Chapter 5. Registering to Vote

5.J. If You JDrink, Don't Register to Vote. If You Register to Vote, Don't Drink

You can't drink alcohol while registering to vote or bring alcohol with you into the Polling Place.

Relevant Illinois State Law

During the hours of registration or revision of registration no person shall bring, take, order or send into, or shall attempt to bring, take or send into any place of registration or revision of registration, any distilled or spirituous liquors whatever; or shall, at any such time and place drink or partake of such liquor.

10 ILCS 5/4-28
Registration of Electors
In Counties Having a
Population of Less than 500,000

10 ILCS 5/5-39
Registration of Electors
In Counties Having a
Population of 500,000 or More

10 ILCS 5/6-78
Registration of Electors
In Jurisdictions With
Local Boards of Election Commissioners

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