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Redistricting Overhaul Clears Illinois House

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A plan to change how legislative districts are drawn in Illinois has cleared the state House. Lawmakers currently draw district maps. 

But the measure that passed the House on a 105-7 vote Tuesday would give the job to an independent eight-member panel appointed by two state Supreme Court justices who would represent each party.

If the group gridlocks, the proposal would have justices appoint a tie-breaking ninth member. The Senate will now consider the measure.

If it passes that chamber, voters would be asked in November to approve the changes.

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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