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New legislative maps drawn by General Assembly Democrats were slammed by Illinois Republicans and community groups for lacking transparency in press conferences and hearings Tuesday.

"This is a chance for us to correct some historical wrongs that have been done for years and years and years," said state Rep. Greg Harris, D-Chicago.

Dems release proposal for new Supreme Court district maps The current Illinois Supreme Court district map, left, is pictured next to a proposed remap released by Democrats Tuesday. Capitol News Illinois   Updated 5/25/2021 7:35 PM SPRINGFIELD -- Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly on Tuesday released a new proposed Illinois Supreme Court district map, redrawing district lines to maximize Democrats chances of keeping a majority on the states highest court. Lines for the Ill...

Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly on Tuesday released a new proposed Illinois Supreme Court district map, redrawing district lines to maximize Democrats’ chances of keeping a majority on the state’s highest court.

Dems unveil Supreme Court redistricting proposal

Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly on Tuesday released a new proposed Illinois Supreme Court district map, redrawing district lines to maximize

Thirteen witnesses testified in the hearing lasting about four hours.

More than 100 future dispensary licenses in Illinois would be affected by recreational marijuana bill; governor voices support after House vote.

Eleven other states, including New York, New Jersey and Colorado, allow people to self-attest sex designation to get gender changed on birth certificates

Republicans, Democrats continue battle over redistricting process with more hearings on the way SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As lawmakers return to Springfield this week, all eyes are on the new maps for the next decade. Democrats dropped their proposed districts for the House and Senate late Friday night. Republicans are still reeling about the lack of transparency. GOP members compare the first draft of maps to Kindergarten artwork. The House and Senate Redistricting Comm...