Is Election Day a holiday in Illinois? – NBC Chicago

The debate over whether Election Day should be a holiday in Illinois is ongoing, with this year’s upcoming Nov. 5 election being recognized as a state holiday. While public schools will be closed for the day, private schools and universities will remain open. Courthouses will be closed, but federal courthouses will continue proceedings. Post offices will be open, and Illinois workers are entitled to two hours of paid time off to vote.

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