Do you live in Chester? I'm in Murphysboro(Jackson County) I know quite a few dems who are voting for W.
Voted at around 6:45 in East Peoria. No line...no problems. I was a bit concerned about a Kerry sign located right next to the parking lot. It was over 100ft from the polling area, but are they allowed to post signs on public property (I vote at a grade school)? I told the poll workers and they said they'd check it out. Didn't seem hostile or anything. I had on my "Got Freedom? Vote" tshirt. I didn't think to wear flip-flops as another poster suggested.
Yes I am Chester (well outside the city limits) - I am a registered democrat - but switched parties after 9/11, so I am another party jumper here in Illinois - I voted Bush, as well as republican for the rest on the ballot today!
I love W and I am ashamed that I was ever a Democrat! (9/11 and FreeRepublic has really opened my eyes, plus maturing over the years has helped.)
I am really surprised by all the Bush and Republican signs I am seeing here in Randolph County. I am hoping for a big surprise on the outcome of popular vote in Illinois. I would love to see BUSH win IL. (but I am not holding my breath.)
BTW - I am a transplant in IL, I grew up in St. Louis and moved here in 1994 due to my husband being transferred here. We are going back to STL after he retires in about 5 years.
I go down to Carbondale all the time and cut through Murphysboro.
It is nice to meet, ya!