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Senate Redistricting Timeline

Friday, April 29, 2011

Senate Redistricting Committee Set to Hear Testimony in Alton on Monday

On Monday, May 2, the Senate’s Redistricting Committee will be traveling to Alton to receive input from the public on what congressional and state legislative maps should look like.  read more

http://www.ilsenateredistricting.com/index.php?view=article&type=raw&id=95:senate-redistricting-committee-set-to-hear-testimony-in-alton-on-monday&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Senate Redistricting Committee Heads to Streamwood and Chicago's Westside on Saturday

On April 30, the Senate’s Redistricting Committee will be traveling to Streamwood and Chicago's Westside to receive input from the public on what congressional and state legislative maps should look like.  read more

http://www.ilsenateredistricting.com/index.php?view=article&type=raw&id=94:senate-redistricting-committee-heads-to-streamwood-and-chicagos-westside-on-saturday&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Redistricting Panels Set to Hear Testimony in Carbondale and Elmhurst Thursday

On April 21, the Senate’s Redistricting Committee will be traveling to Carbondale and Elmhurst to receive input from the public on what congressional and state legislative maps should look like. read more

http://www.ilsenateredistricting.com/index.php?view=article&type=raw&id=88:redistricting-panels-set-to-hear-testimony-in-carbondale-and-elmhurst-thursday&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=

Friday, April 15, 2011

Legislature Offers Access to Map Drawing Software and Public Workstation

Redistricting Chairs Pleased to Offer Key Tools CHICAGO – Beginning Tuesday April 19, members of the public will have access to technology in Chicago where they can draw and submit maps to be used ...  read more

http://www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com/index.php/component/content/article/101-blog-posts/1796--legislature-offers-access-to-map-drawing-software-and-public-workstation

Friday, April 15, 2011

Redistricting Panel Headed to Cicero on Tuesday April 19

Sen. Sandoval and other Latino leaders hopeful local input will be used in the redistricting process

On Tuesday April 19th, the Senate’s Redistricting Committee will be traveling to Cicero to receive input from the public on what congressional and state legislative maps should look like. read more

http://www.ilsenateredistricting.com/index.php?view=article&type=raw&id=87:redistricting-panel-headed-to-cicero-on-tuesday-april-19th&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Legislature Offers Access to Map Drawing Software and Public Workstation

Redistricting Chairs Pleased to Offer Key Tools

Beginning Tuesday April 19, members of the public will have access to technology in Chicago where they can draw and submit maps to be used in the Illinois remap process. read more

http://www.ilsenateredistricting.com/index.php?view=article&type=raw&id=86:legislature-offers-access-to-map-drawing-software-and-public-workstation&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page=

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Redistricting Panels Set to Hear Testimony in Peoria and Kankakee Saturday

 Local legislators hopeful local input will be used in the redistricting process

On April 16th, the Senate’s Redistricting Committee will be traveling to Peoria and Kankakee to receive input from the public on what congressional and state legislative maps should look like. Read more

http://www.ilsenateredistricting.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=85:redistricting-panels-set-to-hear-testimony-in-peoria-and-kankakee-saturday

Friday, April 8, 2011

Springfield hosts first downstate hearing on redistricting

This week the Senate Redistricting Committee held its first downstate hearing in Springfield at the Capitol. Chairman Kwame Raoul and committee members heard testimony from representatives of a variety ... read more

http://www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com/index.php/component/content/article/109-information/1688--redistricting-hearings-begin-public-input-encouraged

Friday, April 1, 2011

Redistricting Hearings Begin, Public Input Encouraged

The Senate Redistricting Committee kicked off the first of many hearings designed to seek information from the public in order to facilitate the redistricting process and ensure full public participation. ... read more

http://www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com/index.php/component/content/article/109-information/1688--redistricting-hearings-begin-public-input-encouraged

Monday, March 28, 2011

First Senate Redistricting Committee Hearing to be webcast live

Watch today's Senate Redistricting Committee Hearing live video feed by CLICKING HERE. Your browser does not support inline frames. To access archived media, click here. Click link above to watch ... read more

http://www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com/index.php/component/content/article/101-blog-posts/1640-first-senate-redistricting-committee-hearing-to-be-webcast-live

Friday, March 18, 2011

Raoul Announces First Round of Redistricting Hearings

Also announces launch of Redistricting Web site CHICAGO — In the spirit of the recently signed Redistricting Transparency and Public Participation Act, Redistricting Chairman Kwame Raoul is announcing ...  read more

http://www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com/index.php/component/content/article/101-blog-posts/1618-raoul-announces-first-round-of-redistricting-hearings

http://www.ilsenateredistricting.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=79:raoul-announces-first-round-of-redistricting-hearings

Monday, March 7, 2011

The Illinois Voting Rights Act of 2011 is Now Law

Quinn signs first changes to Illinois Redistricting Process since 1970 Constitutional Convention CHICAGO — Governor Quinn has signed the Illinois Voting Rights Act of 2011 and Redistricting Transparency ... read more

http://www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com/index.php/sen-raoul-home/1541-the-illinois-voting-rights-act-of-2011-is-now-law

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Raoul Prepares for Census Announcement

Springfield, IL—State Senator Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago) announced that Illinois is slated to receive the data used for redistricting this week from the U.S. Census Bureau.  Raoul is chairman ... read more

http://www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com/index.php/sen-raoul-home/1481-raoul-prepares-for-census-announcement

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Raoul Offers Holiday Wrap-up

... this veto session to tackle tough, complex issues important to you in a spirit reflective of this season. As many of you know, I’ve had the honor of serving as Chairman of the Senate’s Redistricting ... read more

http://www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com/index.php/sen-raoul-home/1369-raoul-offers-holiday-wrap-up

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Redistricting Reform Package Passes Senate

The Illinois Voting Rights Act of 2011 and Redistricting Transparency and Public Participation Act will serve as a game changer in the upcoming redistricting process. “The Senate’s Redistricting ...

read more

http://www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com/index.php/sen-raoul-home/1337-redistricting-reform-package-passes-senate

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Tuesday committee actions put big items on Senate floor

... to the south suburbs. Link said he intends to call the measure on the Senate floor on Wednesday.   Boosting Voter Protections and Participation through Redistricting reform measure ... read more

http://www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com/index.php/component/content/article/101-blog-posts/1336-tuesday-committee-actions-put-big-items-on-senate-floor-

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Illinois House Republicans Vote to Keep Status Quo

SPRINGFIELD – Redistricting reform was trumped today by partisan politics as Illinois House Republicans voted against a measure to make Illinois’ map making process more transparent and accountable ... read more

http://www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com/index.php/sen-raoul-home/1000-illinois-house-republicans-vote-to-keep-status-quo

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Senate Democrats Pass Redistricting Reform (VIDEO)

Landmark reform would allow accountability, public participation and protection for communities of interest & minorities Voters are one step closer to changing Illinois’ redistricting process ... read more

http://www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com/index.php/sen-raoul-home/920-senate-democrats-pass-redistricting-reform

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Citizens First Amendment Will Provide Significant Redistricting Reform (AUDIO)

CHICAGO, IL – After months of testimony and discussion with redistricting stakeholders, Democratic legislators introduced the Citizens First Amendment today to provide significant reform to the state’s ... read more

http://www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com/index.php/sen-raoul-home/909-citizens-first-amendment-will-provide-significant-redistricting-reform

Monday, March 22, 2010

Senator Hunter: New law will push primary back to March

Category: Member News/Senator Mattie Hunter News

... Redistricting Committee. "By changing the date we hope to reinvigorate voters to get involved in the process." In 2007, the General Assembly moved the primary date from the third Tuesday ... read more

http://www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com/index.php/sen-hunter-home/868-senator-hunter-new-law-will-push-primary-back-to-march

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Senate Dems Outline Principles For Redistricting Reform

SPRINGFIELD— After months of testimony and deliberation, members of the Senate’s Redistricting Committee laid out plans today that will reshape the way Illinois conducts redistricting. The Senate ... read more

http://www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com/index.php/sen-raoul-home/706-senate-dems-outline-principles-for-redistricting-reform

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Raoul Responds to Republican Proposal

SPRINGFIELD, IL- Leaders Cross and Radogno introduced HJRCA 56 and SJRCA 104 in their respective chambers today with claims the legislation will lead to a fair map for all Illinoisans. Redistricting Chair ... read more

http://www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com/index.php/sen-raoul-home/681-raoul-responds-to-republican-reform-proposal

Friday, December 4, 2009

Redistricting Panel To Discuss Voting Rights Act

As the 2010 Census draws near, an Illinois Senate panel will convene to ensure that segments of the minority population aren’t lost in the redistricting process Tuesday. The hearing comes at the request ... read more

http://www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com/index.php/sen-martinez-home/557-redistricting-panel-to-discuss-voting-rights-act

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Senate Panel To Continue Redistricting Talks In Springfield

CHICAGO, IL -The Senate’s Redistricting Committee will meet next Tuesday to continue a series of subject-matter hearings regarding how Illinois should best approach its redistricting process. The ... read more

http://www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com/index.php/sen-raoul-home/342-senate-panel-to-continue-redistricting-talks-in-springfield

Saturday, July 11, 2009

IIllinoisans Should Be Proud Of Ethics Reform

http://www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com/index.php/sen-cullerton-home/110-illinoisans-should-be-proud-of-ethics-reform

... federal crime from deriving a financial benefit from their misconduct. On government structure, the Commission’s redistricting idea has been delayed for good reason. The Senate Redistricting ... read more

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Illinois can no longer "redistrict by lottery"

... to chance. The hard part, however, is formulating a better redistricting process, not simply a different one. Over the past three months, the Senate Redistricting Committee has convened hearings in Chicago, ... read more

http://www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com/index.php/component/content/article/101-blog-posts/485-illinois-can-no-longer-qredistrict-by-lotteryq

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Panel Convenes in Springfield To Hear Redistricting Proposals

SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Senate’s Redistricting Committee will meet Wednesday in Springfield to continue a series of subject-matter hearings regarding Illinois’ redistricting process. The panel will ... read more

http://www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com/index.php/sen-raoul-home/480-media-advisorysenate-panel-convenes-in-springfield-to-hear-redistricting-proposals

Friday, September 18, 2009

Redistricting Panel Heads to Peoria

PEORIA, IL - The Senate’s Redistricting Committee will meet Tuesday in Peoria to continue a series of subject-matter hearings regarding how Illinois should best approach its redistricting process. The ... read more

http://www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com/index.php/features/425-redistricting-panel-heads-to-peoria

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Senators Continue Comprehensive Review of Redistricting Process

This summer, members of the Senate’s Redistricting Committee have undertaken the task of analyzing the state’s current redistricting process. The committee has held two hearings to begin grasping ... read more

http://www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com/index.php/features/359-senators-continue-comprehensive-review-of-redistricting-process

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Media Advisory: Senate Panel Set to Begin Redistricting Talks

Raoul says Committee is ready to tackle redistricting now that budget negotiations are over Chicago, IL— The Senate’s Redistricting Committee will meet next Wednesday to begin a series of subject-matter ... read more

http://www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com/index.php/sen-raoul-home/158-media-advisory-senate-panel-set-to-begin-redistricting-talks