vote early

Early voting and vote-by-mail have started quickly in Tazewell County, and county clerk John Ackerman tells the county board he has concerns about why so many are voting early.

The delay stems from an ongoing statewide court case involving Republican gubernatorial candidate Joseph Severino. He is appealing a decision by the Illinois State Board of Elections not to certify his candidacy for the primary ballot.

As officials warn coastal residents to get out of Hurricane Matthew's path, Illinois elections officials are putting out a notice of their own. The…