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Marco-Paredes on Democratic-drawn maps: 'No racial, ethnic composition of districts was made available'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 2, 2021

Latino Policy Forum director of civic engagement José Marco-Paredes can’t see how the current map redistricting process can end in a true representation of the state’s makeup.

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Community organizer Leonard on redistricting: 'I would have loved to know how the proposal was developed'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 2, 2021

Nonprofit Utopia LLC founder Valerie F. Leonard says the ongoing map redistricting process has only left her with more questions about its findings.

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Juneteenth as paid holiday could cost state $11.3 million

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 2, 2021

Legislation to make Juneteenth a state holiday has passed unanimously through the House and Senate. If the governor signs it, the date would be a school holiday and a paid day off for state workers. The paid holiday would cost the state $11.3 million and some see the expense as another example of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s out-of-control spending.

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Rabbi Soroka on Democratic-drawn maps: 'We were further split and divided'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 2, 2021

Rabbi Shlomo Soroka fears the current map redistricting process is having the complete opposite impact of what its supporters claim it is striving to have.

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Asian community leader McKibben says map 'leaves many questions unanswered'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 2, 2021

Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community (CBCAC) Executive Director Grace Chan McKibben worries that the work being spurred by Democrats in Springfield toward map redistricting may be causing more harm than good.

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Jimenez on Democratic-drawn maps: 'A bunch of colors, a bunch of shapes, but no real markers'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 1, 2021

Froylan Jimenez says the website where Democrats uploaded their proposed legislative maps does nothing to answer any of the many questions in the fair maps debate.

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Activist Green: 'The mayor is blocking a project that will save lives'

By Glenn Minnis | May 24, 2021

Chicago community activist Ja'Mai Green fears his relationship with Mayor Lori Lightfoot has deteriorated to another level.

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Witness Ramey says bill ensures 'education system is on the right side of history'

By Glenn Minnis | May 22, 2021

Justice Informed CEO Xavier Ramey recently offered up recollections of his own experiences as to why he feels the passage of Senate Bill 817 is so critical.

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Activist Davis: 'Restrictions on hairstyles do nothing but cause students to question their ‘acceptability’'

By Glenn Minnis | May 22, 2021

Affinity Community Services Board member Aisha Davis recently offered testimony on Senate Bill 817 during a Senate Education Committee hearing.

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Bonovitch: 'Illinois has already enacted radical immigration policies'

By Glenn Minnis | May 7, 2021

Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) officials are leaving no mystery about where they stand on House Bill 225.

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Bonovitch: Pritzker 'putting Illinois citizens last'

By Glenn Minnis | May 7, 2021

Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) officials oppose a bill supported by Gov. J.B. Pritzker that would expand the state’s sanctuary state status.

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Bonovitch: Lawmakers are 'putting Illinois citizens last'

By Glenn Minnis | May 7, 2021

Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) legislative advisor Tanner Bonovitch worries legislation now being considered by lawmakers in Springfield keeps the state on the wrong track when it comes to immigration.

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Bonovitch: Legislation benefits immigrants 'while putting Illinois citizens last'

By Glenn Minnis | May 7, 2021

Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) legislative advisor Tanner Bonovitch worries a proposal now being considered by lawmakers in Springfield is only the start in terms of keeping the state locked on the wrong track when it comes to immigration reform.

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Hernandez: 'House Democrats are committed to transparency and public participation in the redistricting process'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 15, 2021

State Rep. Lisa Hernandez (D-Cicero) insists her fellow party members plan to stand by their word when it comes to map redistricting.

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Valdez: 'Elected officials should understand their constituents and also look like their constituents'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 15, 2021

Latino Policy Forum senior external affairs director Roberto Valdez is hoping the once-in-a-decade map redistricting can set things as he believes they should be.

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Krishnamsetty: 'It is important for everyday folks to care about redistricting'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 15, 2021

CHANGE Illinois advocacy director Syamala Krishnamsetty wants to see voters take back their vote through map redistricting.

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Pritzker, Lightfoot booed at White Sox opener

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 14, 2021

Even as a stadium announcer sang their praises to a sparse Opening Day crowd, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot were both roundly booed as they took the field to throw ceremonial first pitches during the Chicago White Sox recent home opener.

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Students launch the Chicago Thinker in opposition to cancel culture

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 14, 2021

Audrey Unverfeth and Evita Duffy never wanted to see anyone else have to endure the level of victimization they feel they have.

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Chicago union ask to 'delay reopening' of high schools for a week

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 9, 2021

Citing lingering COVID-19 concerns, the Chicago Teacher's Union seeks to delay the reopening of high schools for in-person learning at Chicago Public Schools.

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Valas: 'I would just stress the importance of having these conversations with our communities'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 6, 2021

Asian Americans Advancing Justice — Chicago policy director Justin Valas recently told a House Redistricting Committee he doesn’t see how lawmakers can find out all they can about a district without using the best tools available to them for doing the job.