Can you vote with a felony in Illinois?

After prison.

In Illinois, people lose the right to vote only while in prison for a felony. It comes back on release, including on parole or probation. Some other convictions can affect it too; the details are below.

In prison for a felonyCan't vote
On paroleCan vote
On probationCan vote
Sentence completeCan vote after registering again

Source: Second Chance Index, from Illinois law and election office. Checked October 22, 2026. Not legal advice; confirm with your election office.