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Illinois Republicans ask state Supreme Court to toss ‘gerrymandered’ legislative map
The Republican leader of the Illinois House and five Illinois voters have filed a lawsuit asking the state Supreme Court to throw out the legislative district map drawn in 2021.
Illinois Republicans sue over rigged legislative maps
A lawsuit has been filed with the Illinois Supreme Court in an effort to throw out the current legislative maps that the plaintiffs said are the
Illinois Republicans sue to throw out ‘rigged’ election maps
Illinois republican lawmakers have asked the state’s Supreme Court to throw out the current legislative map that they claim favors Democrats in elections. House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) and Rep.
Illinois House Republicans ask state Supreme Court to toss out legislative map
The lawsuit comes after House Republicans failed to gain seats in the two election cycles since a new map was drawn in 2021 following the census and implemented for the 2022 election. Republicans lost five seats in 2022 and failed to win any back in 2024, leaving House Democrats with 78 members in the 118-member House.
Illinois GOP lawmakers seek to redraw state’s legislative map
Republicans in the Illinois House say the state’s current legislative map is unconstitutional and illegally favors Democrats, and the GOP is asking the state’s Supreme Court to intervene.
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Illinois man charged in woman’s drug overdose death
THOMSON, Ill. (WTVO) — Saidrick Thomas, 23, of Savanna, has been charged in the overdose death of an Illinois woman. According to the Illinois State Police, investigators were called to look ...
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McCombie’s bill-turned-law expanding fentanyl testing strip access statewide now in effect
(Gregory Shaver/Gregory Shaver ) DIXON – A bill sponsored by state Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, aimed at expanding access to fentanyl testing strips across Illinois – and later turned into law – ...
Indiana House speaker: Yes, we’re serious about welcoming Illinois counties to Indiana
When seven counties in Illinois voted in November to explore secession from their state and separate from the influence of ...
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Campaign cash flows from ethanol and corn sectors as Illinois lawmakers weigh carbon capture regulations
Backed by the powerful corn lobby, Marquis Energy’s push to bury carbon emissions underground has sparked a fierce debate in ...
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Illinois Grown label debuts
Consumers in Illinois will soon be able to quickly identify products grown in-state.                Raghela Scavuzzo, ...
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Illinois state parks, scenic areas offering eagle-watching events
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has scheduled public eagle-watching events across the region through March 7. Certain Illinois state parks and locations, including Starved Rock State Park ...
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The national forest campgrounds open all year round in Illinois
Throughout national forests across the U.S., year-round camping options are abundant, offering many amenities and ...