Early voting starts Thursday, here’s what you need to know

Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray hopes that starting Thursday, plenty of people get the new souvenir being handed out at his office: It’s a round red, white and blue sticker with an image of Abe Lincoln, the outline of the county, and the words “I voted early!”“We’re trying to market the concept of voting earlier,” Gray said. “If you’re ready to cast your ballot, do it now. Don’t wait. That’s the convenience. […]