Illinois legislators begin debating a redrawn congressional map

By Andrea Guthmann
Redistricting map in Illinois file photo
In this file photo from May 2011, redistricting maps are displayed at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill. Democratic legislators Friday released a proposed congressional map that would give them 14 majority-Democratic districts compared to three Republican-majority districts. Seth Perlman / Associated Press, File Photo
Redistricting map in Illinois file photo
In this file photo from May 2011, redistricting maps are displayed at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill. Democratic legislators Friday released a proposed congressional map that would give them 14 majority-Democratic districts compared to three Republican-majority districts. Seth Perlman / Associated Press, File Photo

Illinois legislators begin debating a redrawn congressional map

By Andrea Guthmann
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Illinois’ population declined for the first time ever in the 2020 census, resulting in the loss of a U.S. House seat.

Reset examines the new Congressional map drawn up by Illinois Democrats.

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