The Nov. 5 election is just weeks away and News 8 wants to make sure you have what you need to know before heading to the polls in Illinois.

The Super Harvest Moon isn't the only special occasion Tuesday. The day is also dubbed "National Voter Registration Day," with groups across the country ramping up efforts encouraging residents to make sure they are registered to vote.

The time you still have left to register to vote, and your options for doing so locally, vary a lot depending on the state you live in.

USA covers a huge area and the U.S Presidential Elections are on November 5. There are great advantages in the U.S, where an individual can cast their vote early for their favorite candidates by following some simple rules.

This election season MAKERS encourages all citizens to fulfill their democratic duty by registering to vote and casting a ballot. Voting is one of the most powerful tools at our disposal to make our voices heard and bring about real change.