third-party candidate Whitefield Harrington Jr. are running to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Richard Durbin, who announced his retirement earlier this year.

Races to watch in Evergreen Park:

IL-01 Congressional District

Jonathan Jackson (D)*

Christian Maxwell (R)

IL-06 Congressional District

Sean Casten (D)*

Niki Conforti (R)

Illinois Senate, 18th District

Fran Hurley (D)

Christine McGovern-Shanahan ®

Illinois House, 28th District

Robert “Bob” Rita, D, unopposed

Illinois House, 35th District

Mary Gill (D)*

David Dewar ®

Illinois House, 36th District

Rick Ryan (D)*

David Sheppard (R)

Referenda

Voters residing in communities served by Moraine Valley Community College will be asked to vote yes or no to a $115 million bond referendum that will enable the college to add a building to the Palos Hills campus to accommodate the continuing growth of its career-ready programs:

“Shall Moraine Valley Community College District No. 524, County of Cook and State of Illinois, build, equip, renovate, and repair buildings of the District for programs including but not limited to: automation and engineering technology, fire science, emergency medical services, automotive, HVAC/refrigeration, and welding, and issue its bonds to the amount of $115,000,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?”

Cook County voters will be asked to vote on an advisory question whether the state should adopt a "Millionaire Amendment," which would add a 3% income tax surcharge on millionaires and use 50% of the revenue to provide property tax relief, and 50% to improve state funding for public education.

Evergreen Park voters will be asked to approve $68 million in bonds for a new middle school to replace Central Middle School.

“Shall the Board of Education of Evergreen Park School District Number 124, Cook County, Illinois, build and equip a school building to replace the Central Middle School Building, including construction of secured entryways, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance measures, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning spaces, a gymnasium, and a storm shelter, and installation of safety and security systems, and technology infrastructure and equipment; improve the site thereof, including reconfiguration of parking lots and drop-off/pick-up zones; and issue its bonds in the amount of $68,000,000 for the purpose of paying the costs thereof?”

Early Voting

Limited early voting got underway Oct. 7 and will be available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at all five suburban Cook County Circuit Courthouse locations and in downtown Chicago at 69 W. Washington.

All registered voters are eligible to vote at any Cook County early voting center. The Cook County Clerk's Office offers additional information about voter registration and finding your polling place on Election Day.

Traditional early voting in Evergreen Park starts Oct. 19 and continues through Nov. 4. Voters do not need to give a reason why they cannot make it to the polls on election day, nor do they need a government ID.

If you’re planning to take advantage of early voting in Oak Lawn, please note that the early voting polling place has moved to the Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave.

There are 51 early voting locations in suburban Cook County, including the Bridgeview, Markham, Maybrook, Skokie and Rolling Meadows courthouses.

Voter registration is also available at early voting sites, but you need to fill out an application and vote that day. If you register to vote in person, you’ll need two forms of ID, and at least one must show your current address.

Find a convenient location near you on the Cook County Clerk's website. Early voting sites will be open during the following hours:

• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19 through Oct. 23, Oct. 26 to Oct. 30
• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 24, Oct. 31 and until 7 p.m. Nov. 2
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 and Nov. 1

Early voting will expand to these locations starting Oct. 19:

• Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave.
• Alsip Village Hall, 4500 W. 123rd St.
• Crestwood Civic Center, 13820 S. Cicero Ave.
• Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St.
• Burbank (Prairie Trails Library Dist.), 8449 S. Moody Ave.

Mail-in ballot drop boxes are also available at the Cook County Clerk's Office and at Oak Lawn Public Library.

Voter Registration

If you’re not registered to vote, you can register online through Oct. 18. Voter registration is also available at early voting sites, but you need to fill out an application and vote that day. Voters can also register to vote on election day at their regular polling place.

If registering to vote at an early voting site, prospective voters are required to provide a valid photo ID to an election official before receiving a ballot to vote early. Valid forms of ID include a current driver's license or state ID, university/college ID or another government-issued ID with a photo, such as a passport.

Request A Mail-In Ballot

The last day to request a mail-in ballot, including military and overseas voters, is Oct. 29; the last day to postmark a mail-in ballot is Nov. 3.

Check Your Registration/Sample Ballot

You can check your voter registration, find your polling place and see your sample ballot here.

Other independent or minor-party candidates may appear in some statewide contests. Voters should consult their sample ballot for the complete candidate list.

Election Day

Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5. If you are already in line to vote when the polls close, you can still vote—so don't leave!

If you don't know your polling place, find it here.

Here's a look at what's on the ballot in Illinois for the Nov. 3 General Election.

For full coverage of the 2026 election in Illinois, go here.