Doing This With a Political Sign in Illinois? It’s Illegal

We are just weeks away from in-person voting, and early voting begins tomorrow.

The State Board of Elections says all registered voters can cast their ballot 40 days before the election, which means they can start on September 26.

That means the next six weeks are prime voting season, and during that time, some voters share who they're supporting by using campaign signs.

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Posting political signs on your property is covered by the First Amendment, but did you know there are some things you can't do with and/or to those signs?

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Under the Campaign Sign Regulation Act, there are specific rules you have to follow:

• Campaign signs can't be larger than 2 feet by 3 feet.
• All signs must be made of a biodegradable material.
• The number of signs on private property is limited to one sign for each candidate for public office.
• Signs closer than 20 feet from the property line or street are prohibited.
• Posting signs on public property is prohibited.
• Local government bodies have the authority to remove signs violating the law.
• Campaign signs on someone's private property are only permitted with the owner's permission.

Any violation is considered a petty offense with a daily $2 fine.

All the money collected through the fines will go to the Common School Fund.

This bill attempts to keep things fair while allowing people who want to go overboard with their support will, in turn support Illinois school programs.

[H/T Patch]