Republicans argue the map is an example of “extreme partisan gerrymandering,” which renders it unconstitutional under state law.

The lawsuit faces two hurdles — the law and partisan politics, as viewed through the prism of power. Citing the Illinois Constitution, Republicans argue the state’s 118 House districts are drawn so ...

A recent report from personal finance website WalletHub examined which U.S. states (and the District of Columbia) have the best, and worst, dental health. According to the Centers for Disease Control ...

If it were a separate state, it would be the second-poorest state in the union, sliding right in between Mississippi and West ...

Backed by the powerful corn lobby, Marquis Energy’s push to bury carbon emissions underground has sparked a fierce debate in ...

When seven counties in Illinois voted in November to explore secession from their state and separate from the influence of ...

Hidden away in the heart of Oregon, Illinois, lies a gem so tucked away, it’s like stumbling upon a secret garden in your own ...

Republicans in the Illinois House say the state’s current legislative map is unconstitutional and illegally favors Democrats, ...

The lawsuit comes after House Republicans failed to gain seats in the two election cycles since a new map was drawn in 2021 ...

A lawsuit has been filed with the Illinois Supreme Court in an effort to throw out the current legislative maps that the ...

A POLITICO analysis found roughly a quarter of all large metro areas face both housing shortages and high flood risk.