Be ready: The Chicago Public Square 2023 Chicago voter guide

Chicago’s (first) 2023 Election Day is just days away. Here’s what you’ll need to vote smart:

Be ready.

■ Register, or change your name and address.

■ Generate a customized ballot.

Be informed.

■ See ballot items, explained: Ballotpedia (mayoral race and other city contests) …

■  … and BallotReady.

■ Consult guides from the Tribune, the Sun-Times, WTTW, Block Club Chicago, The Triibe and the League of Women Voters.

■ See Block Club’s summary of the mayoral candidates’ positions on crime, public transportation, the Bears and more …

■ Check their answers to questionnaires from WBEZ, the Better Government Association and Axios Chicago (except Mayor Lightfoot).

■ See Chalkbeat Chicago’s rundown of their stands on education.

■ Streetsblog Chicago compares the candidates’ transportation platforms to actual CTA platforms.

■ Consult the Chicago Reader / South Side Weekly overview of the city’s first Police District Council elections …

■  … which Axios explains this way.

■ Test your election savvy with a quiz from the Trib.

Read endorsements …

■ … from the Tribune, Gazette Chicago and the Girl, I Guess Progressive Voter Guide to the 2023 Chicago Municipal Election.

Do it.

■ Learn where to vote.

■ Have a problem at the polling place? Report trouble here.

This is a work in progress.

■ Spot a mistake? Know of another source that’ll help people vote smart? Email Voterguide@ChicagoPublicSquare.com.

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