FEBRUARY 9:  First day you can request an application for an absentee ballot as a registered voter.  You can obtain the application by mail or in person from your local election authority.

FEBRUARY 21:  Last day to register to vote in the primary. If you are NOT sure of your voter status, please go to www.elections.il.gov and click “Registration and Polling Place Information” to verify your voter registration.  If you are not registered, moved, or changed your name, you can print the State of Illinois Voter Registration Card at www.elections.il.gov and click “Illinois Voter Registration Application.”

FEBRUARY 22-MARCH 13:  Grace period voter registration.  During the "grace period," you must register in person at your local election authority, and then immediately vote during that same visit.  You must bring two forms of identification with you, at least one of which must show your current address.

FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 15:  Early voting at selected locations.

MARCH 15:  Last day to request an application for an absentee ballot by mail.

MARCH 16-19:  In-person absentee voting (at the election board).

MARCH 20:  VOTE in the primary!