Live Illinois election updates: Polling place problems, controversies and more

NOTE: Live election coverage will begin in the player above starting at 8 p.m. CT What to know on Election DaySeveral statewide offices are on the ballet, including the race for governor, comptroller, attorney general, treasurer and secretary of state. Some districts will also vote for their representative in Congress after five sitting members opted not to run for reelection.Voters will also decide on several referendums, including potential school construction, new term limits and other items up for debate among residents in the Chicago area, like a millionaire tax. Polls close at 7 p.m. CT in Illinois.Results are expected to begin populating in the first half-hour after polls close and be updated live as counted votes roll in. Results will appear on NBC Chicago s live election results page.Looking for real-time election updates? Download the NBC Chicago app for push notifications as major races are called and big moments happen.Tune in on the NBC Chicago YouTube channel, streami