Chicago leaders vow to keep Election Day safe for voters and poll workers

CHICAGO (CBS) -- There tight security around Chicago, as President Joe Biden is expected to arrive in the area Friday evening.

The president making his final push for Illinois Democrats ahead of Election Day. City leaders are vowing to keep voters safe at the polls.

The Cook County State's Attorney's Office, along with Chicago police, detailed plans to keep the city's 2,000 polling places safe. Officers will be out in full force Tuesday, and are also securing warehouses storing election equipment.

The Cook County State's Attorneys Office is standing ready to respond to any reports of voter fraud.

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