Live Updates: Elections 2020 In Illinois

Chicago commuters trickled into a North Side “L” station to head to work early this morning after trying not to watch election returns too late last night. Many at the Chicago Transit Authority’s Belmont Station in the Lake View neighborhood said they woke to surprise that the presidential election was still so close. Some expressed frustration that polls had been inaccurate.

“It’s just a waiting game. We did everything we can do, so we just have to wait it out,” said Meredith Schroeder, of Chicago.

“We still don’t know the results — and so that’s aggravating, so I’m just going to have some coffee and wait it out,” said Dan McNally at the Dunkin Donuts under the “L” tracks.

“I’m willing to wait, but it’s going to be a tough fight and a long fight,” said Charsetta Gary while she waited for a bus at the station.

“They are waiting for the mail-ins and the absentees. I’m disappointed and fearful that Trump might win again,” said Juanita Smith.