Hundreds of Cook County and Chicago high school students cast their ballots for the first time at the Loop early voting supersite, part of a first-of-its-kind program.
The citywide parade to the polls brought students to the Loop polls where they got a lesson in how to vote, and who and what is on their ballot. They also registered to vote on-site.
Cook County is also launching a program to bring early voting sites to 24 suburban Cook County high schools, allowing eligible students and staff to cast their Illinois primary ballot early with more convenience…