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Chicago Votes!

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All reports indicate a record turnout in Chicago this election day. I personally visited five polling places this morning and some of them had already processed 50% of the registered voters for the precinct! Our intrepid photographers have been out shooting the activity. ‚ Photo Slideshow after the jump.

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