Illinois Primary Election will still be held March 17

The General Primary Election is still happening Tuesday, March 17, 2020. 

Early voting goes until Monday, March 16, 2020. This link has early voting info and times https://champaigncountyclerk.com/elections/early-voting 

UPDATED: Polling Location Closings as of 3/15/20  

Clark Lindsey-Urbana—voters will now go to St Matthew Lutheran Church, Urbana 

The Glenwood-Mahomet—voters will now go to Elk’s Pavilion at Lake of the Woods, Mahomet 

Eagle View Retirement Home-Rantoul—voters will now go to the Gathering Place, Rantoul 

(new) Cohen Hillel Center-503 E John St Champaign, 61820—voters will now go to the Illini Union or the ARC 

(new) University YMCA-1001 S Wright St Champaign, 61820—voters will now go to the Illini Union or the ARC 

UPDATED: Polling Location Access 

All other polling locations will remain open aside from the list above. City of Urbana polling location will remain open for voting but has change in access to the building. Please see info from Mayor Marlin: 

Change in Access to City of Urbana Building Polling Place  

Due to recent events regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be a slight change regarding access to the City of Urbana building for purposes of voting in the primary election that will take place on Tuesday, March 17.  Access to the City building for voting purposes will be restricted to the northeast entrance door (the side of the building closest to the tree sculpture and reflecting pool). This door typically serves as outside access for the UPTV studio, but it will be open for voters to gain entrance into the City Council chambers where polling will take place as usual.There will be signage directing voters to the proper door to enter and exit for polling purposes. Hours for the polling place to stay open will remained unchanged. Voters driving to the City Building should park in the north parking lot at the building and use the metered spots. Parking meters in the north parking lot will not be enforced on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. 

Change in Access to Urbana Free Library Polling Place  

The auditorium will be set up for voting, which will be accessible from the Elm St entrance on Tuesday.  There will be signs on all the doors as well directing everyone to use the Elm St. entrance. 

UPDATED: Champaign County Clerk’s Office Will Close Vital Records Department to the Public Until Further Notice 

Out of concern for the health of the community and staff, the Champaign County Clerk’s Office is closing the Vital Records Dept. to the public until further notice. We will continue to fulfill online and phone requests, but the department is closed for in-person services. The County Clerk encourages everyone to use online services to request vital records. All vital records request can be made at the links below. This is an evolving situation and we appreciate your patience.  

To request vital records online 

Request a Birth Certificate:  https://champaigncountyclerk.com/vitals/birth 

Request a Death Certificate:  https://champaigncountyclerk.com/vitals/death 

Request a Marriage Certificate/License: https://champaigncountyclerk.com/vitals/marriage 

UPDATED: Tax Department Closed until Wednesday, March 18, 2020.  

The Tax Dept. will be closed to the public from Monday, March 16-Wednesday March 18. For inquiries see our Tax Info page online or call our office at 217 384 3722 if you have delinquent taxes that MUST be redeemed during the closure. https://champaigncountyclerk.com/taxes/ 

We will continue providing regular updates to the media/social media 

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