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Call for a State Constitutional Convention - Sample Ballot
Learn more about the Illinois call for a State Constitutional Convention, also known as con-con, that will appear on the November 4, 2008 General Election ballot.
Pros and Cons of the Call for an Illinois State Constitutional Convention
A non-partisan and helpful guide to the Illinois Call for a State Constitutional Convention, also known as con-con, that will appear on the November 4, 2008 General Election ballot.
Guide to the Proposed Call for a State Constititional Convention in Illinois
This non-partisan site discusses the Illinois call for a State Constitutional Convention, also known as con-con, on the November 4, 2008 Illinois ballot. Find helpful and balanced information to help you decide how to cast your vote.
Who is My Illinois State Representative and What District Do I Live In?
Identify your Illinois State Representative and district easily and accurately with this tool for Chicago, Illinois and suburban Cook County, Illinois residents.
Who is My Illinois State Senator and What District Do I Live In?
Identify your Illinois State Senator and district easily and accurately with this tool for Chicago and suburban Cook County, Illinois residents.
How to Confirm Your Voter Registration in Will County, IL
Here's a quick and easy way for you to confirm whether or not you are registered to vote in Will County, IL.
How to Confirm Your Voter Registration in McHenry County, IL
Learn how to confirm whether or not you are registered to vote in McHenry County, IL.
How to Confirm Your Voter Registration in Lake County, IL
Here's a quick and easy way for you to confirm whether or not you are registered to vote in Lake County, IL.
How to Confirm Your Voter Registration in Kane County, IL
Here's a quick and easy way for you to confirm whether or not you are registered to vote in Kane County, IL.
Illinois Elections 2008 - Illinois U.S. Senate Race - Ballot
Non-partisan site featuring a sample ballot for the Illinois race for the U.S. Senate along with links to the official websites of the candidates.
Illinois Elections 2008 - Sample Ballot for President of the United States
Non-partisan sample of Illinois General Election Ballot for President and Vice President of the United States. Also includes links to the candidates' official websites.
List of Counties in Illinois
There are 102 counties in the state of Illinois. This is an alphabetical list of all of them.
Where to Buy a Chicago City Sticker for Your Car or Truck
If you live in Chicago and own a car or truck, you need a current city sticker. Find out where to buy them here.
What is a Chicago Alderman?
What is a Chicago alderman?
What is a Chicago Ward?
What is a Chicago ward? Find out here.
Who is my Chicago Alderman?
Identify your Chicago alderman quickly and effectively.
Chicago Neighborhoods, Community Areas, Wards – Maps and FAQs
What is the difference between a Chicago neighborhood and a Chicago community area? What exactly are wards? Find answers, see maps, and more with this Chicago FAQ answer sheet.
City of Chicago Warming and Cooling Centers
During extreme cold or hot weather, the City of Chicago offers these six warming and cooling centers to shelter citizens who need them.
City of Chicago's Government Home Page
Contact the mayor's office, find a city job, learn when the City Council meets, pay a parking ticket, start a business, and more on the city government's official web site.
Pay a Chicago Parking Ticket Online
Pay a parking ticket, find payment plans, search for tickets, contest a ticket, and more on the city's official ticket payment site.
How to Renew Your Illinois Driver's License
The Illinois Secretary of State's official "how to" page for renewing an Illinois driver's license. Find requirements, what to do if you didn't receive a renewal notice, how to renew from out of state, locate the nearest facility, and more.
Find out when Chicago's City Council Meets Next
Find out when City Council and its committees will meet next by using this official calendar.
Find Your Elected Representatives, Ward, and Precinct
I’m crazy about this search engine that was created by Chicago’s Center for Neighborhood Technology. It’s called “Civic Footprint,” and you can find your alderman, state and congressional representatives, ward number, and precinct by simply typing in your address. For Cook County residents only.
The State of Illinois Home Page
The official site for Illinois government. Contact the governor, follow bills and laws, renew a driver's license or a professional license, and more.

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