College students should check their voter registration now

Election official Cynthia Webb gives an early voter their “I voted!” sticker, for the June 28 primary election, on June 27 at the Loop Super Site at 191 N. Clark St. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)

College students preparing to reside away from home for the first time need to inquire about voting requirements in the state where they intend to live for the next year.

Illinois colleges and universities allow students to register or re-register locally if they already have registered at their home address. Students will have to show they have resided locally for 30 days and two pieces of appropriate ID, such as a driver’s license, student ID or a bill with their college address.