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Republicans took the Democrats and state election officials to court Wednesday over the new legislative maps, filing a federal lawsuit that argues the boundaries signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker are unconstitutional because they are not based on actual U.S. census population figures.
State House Republican Leader Jim Durkin of Western Springs and Senate GOP Leader Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods name House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Senate President Don Harmon, members of theirs staffs and the Illinois State Board of Elections in the suit.
“The tone-deaf Democratic party of Illinois has robbed citizens of a fair and transparent legislative map-making process, and I plan to be a conduit for Illinois citizens who demand honesty by ensuring they also have their day in court,” Durkin said in a statement.
Some Milford school projects delayed in $99.7M budget
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The MIlford Board of Education discusses Superintendent Anna Cutaia’s 2021-22 budget proposal at one of its January budget workshops.Zoom screen capture
MILFORD The Board of Education approved a budget members said meets the needs of the city’s students, but puts off most of their wants.
“I think the administration has had to make difficult choices,” board Chairman Susan Glennon said. “I’m confident this administration knows what’s needed.”
The board decided in a 9-1 vote last month to approve Superintendent Anna Cutaia’s $99.7 million proposal. It’s a decision board member Andrew Fowler opposed, citing a continuing trend of rising costs and declining enrollment projections.