Reply #19: I am in the 9th IL district and used an optical scanner.

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There was only one touch-screen and someone already waiting to use it. I voted on my way to work and so didn't want to wait. The scanner did not want to accept the ballot, but the election judge and I both tried several times and finally we were successful.

Very light turnout in a precinct that is heavily Democratic and politically aware. I expected more turnout because of the Forrest Claypool/John Stroger race that has become a bit controversial.

On edit: Just checked with a friend who lives in the 6th and who voted without problem on an optical scanner. Another very light turnout up in Elk Grove Village.