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The Maps That Will Change Illinois Politics

The Maps That Will Change Illinois Politics

FromCity Cast Chicago


The Maps That Will Change Illinois Politics

FromCity Cast Chicago

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
May 28, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It’s that time. Every ten years, the Illinois legislature has to redraw the boundaries that make up legislative districts. And we got a peek this week of what they could look like. These are the maps lawmakers draw up to essentially determine who voters vote for. And the process is not so transparent. It’s literally done behind closed doors, which creates some tension between Republicans and Democrats. WTTW Channel 11 correspondent Amanda Vinicky is at the State Capitol in Springfield, and she tells Jacoby how the re-mapping process is going and what other issues need to get done by the end of the session Monday.

Guest: Amanda Vinicky, Correspondent, WTTW Channel 11 (@AmandaVinicky)

See the draft House map: https://bit.ly/2R0f99a
And the draft Senate map: https://bit.ly/2SDieMY

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Released:
May 28, 2021
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Podcast episode

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Chicago’s daily news podcast, fresh every weekday at 6 a.m. Host Jacoby Cochran brings you timely conversations with news and culture makers; activists and artists; bus drivers and students; those who love and hate this place—all in 15 minutes a day. It’s a smart and delightful new way to connect with the city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our morning newsletter at citycast.fm/chicago.