“The result? Rigged outcomes in general elections.” Mapmaking in Illinois is a process that invariably becomes deadlocked and the name of the party chosen to draw the map is pulled from a ha ...

Republicans argue the map is an example of “extreme partisan gerrymandering,” which renders it unconstitutional under state law.

Heading into Election Day, Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump were locked in a tight race for the White House, and control of both the U.S. Senate and House was hanging in the balance.

G.H. Merritt explains that under the U.S. Constitution, you need approval from both the state legislature and Congress for ...

As the state debates whether to adopt a new banner, Illinois flag voting will conclude this week, officials say. The state’s flag, which was adopted more than 100 years ago, could potentially be ...

The general election is Tuesday ... The guide also covers the referendum on a proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution on collective bargaining and labor rights and the Cook County ...

CHICAGO (CBS) — Voting is open for people to choose which of the 10 finalists for the Illinois state flag redesign most deserves to replace the current model. The original call for artists ...

Currently, an exploratory vote is being held to determine whether Illinois could get a new flag. There are 10 options and ...

Illinois state Rep ... research Jowei Chen showing diluted Republican voting power because of gerrymandering in the legislative district map, at the state Capitol Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in ...