Here’s what happened when we drew legislative maps without trying to rig the results. (Hint: There are no nice, neat squares.)
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About This Project
Our Mapping Team Jim Lewis Dr. James Lewis worked with members of the Chicago City Council, Cook County Board and Illinois congressional delegation on remap proposals during the 1990s. He provided […]
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Fair Maps For Illinois
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
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The Campaign for Fair Maps in Illinois
Advocates for fair redistricting have been trying for a decade to take the job of drawing our state’s legislative maps away from politicians and assign it to an independent panel. […]
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Illinois Poorly Prepared for Flood of Unemployment Claims
A neglected Department of Employment Security was suffering severe staffing shortages even before more than 2 million jobless claims swamped the agency during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Where Is the Report From the Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform?
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
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Fact-Check: No, Underwood Did Not Call Riots ‘Beautiful’
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood’s GOP challenger is out with an ad that uses a clip of the congresswoman talking about protests for racial justice to inaccurately suggest she supports violence.
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Fact-Check: Will Large and Small Illinois Businesses Pay More Under the Graduated Tax Plan?
The wealthiest small business owners in Illinois will pay more taxes if voters approve the proposal. But they won’t see any more of an increase than their counterparts in other professions.
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Lightfoot Defends City’s Actions on Little Village Smokestack Demolition: ‘I Don’t Believe We Were Negligent’
During a virtual town hall as part of “Lens on Lightfoot” event, mayor maintains developer is at fault but vows such an incident won’t happen again.