Independent Maps Coalition to Announce Next Steps in Campaign for Redistricting Reform

CHICAGO, Aug. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- At 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, leaders of Independent Maps, the non-partisan statewide coalition advocating redistricting reform, will announce the next steps in its campaign to require a process of drawing legislative maps that is transparent, impartial and fair.

In a party line 4 to 3 decision last week, the Illinois Supreme Court disqualified the redistricting reform amendment from the November ballot. Supreme Court rules allow the defendants to ask the court for a rehearing on points the majority overlooked or misapprehended, and the coalition will announce Wednesday whether it will petition the Illinois Supreme Court requesting a rehearing in the case. 

WHEN:  10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31

WHERE:  Hotel Allegro, 171 W. Randolph, Orpheum Room, 3^rd floor, Chicago.

Paid for by Support Independent Maps.  A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is (or will be) available on the Board's official website (www.elections.il.gov) or for purchase from the Illinois State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois.

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