Illinois Code § 10 ILCS 5/7-28

If, at the time for opening of a primary, one of the primary
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judges be absent, or refuse to act, the judges present shall appoint some
qualified primary elector of the precinct to act in his place. If two of
the primary judges be absent or refuse to act, the judge present shall fill
the vacancies in the same manner, as above provided. If all of the primary
judges be absent, or refuse to act, the primary electors present, who
reside in the precinct, shall select the appropriate number of themselves
to act as primary judges. The judges so selected and appointed shall take
the same oath, have the same powers, and perform the same duties and be
subject to the same penalties as regularly constituted election judges.

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