Judge blocks Illinois redistricting plan from ballot
CHICAGO — A referendum allowing Illinois voters to decide if an independent commission should draw the state’s political boundaries was struck down by a judge Wednesday who ruled that it was unconstitutional for the November ballot.
Both times an attorney linked to Illinois’ top Democratic leaders, including House Speaker Michael Madigan, filed lawsuits claiming the plans weren’t constitutional.
The latest measure by the Independent Map Amendment group proposed an 11-member commission take over drawing legislative boundaries, instead of leaving the process to party leaders.