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Redistricting reform proponents say voters need voice over legislators' self interest

By Carrie Salls | Friday, Aug 19, 2016 @ 8:20am

SPRINGFIELD – Attorneys for Independent Maps submitted a brief to the Illinois Supreme Court arguing that a lower court’s ruling against the constitutionality of a proposed redistricting reform amendment is contrary to both the drafters' intent for the 1970 Illinois Constitution and the language of the constitution’s provision allowing voters to propose amendments.