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9,000

Number of 17-year-olds who registered to vote in the Chicago area, thanks to a new Illinois law that allows them to vote in primary elections if they'll be 18 by the November general election.

Number of 17-year-olds who registered to vote in the Chicago area, thanks to a new Illinois law that allows them to vote in primary elections if they'll be 18 by the November general election.

Daniel Luzer is GOVERNING's news editor.