Illinois gives you two hours of paid leave to vote in a general or special election if your shift begins less than two hours after the polls open and ends less than two hours before they close. You must apply before election day.
Voting leave in Illinois
Time off required?
Yes
Paid?
Paid
How much time
2 hours
Advance notice
Before election day
Good to know
Most voting-leave laws only apply when your work schedule does not already leave you enough time to vote, often two or three consecutive non-working hours while the polls are open. Where leave is required, the employer can usually decide whether you take it at the start or end of your shift. Early voting and mail-in ballots can change what applies to you. This is general information, not legal advice.