Early voting in Chicago starts this week, officials say NBC Chicago [Video]

While voters in other parts of Illinois have already begun casting ballots, Chicago residents will be able to make their voices heard beginning this week through early voting.

According to the Chicago Board of Elections, early voting for city residents will get underway on Thursday, with more sites coming online later this month.

According to projections released by CBOE, nearly 50,000 voters have registered since June, with the biggest gains seen among those between the ages of 18 and 35.

Officials with the board believe that 20-to-30% of voters will cast early ballots in the election, reflecting trends that have emerged in the last two election cycles.

With a presidential election on the ballot, city officials expect higher turnout, with 73.3% of voters casting ballots in the 2020 election.

While most of Illinois began early voting on Sept. 26, Chicago voters can cast ballots beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday at …