Illinois Republicans say Democrats have begun the redistricting process behind closed doors. St. Rep. Tom Demmer of Dixon says it’s highly partisan despite promises that it wouldn’t be. Demmer says the Census Bureau hasn’t even provided data about where people are.
Demmer says the transparency that was promised has apparently been thrown out. The state’s legislative districts must be redrawn in time for the spring primaries and Republicans believe there’s plenty of time to wait for the Census data.