Senate Week in Review: March 29 – April 2
SPRINGFIELD – State legislative leaders took a stand this week against Illinois’ longstanding history of gerrymandering, arguing that lawmakers have no business being involved in
Senate and House Republicans introduce People’s Independent Maps Act
State legislative leaders took a stand this week against Illinois’ longstanding history of gerrymandering, arguing that lawmakers have no business being involved in the drawing
Senate Week in Review: March 22-26
SPRINGFIELD – Federal census data will not be available until September, yet the State Senate majority continues to push ahead with drawing new legislative maps.
Pay attention! Redistricting will affect you!
Redistricting meetings are happening now! While the process only happens once every 10 years, redistricting will have huge impact on our democracy for the next
Spring arrives March 20!
The spring equinox occurs at 4:37 a.m. (CST) on March 20. This event marks the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
Pritzker alters his own plan, delays Phase 5 reopening
SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) says Gov. J. B. Pritzker has created what he terms a Bridge Phase to lifting mitigations, announcing on March
Senate Week in Review: March 15-19, 2021
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled his plan March 18 for a “Bridge Phase” before Illinois is allowed to reopen in Phase 5. Despite some
Senate Week in Review: March 15-19
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled his plan March 18 for a “Bridge Phase” before Illinois is allowed to reopen in Phase 5. Despite some
Lawmakers must have input into reopening decisions! (video)
It’s been more than a year since Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued his first “stay-at-home” order – without any input from the co-equal legislative branch –