Efforts are underway to fill the void of election judges in Illinois.
State lawmakers are considering a proposal that would let county clerks operate polling places with three election judges instead of five. State lawmakers previously gave county clerks the ability to get help from high school students.
Election judges are getting older and the state is having a difficult time finding replacements for those who can no longer serve.
Election judges check in voters, verify signatures, watch the ballot box and prevent electioneering.
