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AMENDMENT TO SENATE RESOLUTION 249

AMENDMENT NO. ___. Amend Senate Resolution 249 by replacing everything after the heading of the resolution with the following:

"WHEREAS, Under Article IV, Section 3 of the Illinois Constitution of 1970, in the year following each federal decennial census year, the General Assembly by law shall redistrict the Legislative Districts and the Representative Districts; and

WHEREAS, In late 2010, the United States Census Bureau released its 2010 population totals for Illinois; and

WHEREAS, The Redistricting Transparency and Public Participation Act requires committees of the Senate and House, or a joint committee, to hold public hearings statewide and receive testimony and inform the public on the existing Legislative and Representative Districts; and

WHEREAS, The Illinois General Assembly, in considering redistricting issues over the past two years, conducted over forty hearings throughout the State during that time; and

WHEREAS, At those hearings, the Illinois General Assembly heard from experts in the area of redistricting, considered comments from public officials and members of the general public, and received proposals submitted by members of the public and stakeholder groups; and

WHEREAS, The Illinois General Assembly has drafted a plan for redistricting the Legislative Districts and the Representative Districts (the "2011 General Assembly Redistricting Plan"); therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that in establishing boundaries for Illinois Legislative and Representative Districts ("Districts"), the following redistricting principles were taken into account:

(i) each of the Districts contained in the 2011 General Assembly Redistricting Plan was drawn to be substantially equal in population, so that as nearly as practicable, the total population deviation between Districts in zero;

(ii) each of the Districts contained in the 2011 General Assembly Redistricting Plan was drawn to be consistent with the United States Constitution;

(iii) each of the Districts contained in the 2011 General Assembly Redistricting Plan was drawn to be consistent with the federal Voting Rights Act, where applicable;

(iv) each of the Districts contained in the 2011 General Assembly Redistricting Plan was drawn to be compact and contiguous, as required by the Illinois Constitution;

(v) each of the Districts contained in the 2011 General Assembly Redistricting Plan was drawn to be consistent with the Illinois Voting Rights Act of 2011, where applicable; and

(vi) each of the Districts contained in the 2011 General Assembly Redistricting Plan was drawn taking into account the partisan composition of the District and of the Plan itself; and be it further

RESOLVED, That in addition to the foregoing redistricting principles, each of the Districts contained in the 2011 General Assembly Redistricting Plan was drawn to reflect a balance of the following redistricting principles: the preservation of the core or boundaries of the existing Districts; the preservation of communities of interest; respect for county, township, municipal, ward, and other political subdivision boundaries; the maintenance of incumbent-constituent relationships and tracking of population migration; proposals or other input submitted by members of the public and stakeholder groups; public hearing testimony; other incumbent requests; respect for geographic features and natural or logical boundaries; and other redistricting principles recognized by state and federal court decisions; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Senate hereby adopts and incorporates by reference all information received by the House Redistricting Committee or the Senate Redistricting Committee that was submitted by the general public and stakeholders in person at the hearings; by e-mail; by U.S. mail; by facsimile; or in person at the public access stations provided by the House and Senate in Springfield, Illinois and in Chicago, Illinois; that the Senate further adopts and incorporates by reference transcripts of proceedings for all of the redistricting hearings conducted by either the House or Senate or both; and that all information received by the House or Senate or both, including but not limited to, the aforementioned information, was subsequently posted at one of the following websites: www.ilga.gov/senate/committees/hearing.asp?CommitteeID=956, www.ilsenateredistricting.com, and www.ilhousedems.com/redistricting; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the following summary describes the general characteristics of each Legislative District and makes reference to some but not all of the redistricting principles that were considered in drawing that District. The term "proposed district" will refer to the Legislative District proposed in the 2011 General Assembly Redistricting Plan, and the term "present district" will refer to the Legislative District under the current, existing plan adopted in 2001:

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 1

Proposed Legislative District 1 is located on the southwest side of Chicago. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The northern border runs along 16th Street between the Clark Street and Western Avenue on the east and generally along the Stevenson Expressway on the west. The southern border is drawn along precinct lines, streets and rail lines along Archer Avenue on the west, then the south boundary of the district turns northeast generally following precinct lines in a stair step pattern starting at 73rd Street and Central Park Avenue up to 31st Street and Clark Street. The far western border is drawn along Natoma Avenue. The eastern border runs along Clark Street and the Dan Ryan Expressway. Interstate 55, which runs east to west through much of the district, serves as a major thoroughfare, as do Cicero, Archer, Western, and Halsted Avenues and Cermak and Pulaski Roads. Chicago Transit Authority bus and rail lines (Red, Orange, and Pink lines) also serve the district.

Proposed Legislative District 1 contains Latino communities Pilsen, McKinley Park, Brighton Park, and Back of the Yards, Gage Park, Archer Heights, New City, Bridgeport, Armour Square, and Lower West Side neighborhoods of Chicago. These working class neighborhoods contain similar housing stock integrated with industrial facilities. The residents of this proposed district are generally first and second-generation immigrants who share a common need for social services and patronize locally owned businesses catering to the cultural tastes and customs of the communities. The proposed district contains the National Museum of Mexican Art. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, present District 1 is underpopulated by 24,058 people. In order to achieve ideal population, the borders were expanded south and west. The district also contains virtually all of the south side community of Chinatown. Currently, the Chinatown area is split between three legislative districts. The Senate and House Redistricting Committees received testimony from numerous witnesses representing businesses and residents of the greater Chinatown area indicating that Chinatown belongs in a single legislative district. The proposed district was configured in part to achieve that goal and indeed maintains nearly all of that community of interest in one legislative district.

Proposed Legislative District 1 is a majority-minority district, with a Latino Voting Age Population of 60.17 percent. It also has an Asian Voting Age Population of 12.89 percent and an African-American Voting Age Population of 7.25 percent. The proposed legislative district maintains a partisan composition that is comparable to the present legislative district and reflects the high affiliation and correlation of African-American and Latino voters that identify with the Democratic Party based on committee hearing testimony. Proposed Legislative District 1 preserves 58.9 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations and allows the formulation of new relationships. Senator Antonio "Tony" Muņoz (D) resides within the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 2

Proposed Legislative District 2 is located on the northwest side of Chicago. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. Generally, the district is bound on the south by Grand Avenue, on the west by Harlem Avenue, on the east by Interstate 90/94, Irving Park, Altgeld and Armitage Roads. Proposed Legislative District 2 contains portions of the well-established Puerto Rican neighborhoods of Humboldt Park, Hermosa, and Logan Square, as well as the neighborhoods of Portage Park, Belmont-Cragin, Dunning, Austin, Montclare, and West Town. North Avenue runs east to west through much of the district and Cicero Avenue runs north to south. The district is also serviced by public transportation including the Chicago Transit Authority bus and rail lines (Blue line) and the Metra Milwaukee District-West line.

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the present 2nd District is underpopulated by 23,497 people. In order to achieve ideal population, the district boundaries were shifted northwest to include the neighborhoods of Dunning and Montclare. Proposed Legislative District 2 has a Latino Voting Age Population of 55.58 percent and is a majority-minority Latino District. The district strongly resembles proposed district maps submitted to the Senate Redistricting Committee by the Latino Coalition for Fair Redistricting. The proposed legislative district maintains a partisan make-up that is comparable to the present legislative district and reflects the high affiliation and correlation of African-American and Latino voters that identify with the Democratic Party based on committee hearing testimony. Proposed Legislative District 2 preserves 82.6 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations and allows the formulation of new relationships. Senator William "Willie" Delgado (D) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 3

Proposed Legislative District 3 is located in Chicago, primarily in the south side and downtown areas. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The proposed district contains the vast majority of the downtown Loop area, as well as portions of the Near North Side, Near West Side, and Near South Side. Proposed District 3 also contains portions of the south side neighborhoods of Douglas, Armour Square, Bridgeport, Grand Boulevard, New City, Washington Park, Chicago Lawn, West Englewood, Englewood, Woodlawn, Greater Grand Crossing, South Shore, and Chatham. The South Side community of Fuller Park is also located wholly within the district. The northern boundary of proposed District 3 is Goethe Street and the southern border generally follows 67th Street. The eastern boundary is generally Michigan Avenue and Martin Luther King Drive, and the westernmost boundary follows Interstate 94 and the Chicago River in the north and Kedzie Avenue in the south. The borders of the proposed district generally adhere to existing precinct boundaries. Interstate 90/94 and Michigan Avenue run north to south through the core of the district and Garfield Boulevard and 47th Street are major east to west thoroughfares. The district is also accessible via Chicago Transit Authority bus and rail lines (Red, Purple, Brown, Green, Pink, and Orange Lines). Proposed District 3 also contains the majority of downtown Chicago's Loop business district. The Chicago Loop is the historic commercial center of downtown Chicago. It is the seat of government for Chicago and Cook County, and also contains the historic theater and shopping districts.

Proposed Legislative District 3 is a majority-minority African-American district. The African-American Voting Age Population of the proposed district is 51.29 percent. The Latino Voting Age Population is 9.54 percent and the Asian Voting Age Population is 7.18 percent. According to the U.S. Census, present District 3 is underpopulated by 28,101 people. In order to accommodate the population loss in District 3 and surrounding districts, the proposed district expands boundaries outward. This proposed district is also configured to respect the Chinatown community of interest, as identified by witnesses at numerous Senate Redistricting Committee hearings, which is now located in the neighboring district (Proposed Legislative District 1). The proposed district strongly resembles proposals submitted by African-Americans for Legislative Redistricting (AALR). The proposed legislative district maintains a partisan make-up that is comparable to the present legislative district and reflects the high affiliation and correlation of African-American and Latino voters that identify with the Democratic Party based on committee hearing testimony. Proposed District 3 preserves 68.2 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations and allows the formulation of new relationships. Senator Mattie Hunter (D) resides within the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 4

Proposed Legislative District 4 is located on the west side of Chicago and in the western suburbs of Cook County. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The eastern boundary of proposed District 4 is generally Cicero Avenue in the north and LaGrange Road in the south. The district is bounded on the west by the Cook-DuPage County line. The northern boundary generally follows North Avenue in the west and central parts of the district, and Grand Avenue in the east. The northern boundary also runs along precinct lines in the western suburbs of Melrose Park and Oak Park. The southern boundary generally follows Roosevelt Road in the east, the BNSF rail line to the southwest and U.S. Route 34. The borders of the proposed district generally adhere to existing precinct boundaries in the City of Chicago. The west suburban communities of Forest Park, River Forest, North Riverside, Hillside, Broadview, and Westchester are wholly within the proposed district, as are nearly all of Maywood, Bellwood, and Berkeley and portions of Oak Park, Berwyn, Brookfield, LaGrange, and LaGrange Park. A portion of Chicago's Austin neighborhood including portions the 24th, 28th, 29th and 37th wards are also within the proposed district. Present District 4 contains some of the same municipalities as proposed District 4, including Chicago, Forest Park, River Forest, Maywood, North Riverside, Hillside, Oak Park, Bellwood, Berkeley, Berwyn, and Westchester. The communities of LaGrange Park, Westchester, and Western Springs, all located in southern Proviso Township, share the Salt Creek Woods Nature Preserve and a nearby Metra line (Green line).

A majority of the community members in proposed District 4 share similar education-attainment levels and earn generally between $50,000 to $60,000 each year. The educational service, health care, and social assistance industries are the largest employment sectors for the communities within the proposed district. In addition, communities in proposed District 4 share similar housing stock; the majority of the homes in the proposed district were built before 1980. The Eisenhower Expressway runs east to west through the entire proposed district. Other major transportation routes include Cermak Road, Roosevelt Road, Harlem Avenue, and LaGrange Road. The proposed district is also accessible via public transportation, including Chicago Transit Authority bus and rail lines (Blue and Green lines), as well as the Metra Union Pacific West and Burlington Northern Santa Fe commuter rail lines.

Proposed Legislative District 4 has an African-American Voting Age Population of 50.06 percent, a Latino Voting Age Population of 11.94 percent, and an Asian Voting Age Population of 2.41 percent. According to 2010 U.S. Census figures, the present 4th District is underpopulated by 25,969 people. Due to this population loss and population losses in surrounding districts, the proposed District 4 shifts boundaries primarily to the south and west, thereby achieving ideal population. The majority of the proposed district's shape resembles proposals submitted to the Senate Redistricting Committee by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and African-Americans for Legislative Redistricting (AALR). The proposed legislative district maintains a partisan make-up that is comparable to the present legislative district and reflects the high affiliation and correlation of African-American and Latino voters that identify with the Democratic Party based on committee hearing testimony. The proposed district preserves 70.4 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations and allows the formulation of new relationships. Senator Kimberly Lightford (D) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 5

Proposed Legislative District 5 is located on the west side of Chicago. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The proposed district is bound on the west by Cicero Avenue. The northern boundary is generally Grand Avenue. The southern boundary runs along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail line. Wells Avenue, Interstate 94, and the Chicago River form the eastern border. The borders of the proposed district generally adhere to existing precinct boundaries. Proposed Legislative District 5 contains the west side neighborhood of North Lawndale in its entirety. It also includes all of East Garfield Park and West Garfield Park. This is consistent with testimony received at Senate Redistricting Committee hearings from the North Lawndale Alliance and other community members requesting that these neighborhoods be kept intact. The proposed district also contains portions of Austin, Humboldt Park, West Garfield Park, East Garfield Park, South Lawndale, Lower West Side, Near West Side, West Town, Loop, Near North Side, Logan Square, and Lincoln Park.

Interstate 290 runs east to west through the heart of the district, Interstate 90/94 cuts through the east side of the district, and Ogden Avenue traverses the district diagonally southwest to northeast. The district is also serviced by public transportation including the Chicago Transit Authority bus and rail lines (Green, Blue, and Pink lines). The proposed district includes the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center, Stroger Hospital, Rush University Medical Center, and Jesse Brown Veterans Administration Medical Center. The district also includes the University of Illinois at Chicago, Malcolm X College, and the United Center.

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the present 5th District is underpopulated by 9,160 people. In order to achieve ideal population, the proposed district boundaries were expanded in the west and in the northeast. Proposed District 5 is a majority-minority district with an African-American Voting Age Population of 50.45 percent and a Latino Voting Age Population of 10.13 percent. The proposed legislative district maintains a partisan make-up that is comparable to the present legislative district and reflects the high affiliation and correlation of African-American and Latino voters that identify with the Democratic Party based on committee hearing testimony. Proposed Legislative District 5 preserves 86.9 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations and allows the formulation of new relationships. The proposed district resembles a proposal submitted by African-Americans for Legislative Redistricting (AALR). Senator Annazette Collins (D) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 6

Proposed Legislative District 6 is located on Chicago's near north side. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The proposed district is bounded on the east by Lake Michigan, while the northern boundary runs generally along Montrose Avenue. The western and southern boundaries generally follow the North Branch of the Chicago River, and the southernmost boundary runs along Division Street in the east. The borders of the proposed district generally adhere to existing precinct boundaries. Proposed District 6 contains portions of the Chicago neighborhoods of Lincoln Park, Avondale, Lakeview, North Center, Irving Park, Uptown, Lincoln Square, Albany Park, and Near North Side. Proposed District 6 also includes one of the largest lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender (LGBT) communities in Chicago and in the nation. This is consistent with testimony from LGBT community representatives received at the House Redistricting Committee's Springfield hearing. Proposed Legislative District 6 is home to many of Chicago's most popular attractions including the Lincoln Park, the Lincoln Park Zoo, Wrigley Field, and the Second City Theatre. DePaul University is also located in the proposed legislative district.

Lake Shore Drive runs the length of the district on the east providing access to residents and businesses in each of the neighborhoods in the district. Western and Irving Park Avenues also run through the district, in addition to Lincoln Avenue and Clark Street. Chicago Transit Authority bus and rail lines (Red, Purple, and Brown lines) also service the proposed district.

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the present 6th District is underpopulated by 9,764 people. In order to achieve ideal population, the district boundaries were shifted slightly to the north and west. Proposed Legislative District 6 preserves 90.3 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations. Senator John J. Cullerton (D) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 7

Proposed Legislative District 7 is located on Chicago's far north side. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. It contains the Lake Shore neighborhoods of Rogers Park and Edgewater, as well as portions of Uptown, Lakeview, North Center, Lincoln Square, Albany Park, North Park and West Ridge. The proposed district also contains a small portion of southern Evanston. The eastern border is Lake Michigan. The southern half of the western border is generally the upper branch of the Chicago River, and the northern half of the western boundary is generally Ridge Boulevard from Devon to Touhy Avenues. The district is bounded on the north by Calvary Cemetery as well as the CTA Skokie Swift rail line. The southern boundary generally runs along Montrose Avenue. The borders of the proposed district generally adhere to existing precinct boundaries. The Chicago Wards contained in whole or in part in proposed Legislative District 7 include the 40th, 46th, 47th, 48th, 49th and small sections of the 33rd and 50th. Major transportation thoroughfares in the proposed district include Lake Shore Drive and Ridge, Peterson and Western Avenues. The district is also served by Chicago Transit Authority bus and rail lines (Red, Purple, Yellow and Brown lines).

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, present District 7 is underpopulated by 29,321 people. In order to achieve ideal population, the district was shifted to the north and west. Proposed District 7 includes the neighborhood of Rogers Park in its entirety. This is a change from the 2001 configuration, which splits Rogers Park between present Districts 7 and 9. This reconfiguration is consistent with testimony received from multiple witnesses at the Senate Redistricting Committee's Chicago hearing indicating that the neighborhood should be unified into a single district. Proposed Legislative District 7 preserves 81.5 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations. Senator Heather Steans (D) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 8

Proposed Legislative District 8 is located on Chicago's far north side and northwest suburbs. It has a population of 217,469, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The proposed district's southwestern boundary is generally Milwaukee Avenue. The proposed district's southern-most boundary is generally Montrose Avenue between Cicero and Pulaski. The eastern boundary generally runs along Chicago's 50th Ward boundary. Generally, the eastern half of the northern boundary runs along Howard, Lee, and Dempster Streets. The western half of the northern boundary runs along the Maine Township line. The borders of the proposed district generally adhere to existing precinct boundaries.

Proposed Legislative District 8 includes portions of Maine and Niles Townships, and portions of the communities of Morton Grove, Niles, Skokie, Lincolnwood, and Glenview. It also includes portions of the Chicago neighborhoods of West Ridge, North Park, Albany Park, Irving Park, and Forest Glen. Substantially all of the 39th and 50th Wards of Chicago are located in the district, in addition to portions of the 41st and 45th Wards. Under the 2001 map, present District 8 contains some of the same municipalities as proposed District 8, including Chicago, Lincolnwood, Skokie, Morton Grove, Glenview and Niles. The proposed district is traversable via Interstate 94, Harlem and Lincoln Avenues, as well as Chicago Transit Authority bus and rail lines (Blue and Yellow lines) and the Metra Milwaukee District West commuter rail line.

According to 2010 U.S. Census figures, present District 8 is underpopulated by 7,185 people, therefore, the proposed district shifts boundaries to the northwest. The proposed district has an Asian Voting Age Population of 23.66 percent, a Latino Voting Age Population of 12.41 percent and an African-American Voting Age Population of 4.36 percent. Proposed Legislative District 8 preserves 83.4 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations. Senator Ira Silverstein (D) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 9

Proposed Legislative District 9 is located in the northeast corner of Cook County, directly north of Proposed Legislative District 8. Proposed Legislative District 9 has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. Its eastern border is Lake Michigan from Calvary Cemetery on the south to Beach Road in Glencoe on the north. Its northern border is generally Dundee Road, I-94, and the Cook County line. The western border is generally I-294. The eastern half of the southern boundary runs along Howard, Lee, and Dempster Streets. The western half of the southern boundary runs along the Maine Township boundary line. The borders of the proposed district generally adhere to existing precinct boundaries. A majority of the north shore townships of Evanston and New Trier, as well as portions of Northfield and Niles are located in the proposed district. Virtually all of the City of Evanston is within the district. The proposed district also contains the municipalities of Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glencoe, Northbrook, Glenview, Golf, Skokie and Morton Grove. Interstate 94 runs through the heart of the district, as do Lake Avenue, Green Bay Road, and Waukegan Road. The district is serviced by Metra's Union Pacific North and Milwaukee District North commuter rail lines, as well as Pace suburban bus lines.

According to 2010 Census figures, present District 9 is underpopulated by 5,249 people. Thus, the district boundaries were shifted north and west to achieve ideal population. Proposed Legislative District 9 preserves 87.9 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations. Senator Jeff Schoenberg (D) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 10

Proposed Legislative District 10 is located on the Northwest side of Chicago. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The northernmost boundary is the Maine Township line. The eastern border of the proposed district generally follows Milwaukee and Elston Avenues. The district is bounded by Irving Park in the southeast and Belmont Avenue in the southwest. The district's western border is generally I-294, with a small portion running along Mannheim Road. The borders of the proposed district generally adhere to existing precinct boundaries.

Proposed Legislative District 10 includes portions of Leyden, Maine, Norwood Park and Niles Townships. The northwest suburban communities of Harwood Heights, Schiller Park and Norridge are entirely within the district, as are portions of Niles, Park Ridge, Des Plaines, River Grove, Elmwood Park, Rosemont and Franklin Park. It also includes the small township of Norwood Park, which is completely encircled by the City of Chicago. Chicago Wards contained in whole or in part in proposed Legislative District 10 include the 36th, 38th, 41st and the 45th. Proposed District 10 also includes the Chicago neighborhood of Jefferson Park. Like many neighborhoods on the Northwest Side of Chicago, Jefferson Park is a predominantly middle-class neighborhood with a heavy Polish-American community. It is home to the Copernicus Foundation, the Polish parish of St. Constance, as well as a host of other Polish-American organizations, institutions and businesses. The Kennedy Expressway and Northwest Highway run through the heart of the district, which is situated between I-294 and I-94. Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus and rail lines (Blue line) as well as the Metra commuter rail lines (North Central Service and Union Pacific North West lines) also service the proposed district.

U.S. Census figures show that present District 10 is underpopulated by 7,780 people. Surrounding districts in the area also experienced population losses; therefore, proposed Legislative District 10 was shifted to the north and west in order to achieve the ideal population. The proposed legislative district expands west incorporating suburban communities that share many similarities to communities in the present Legislative District 10 such as housing stock, residential green space, and access to quality schools. Proposed Legislative District 10 preserves 71.6 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations and allows the formulation of new relationships. Senator John Mulroe (D) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 11

Proposed Legislative District 11 is located on the southwest side of Chicago and southwestern suburbs. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The Stevenson Expressway and Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal bisect the proposed district. The northern section of the proposed Legislative District 11 is drawn from Western Avenue in Chicago to Custer Avenue in the southwestern suburb of Lyons in the areas commonly between the Stevenson Expressway on the south and Ogden Avenue on the north. It contains predominately working class neighborhoods and suburbs located near industrial and commercial facilities as well as the Hawthorne Racecourse. The southern section of the district is drawn from Joliet Road in McCook to Kedzie Avenue in Chicago, this area is dominated by Midway Airport and working class neighborhoods adjacent to the Airport and the CSX Bedford Park Rail Facility.

Proposed District 11 contains the Chicago neighborhoods of Chicago Lawn, Gage Park, West Lawn, West Elsdon, Clearing, Garfield Ridge, South Lawndale, and Brighton Park. It also contains the southwestern suburbs of Summit, Lyons, Stickney, Forest View, Riverside, Cicero, Bedford Park, and McCook. These suburban communities, with close proximity to Chicago, have been united with Chicago neighborhoods previously. The proposed district includes portions of well-established Mexican-American communities in suburban Cicero as well as in Chicago's Little Village, Archer Heights, Gage Park, West Elsdon, and West Lawn neighborhoods. These working class neighborhoods contain similar housing stock, often referred to as the "Bungalow Belt", integrated with industrial facilities. The proposed district contains many first and second-generation immigrants who share a common need for social services and customs. Interstate 55, Cicero Avenue, and 55th Street traverse the proposed district. Chicago Transit Authority bus and rail lines (Orange and Pink lines) and the Metra Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Heritage commuter rail lines also serve the proposed district. Proposed District 11 is a significant transportation center containing Midway International Airport, I-55, and a portion of the CSX-Bedford Park Rail Facility. The transportation industry dominates the area with many local residents finding employment at the airport, businesses providing services connected to airport operations, or the local rail yards.

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the present district is underpopulated by 8,608 people, districts to the east were underpopulated as well. Due to significant southwest side population growth in the Latino community and population deficiencies in the present and surrounding districts, present Legislative District 11 and present Legislative District 12 were reconfigured to encompass two districts with a majority Latino population based on their proximity. Present Legislative District 12, renumbered as proposed Legislative District 11, was contracted in the north and east but expanded south and west. Senator Martin Sandoval (D) resides within the proposed district. Proposed Legislative District 11 is a majority-minority district, with a Latino Voting Age Population of 60.18 percent and an African-American Voting Age Population of 7.46 percent. Proposed District 11 preserves 49.6 percent of the core of the present District 11, and contains 21.54 percent of the present District 12 in order to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations and allows the formulation of new relationships. The proposed legislative district maintains a partisan composition that is comparable to the present legislative district and reflects the high affiliation and correlation of African-American and Latino voters that identify with the Democratic Party based on committee hearing testimony.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 12

Proposed Legislative District 12 is located in the southwest suburbs and City of Chicago. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. Proposed Legislative District 12 contains a portion of southwestern Chicago as well as portions of the southwestern suburban communities of Cicero, Berwyn, Riverside, Brookfield, McCook, Justice, Bridgeview, Bedford Park, Burbank, LaGrange, LaGrange Park, Countryside, Summit, and Hodgkins. These suburban communities, with their close proximity to Chicago, have been joined with Chicago neighborhoods in the past. The proposed district includes a well-established Mexican-American community in the Berwyn-Cicero area as well as a portion of Chicago's Little Village neighborhood. District lines were drawn primarily along precinct boundaries. Major transportation routes running through the district include Interstate 55, Cermak Road, Ogden Avenue, Harlem Avenue, 79th Street, and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail line. The proposed district includes Chicago Transit Authority bus and rail lines (Pink line) as well as the Metra Burlington Northern Santa Fe commuter rail line, transporting commuters daily.

The proposed legislative district, like its southwest side neighbors, is a transportation hub containing two major rail yards, the BNSF-Cicero and the CSX-Bedford Park. The proposed district is also dotted with working class communities containing similar housing stock integrated with industrial facilities much like its neighboring district, proposed Legislative District 11. The proposed district contains many first and second-generation immigrants who share many customs and a common need for social services. Due to significant southwest side population growth in the Latino community and population deficiencies in surrounding districts, present district 11 and present district 12 were reconfigured to encompass two Latino majority-minority districts. Present Legislative District 11 was renumbered as proposed Legislative District 12, which was contracted in the south but expanded north and northeast. Proposed District 12 is a majority-minority district with a Latino Voting Age Population of 57.99 percent and an African-American Voting Age Population of 3.32 percent. Proposed District 12 preserves 59.7 percent of the core of present District 12 and 30.9 percent of present District 11 to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations and allows the formulation of new relationships. Senator Steven Landek (D) resides within the proposed district. The proposed legislative district maintains a partisan make-up that is comparable to the present legislative district and reflects the high affiliation and correlation of African-American and Latino voters that identify with the Democratic Party based on committee hearing testimony.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 13

Proposed Legislative District 13 is located in Chicago along the downtown lakefront and on the city's south side. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The proposed Legislative District 13 begins in the north at Goethe Street and continues southeast along Lake Michigan to the Illinois-Indiana state line. The western boundary runs along Michigan Avenue and Martin Luther King Drive in downtown Chicago, and follows existing precinct lines and roadways near the Chicago Skyway in the south. The proposed district is accessible via Lake Shore Drive, which runs through the majority of the district, as well as Chicago Transit Authority bus lines. This lakefront district contains many popular travel destinations that form the heart of Chicago's tourism industry.

The proposed district contains a portion of the downtown Loop area, as well as portions of the Near North Side and Near South Side communities. The proposed Legislative District 13 also contains portions of the south side neighborhoods of Douglas, Grand Boulevard, Washington Park, Woodlawn, and South Shore. The south side communities of Hyde Park, Kenwood and Oakland are entirely within the proposed district. The Museum of Science and Industry, Jackson Park, the Field Museum, Soldier Field, the John G. Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Buckingham Fountain, The Art Institute of Chicago, Northerly Island, Grant Park, Millennium Park and Navy Pier are all contained within the district. The proposed district also includes the University of Chicago.

According to the U.S. Census, present District 13 is underpopulated by 12,101 people. In order to accommodate the population loss in present District 13 and surrounding districts, the proposed district expands boundaries south. Proposed Legislative District 13 is a majority-minority African-American district, with an African-American Voting Age Population of 52.25 percent. The Latino Voting Age Population is 13.64 percent and the Asian Voting Age Population is 6.49 percent. The configuration of this proposed district is not without historical precedent. Previous redistricting plans also included similarly shaped lakefront districts. The proposed district also resembles proposals submitted by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and African-Americans for Legislative Redistricting (AALR). The proposed legislative district maintains a partisan make-up that is comparable to the present legislative district and reflects the high affiliation and correlation of African-American and Latino voters that identify with the Democratic Party based on committee hearing testimony. Proposed District 13 preserves 80 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations and allows the formulation of new relationships. Senator Kwame Raoul (D) resides within the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 14

Proposed Legislative District 14 is located on the south side of Chicago and the southwest suburbs. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The district runs from the City of Chicago in the northeast to the suburbs in the southwest. Its northern boundary generally runs along 83rd Street in the east and 119th Street in the west. The southern boundary is generally 138th Street on the east and 159th Street on the west. The eastern boundary of proposed District 14 runs parallel to I-94, and the western boundary generally runs along 88th Avenue in Orland Hills. The borders of the proposed district generally adhere to existing precinct boundaries in the City of Chicago.

Proposed Legislative District 14 contains Chicago Wards 9, 19, 21, and all of 34. It also includes portions of Calumet, Worth, Bremen, Orland and Palos Townships. Portions of the south side neighborhoods of Roseland, Washington Heights, Auburn-Gresham, Chatham, Beverly, Morgan Park and West Pullman are contained in the district. Parts of the suburban communities of Blue Island, Calumet Park, Riverdale, Alsip, Robbins, Crestwood, Oak Forest, Palos Heights, Orland Park and Tinley Park are also located in the district. The present 14th District also unites the suburban communities of Calumet Park, Blue Island, Robbins, Crestwood, Oak Forest and Orland Park with the City of Chicago. Roughly, 30 percent of the community in the proposed district is employed in sales/office work. Another 20 percent is employed in the service sector. A majority of the communities in the proposed district have sizable portions of the population who rent rather than own their homes. The median gross rent rate is generally between $770 and $870 throughout the proposed district. Public transportation, including the Chicago Transit Authority bus and rail lines (Red Line) and Metra rail lines (Electric District line) service the district.

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the present 14th District is underpopulated by 26,597 people. In order to achieve the ideal population, the district boundaries were slightly contracted in the Chicago areas and expanded in the suburban areas. The resulting district is substantially similar in shape to the present 14th District. Proposed Legislative District 14 is a majority-minority district with an African-American Voting Age Population of 55.34 percent and a Latino Voting Age Population of 7.65 percent. It resembles a proposed district submitted by African-Americans for Legislative Redistricting (AALR). The proposed legislative district maintains a partisan make-up that is comparable to the present legislative district and reflects the high affiliation and correlation of African-American and Latino voters that identify with the Democratic Party based on committee hearing testimony. Proposed Legislative District 14 preserves 77.3 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations and allows the formulation of new relationships. Senator Emil Jones III (D) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 15

Proposed Legislative District 15 is located on the south side of Chicago and the south suburbs. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The proposed district begins in the north at 115th Street in Chicago and continues east, roughly following the Bishop-Ford Expressway south to the Will County border. It then turns west and continues to Harlem Avenue in the south suburb of Monee. The western border of the proposed district generally follows precinct lines in several south suburban communities.

The proposed district unites the southwestern portion of Chicago's 9th Ward with south suburban communities in Bloom, Thornton and Crete Townships. Portions of the south suburban communities of Dolton, South Holland, Markham, Glenwood, Oak Forest, Riverdale, Harvey, Posen, Midlothian, Dixmoor, Sauk Village, Thornton, Homewood, South Chicago Heights, Ford Heights, Crete, Steger, University Park and Monee are located within the district. Present District 15 also links the south suburban communities of Dolton, South Holland, Thornton, Homewood, Harvey, Dixmoor, Riverdale, Posen, Midlothian, Oak Forest and Markham with Chicago. In addition, the shape of proposed District 15 generally resembles the present district. The communities throughout proposed District 15 share similar housing stock, with a majority of families in this district residing in single-family homes. These communities generally all contain well-established neighborhoods developed in the same period (between 1940 and 1980). The communities within proposed District 15 also share similar education-attainment levels. Three major interstate highways run through the district: Interstates 94, 57 and 80. The proposed district is also serviced by public transportation, including the Chicago Transit Authority bus routes and Metra rail lines (Rock Island and Electric District lines).

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the present 15th District is underpopulated by 23,008 people. In order to achieve the ideal population, the district boundaries were expanded in the suburban areas of Markham, Harvey, Oak Forest, Crete, and Monee. Proposed Legislative District 15 is a majority-minority district with an African-American Voting Age Population of 56.94 percent and a Latino Voting Age Population of 9.16 percent. The proposed legislative district maintains a partisan make-up that is comparable to the present legislative district and reflects the high affiliation and correlation of African-American and Latino voters that identify with the Democratic Party based on committee hearing testimony. Proposed Legislative District 15 preserves 70.8 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations and allows the formulation of new relationships. Senator James Meeks (D) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 16

Proposed Legislative District 16 is located on the southwest side of Chicago, entirely within Cook County. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The proposed district begins at Interstate 90 in Chicago's 6th Ward, running southwest to 88th Avenue in Palos Hills. From Palos Hills the district extends northwest to Plainfield Road in Countryside. The northern boundary also runs along 83rd and 67th Streets. The southern boundary of the proposed district generally runs along 103rd and 95th Streets in the west and 83rd and 74th Streets in the east.

The majority of the population of proposed Legislative District 16 resides in the City of Chicago, primarily in the neighborhoods of Greater Grand Crossing, Englewood, West Englewood, Auburn-Gresham, Chicago Lawn and Ashburn. The proposed district also contains the suburban communities of Chicago Ridge, Burbank, Countryside, Hickory Hills, Palos Hills, Oak Lawn, Willow Springs, Bridgeview, Hometown, Indian Head Park and Justice. The present district boundaries also unite the communities of Hometown, Oak Lawn, Burbank, Hickory Hills, Bridgeview and Justice with the City of Chicago. Proposed District 16 is comprised primarily of economically diverse, working-class communities with median yearly household incomes between $40,000 to $60,000. All communities within the proposed district share a very diverse labor force, with no one industry employing more than 20% of any given community. Transportation routes serving the district include the Dan Ryan Expressway in the east and the Stevenson Expressway and I-294 in the west. Western, Cicero and Harlem Avenues are also major transportation arteries in the proposed district. Proposed District 16 is also serviced by public transportation, including Chicago Transit Authority bus and rail lines (Red line), as well as the Metra Southwest Service and Rock Island District commuter rail lines, which transport commuters from the proposed district to downtown Chicago daily. Proposed district 16 preserves 68.6 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations and allows the formulation of new relationships.

Proposed Legislative District 16 is a majority-minority district. It has an African-American Voting Age Population of 52.92 percent and a Latino Voting Age Population of 10.93 percent. The proposed legislative district maintains a partisan make-up that is comparable to the present legislative district and reflects the high affiliation and correlation of African-American and Latino voters that identify with the Democratic Party based on committee hearing testimony. The proposed district is similar to a proposal submitted by African-Americans for Legislative Redistricting (AALR). According to the 2010 U.S. Census, present District 16 is underpopulated by 26,162 people. In order to attain the ideal population, the proposed district shifts west. Senator Jacqueline Collins (D) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 17

Proposed Legislative District 17 is located in northeastern Illinois, along the Illinois-Indiana state line. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. It includes several south suburban communities and portions of the southeast side of Chicago. Proposed District 17 begins at East 73rd Street in Chicago. It then follows a southeasterly path to the Illinois-Indiana border. The district continues south along the Indiana state line to Momence Township in Kankakee County. The southern border extends from the Indiana State line to Manteno Township in Kankakee County. The western boundary of the district runs generally along I-94 in Cook County and the Bishop-Ford Expressway in Will County.

The proposed Legislative District 17 includes the south suburban municipalities of Burnham, Calumet, Lansing, Lynwood, Ford Heights, and Sauk Village. The Will County municipalities of Beecher and Peotone are also included within the district, as are the Kankakee County municipalities of Manteno and Grant Park. Major transportation routes through the district are I-90, I-94, I-80, I-57 and Dixie Highway. Torrence Avenue runs north to south through the length of the district to the Cook County line. Chicago Transit Authority bus and rail lines (Red Line), as well as the Metra Electric District commuter line also serve the district, transporting residents to and from downtown Chicago.

U.S. Census figures reveal that the present 17th District, like neighboring south side districts, experienced a significant population loss. Because the present District 17 is 28,268 people below the ideal population, the proposed district boundaries were reconfigured to achieve the ideal population. The proposed district boundaries were extended south in order to respect the configurations of districts adjacent to it. The proposed district accordingly picks up similar south suburban communities in Cook, Will and Kankakee Counties, which is not without historical precedent. Under the 2001 configuration, many of these south suburban communities were included together in Legislative District 40. All communities in proposed District 17 generally share the same educational attainment levels. The manufacturing industry is a key employer in communities throughout this district, with at least 10% of the workforce employed in manufacturing. The proposed legislative district includes a number of manufacturing facilities, including Ford Motor Company's Chicago plant, that provide jobs to Chicago and south suburban residents. The population of the proposed district is primarily working-class, with a median household income of between $40,000 to $65,000 for the majority of the community. Roughly two-thirds of households own their own homes and the remaining one-third rent.

Proposed Legislative District 17 is a majority-minority district, with an African-American Voting Age Population of 60.03 percent. The Latino Voting Age Population is 9.07 percent. The proposed legislative district maintains a partisan make-up that is comparable to the present legislative district and reflects the high affiliation and correlation of African-American and Latino voters that identify with the Democratic Party based on committee hearing testimony. The proposed district preserves 60.6 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations and allows the formulation of new relationships. Senator Donne Trotter (D) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 18

Proposed Legislative District 18 is located entirely within southwestern Cook County. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The northern border is generally 83rd Street in the eastern half of the district and 103rd Street in the western half. The western border is the Cook County line. The southern border generally follows 119th Street in the eastern half of the district and 159th, 167th and 171st Streets in the west. The eastern border generally runs along South Ashland, South Western and South 86th Avenues. Proposed Legislative District 18 begins in the City of Chicago's 18th, 19th and 21st Wards, and continues west into Worth, Palos, Lyons and Orland Townships.

Proposed Legislative District 18 includes portions of the suburban communities of Orland Park, Orland Hills, Oak Lawn, Alsip, Merrionette Park, Evergreen Park, Chicago Ridge, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Palos Heights and Worth, as well as the Chicago communities of Beverly, Mount Greenwood, Morgan Park, Auburn-Gresham, Ashburn and Washington Heights. Legislative District 18 joins communities in southwest Chicago and Evergreen Park with areas such as Oak Lawn, Worth, Palos Hills and Orland Park. The shape of the proposed 18th Legislative District is not without historical precedent. The 1991 and 2001 configurations of the district linked these southwestern Chicago neighborhoods with similar suburbs. Interstate 294 runs through much of the proposed district, as do Southwest Highway and Western Avenue. The district is also serviced by public transportation, including the Chicago Transit Authority bus lines as well as the Metra Southwest Service commuter rail line.

The 2010 U.S. Census figures show that present District 18 is underpopulated by 8,320 people. Surrounding districts to the north and east also experienced significant population losses. Thus, District 18 was contracted in the north and east and expanded in the southwest, thereby achieving ideal population. Proposed Legislative District 18 preserves 73.8 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations and allows the formulation of new relationships. Senator Edward Maloney (D) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 19

Proposed Legislative District 19 is located in southern Cook County and northern Will County. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The proposed district includes portions of Rich, Bremen and Orland Townships in Cook County and a majority of Frankfort, New Lenox and Homer Townships in Will County. Joliet and Lockport Township boundaries form the western boundary of proposed District 19. The southern boundary is generally Laraway Road, Prestwick Drive, and the Will-Cook County line. The eastern boundary is generally Kedzie and Western Avenues. The northern boundary generally follows 159th, 171st and 183rd Streets. The municipalities of Mokena, Matteson, New Lenox, Tinley Park, Country Club Hills, Hazel Crest and Richton Park are wholly or partially included in proposed Legislative District 19. Other municipalities partially included in the proposed district are Markham, Olympia Fields, Orland Park, Oak Forest, Park Forest, Flossmoor, Frankfort, Lockport, Homer Glen and Joliet.

The shape of the 19th Legislative District is not without historical precedent. Many of these communities were included in districts together under the 1991 and 2001 redistricting plans. Interstate 57, Harlem Avenue and LaGrange Road are major north to south transportation routes through the district. In addition, Interstate 80 and U.S. Route 30 traverse the district east to west. Interstate 355 provides transportation access in the northwestern portion of the district. The Metra Southwest Service line, the Rock Island District line and the Metra Electric District line provide commuters with daily service to and from the City of Chicago.

Due to population losses in the north and east, proposed Legislative District 19 encompasses additional southwestern suburban communities to the west. Proposed Legislative District 19 preserves 57.6 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations and allows the formulation of new relationships. Senator Maggie Crotty (D) resides in the district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 20

Proposed Legislative District 20 is located on the northwest side of Chicago, just north of proposed Legislative District 2. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. Generally, the district is bound on the south by Armitage, Fullerton and Belmont Avenues, and on the north by Irving Park Road, Montrose Avenue and Argyle Street. It is bordered on the west by Austin Avenue, and on the east by the Chicago River and Western Avenue.

The borders of the proposed district generally adhere to existing precinct boundaries. Proposed District 20 contains well-established and growing Latino communities on Chicago's northwest side. Portions of the Chicago neighborhoods of Hermosa, Logan Square, Belmont-Cragin, Albany Park, Avondale, Irving Park, Portage Park and Dunning are located in the district. Chicago City Wards partially contained in the district are the 1st, 26th, 30th, 31st, 33rd, 35th, 38th and 39th. Irving Park Road and Belmont Avenue are major thoroughfares running east to west through much of the district, while Cicero Avenue and Pulaski Road run north to south. The Kennedy Expressway and Milwaukee Avenue run diagonally from the northwest to the southeast through the district. Proposed District 20 is also serviced by public transportation, including the Chicago Transit Authority bus and rail lines (Blue line) and the Metra Milwaukee District-West and Union Pacific Northwest lines.

In 2001, present District 20 was created as a new majority-minority Latino district. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the present 20th District lost 29,590 people. In order to achieve ideal population, the boundaries were shifted west. Proposed District 20 has a Latino Voting Age Population of 52.01 percent and an Asian Voting Age Population of 6.25 percent. The district resembles proposed district maps submitted to the Senate Redistricting Committee by the Latino Coalition for Fair Redistricting. The proposed legislative district maintains a partisan make-up that is comparable to the present legislative district and reflects the high affiliation and correlation of Latino voters that identify with the Democratic Party based on committee hearing testimony. Proposed Legislative District 20 preserves 80.2 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations and allows the formulation of new relationships. Senator Iris Martinez (D) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 21

Proposed Legislative District 21 is located in central DuPage County and northern Will County. It has a population of 217,469, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. Townships included in the proposed district are Winfield, Wayne, Bloomingdale, Milton, Naperville, Lisle, Wheatland and DuPage. The western border of proposed Legislative District 21 generally follows Illinois Route 59. The southern border is 111th Street and the northern border runs generally along Illinois Route 64. The eastern border generally follows Illinois Route 35 in the north and Naper Boulevard in the south.

The proposed district is anchored by the City of Naperville, and also includes the majority of the municipalities of Warrenville, Lisle and Wheaton. Portions of West Chicago and Carol Stream are also within the proposed district. Interstate 88, 75th Street, Roosevelt Road and Ogden Avenue traverse the district from east to west. The Metra Union Pacific West and Burlington Northern Santa Fe commuter rail lines transport commuters to and from the City of Chicago daily. The Timber Ridge Forest Preserve lies in the northern part of the district and the Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserves lies in the south. The proposed district includes a portion of the Illinois Technology and Research Corridor and is home to many businesses including Navistar, Tellabs, and the BP Research Center.

Proposed District 21 is presently located in the area occupied by present District 48. Present District 48 is located between two shifting population zones. To the east, districts lost population while districts to the west gained dramatically. Thus, proposed District 21 shifts north in order to achieve ideal population in the proposed district and surrounding districts. Proposed Legislative District 21 preserves 59.8 percent of the core of present District 48, and it retains the same general shape it presently has under the 2001 redistricting plan. Senator Tom Johnson (R) and Senator John Milner (R) reside in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 22

Proposed Legislative District 22 is located in northwestern Cook County and eastern Kane County. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The proposed district's western boundary is generally the Fox River in the north and Illinois Route 34 in the south. The proposed district's southern border is generally U.S. Highway 20. The eastern boundary runs along Roselle Road in the north and generally along precinct lines in the cities of Streamwood, Hanover Park and Hoffman Estates in the south. The proposed district's northern boundary is generally I-90 to the east, and the McHenry-Kane County line in the west.

Proposed Legislative District 22 has a Latino Voting Age Population of 35.21 percent, an Asian Voting Age Population of 11.39 percent and an African-American Voting Age Population of 5.79 percent. A large portion of the Latino community in District 22 is located in the Fox River communities of Carpentersville and Elgin. The Latino Policy Forum proposed a similar configuration of this district at a Senate Redistricting Committee hearing. Other communities included in proposed District 22 are Streamwood, East Dundee, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, South Elgin and Hanover Park. In addition, proposed Legislative District 22 contains a larger portion of the City of Elgin than the present configuration. Under this proposal Elgin is now split between only two districts, rather than three, with 74.22 percent of the city located in proposed District 22. Illinois Route 59 runs north to south through the middle of the district, and Interstate 90 also traverses the district. The district is served by the Metra Milwaukee District West commuter rail line, which operates daily between these suburban communities and downtown Chicago.

U.S. Census figures reveal that present District 22 is overpopulated by 4,115 people. The proposed district contracts borders in the northwest and expands in the southwest in order to incorporate a larger portion of the City of Elgin. The resulting district is more compact than the present district, yet maintains the same general shape it has had since 2001. Proposed Legislative District 22 preserves 97.3 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations. The proposed Legislative District maintains the virtually identical partisan make-up of the present district. Senator Mike Noland (D) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 23

Proposed Legislative District 23 is primarily located in DuPage County, with a small portion of the district in Hanover Township in northwestern Cook County. Portions of the following DuPage County Townships are included in the proposed district: Wayne, Bloomingdale, Milton, Addison and York. It has a population of 217,469, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. Illinois Route 59 generally serves as the proposed district's western border, and Illinois Route 64 generally serves as its southern border. The eastern boundary is generally Illinois Route 83. The northern border follows township lines in Addison Township as well as township and precinct lines in Bloomingdale and Hanover Townships. The municipalities of Bloomingdale, Itasca, Glendale Heights, and Medinah are wholly within the district, as are portions of Villa Park, Carol Stream, Bartlett, Roselle, Addison, and Hanover Park. Interstate 355 runs north to south through the district, linking with Interstate 290 which runs north and southeast. Bloomingdale Road runs north to south through the heart of the district, and Schick Road runs east to west. The Metra Milwaukee District West and Union Pacific West lines transport commuters daily between Chicago and these western suburban areas.

Present District 23 is located between two shifting population zones. To the east, districts lost population while districts to the north and west gained dramatically. Present District 23 is also underpopulated by 3,895 people. Thus, proposed Legislative District 23 was expanded in order to achieve ideal population in the proposed district and surrounding districts. Proposed Legislative District 23 preserves 59.2 percent of the core of the present district. Senator Carole Pankau (R) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 24

Proposed Legislative District 24 is located almost entirely within DuPage County, with a small portion located in Lyons Township in Cook County. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. Milton, Lisle, Downers Grove, York and Addison Townships are included in the proposed district. The proposed district's northern boundary generally follows Geneva Road with a small portion running south along Villa Park municipal and precinct lines. From north to south, the western boundary generally follows Illinois Routes 23 and 53. The southern boundary generally follows 59th Street in Clarendon Hills and 39th Street in Downers Grove. The eastern boundary is generally Interstate 294.

All of Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, and Highland Hills are in the proposed district. A majority of the municipalities Glen Ellyn, Westmont, Oak Brook, Lombard, Elmhurst, and Oak Brook Terrace are within proposed Legislative District 24. Portions of Downers Grove, Lisle, Western Springs and Wheaton are also included in proposed District 24. Interstates 355, 290, 88, and Illinois Routes 38, 53, 64 and 83 traverse the district. The Metra Union Pacific West and Burlington Northern Santa Fe commuter rail lines transport commuters to and from the City of Chicago daily. Proposed Legislative District 24 contains the corporate headquarters of McDonald's Corporation, Keebler Company, Paper Mate Company, and Ace Hardware Corporation.

Present District 24 is underpopulated by 9,662 people. Districts to the north and east also experienced population losses, according to 2010 U.S. Census figures. In order to achieve the ideal population, proposed District 24 was shifted west, picking up portions of present District 21. Proposed Legislative District 24 preserves 59.2 percent of the core of present District 21 and 18.94 percent of the core of present District 24. Senator Kirk Dillard (R) resides in the district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 25

Proposed Legislative District 25 is located in northeastern Illinois, primarily in Kane County with portions in Kendall and DuPage Counties. It has a population of 217,469, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The district wholly includes the Kendall County Township of Bristol, as well as the Kane County Townships of Sugar Grove and Blackberry. Portions of Batavia, Geneva, Little Rock, Kendall, and Oswego Townships in Kendall County; Aurora, Elgin, Campton and St. Charles Townships in Kane County; Hanover Township in Cook County; and Wayne, Winfield and Naperville Townships in DuPage County are also included in the proposed district. A majority of the suburban municipalities of Batavia, Sugar Grove, St. Charles, Elburn, Montgomery, West Chicago and Yorkville are within the proposed district, as well as portions of Aurora, Geneva, Oswego and Naperville.

The western border of proposed Legislative District 25 generally runs along the Campton, Blackberry, Sugar Grove and Bristol Township boundaries. The eastern border generally follows Illinois Route 59. The southern boundary generally follows Illinois Route 71 in the west and Batavia Township lines in the east. The district is generally bounded in the north by U.S. Route 20. The borders of the proposed district generally adhere to existing precinct boundaries.

The DuPage County and Aurora Municipal Airports, as well as Interstate 88, U.S. Route 30 and Illinois Route 47 provide transportation to proposed Legislative District 25. The Fox River runs through the heart of the district. Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, an internationally renowned research facility, is also located within the proposed district.

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Kendall and Kane Counties experienced extraordinary population growth. Presently, Legislative District 25 is overpopulated by 115,511 people. In order to account for this dramatic population increase, the proposed district contracts boundaries in the north, east and south. Present District 25 includes both rural and suburban areas in the same district. By contrast, proposed District 25 contains primarily suburban communities, and is more compact in shape. Proposed Legislative District 25 measures 30.1 miles from north to south, a substantial change compared with present District 25, which measures 54 miles from north to south. Proposed Legislative District 25 preserves 54.0 percent of the core of the present district as well as its partisan composition. Senator Chris Lauzen (R) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 26

Proposed Legislative District 26 is located in northern Illinois in the counties of Lake, McHenry, Kane and Cook. It has a population of 217,469, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The townships of Cuba and Ela are entirely within the district. In addition, the vast majority of Algonquin, Barrington, Fremont and Libertyville Townships are also within the district, along with portions of Dundee, Wauconda, Palatine, Warren, Nunda, and Hanover Townships. The mainly suburban district includes the entire cities of Libertyville, Hawthorne Woods, Lake Zurich, Lake Barrington, North Barrington, Fox River Grove, Cary, Long Grove, Port Barrington, Tower Lake, Kildeer and Forest Lake, as well as portions of Mundelein, Barrington Hills, Algonquin, South Barrington, Crystal Lake, Lake in the Hills, Wauconda and Vernon Hills.

The western boundary of the proposed district lies just west of Illinois Route 31. The southern boundary generally follows the Barrington and Ela township lines. The eastern boundary of proposed District 26 generally follows the municipal boundary of Long Grove in the south and I-94 in the north. The northern boundary generally follows Illinois Route 176 on the west and Illinois Route 120 on the east. Northwest Highway runs through the heart of the district from the northwest to southeast. In addition, U.S. Route 12 crosses the northern half of the district. The proposed district is served by the Metra Union Pacific Northwest rail line, which transports commuters to and from the City of Chicago daily. The inclusion of multiple counties in the 26th Legislative District is not without historical precedent. The 2001 redistricting plan also divided legislative districts between Lake, McHenry and Cook Counties. According to 2010 U.S. Census figures, the present district is overpopulated by 31,130 people.

Proposed Legislative District 26 is uniquely situated between multiple shifting population zones. To the north, south and west, districts experienced substantial population growth, while districts to the east experienced population losses. Accordingly, some areas of Present District 26 were shifted into proposed Districts 30, 31 and 32 and present District 26 was expanded westward, thereby achieving ideal population in all four districts. Proposed Legislative District 26 preserves 70 percent of the core of the present district. Senator Dan Duffy (R) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 27

Proposed Legislative District 27 is located wholly within northwestern Cook County. It has a population of 217,469, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. Proposed Legislative District 27 contains nearly all of Palatine Township and a large portion of Wheeling Township, along with portions of Elk Grove, Maine and Barrington Townships. It contains a majority of the suburban municipalities of Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect and Inverness, and portions of Hoffman Estates, Prospect Heights, Barrington and Des Plaines.

The northern boundary of the proposed district runs along the Palatine Township line and precinct lines in Wheeling Township. The district's western border generally follows the Palatine Township boundary, as does the district's southern border in the west until following Algonquin and Golf Roads in the east. The eastern boundary of the proposed district is generally Wolf Road. The borders of the proposed district generally adhere to existing precinct boundaries. Northwest Highway runs the length of the district from northwest to southeast, Illinois Route 53 runs north to south through the center of the district, and Illinois Route 68 and runs east to west across the northern half of the district. The Metra Union Pacific Northwest rail line services the entire district, transporting commuters into the City of Chicago daily. Proposed Legislative District 27 includes the Deer Grove Forest Preserve, the Paul Douglas Forest Preserve and the Arlington Park Race Track.

According to U.S. Census figures, present District 27 is underpopulated by 9,515. Districts to the east of present District 27 also lost population. Thus, boundary lines were expanded to the north and west, thereby achieving ideal population. Proposed Legislative District 27 preserves 61.1 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations and allows the formulation of new relationships. Senator Matt Murphy (R) resides in the district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 28

Proposed Legislative District 28 is located in northwestern Cook County and northern DuPage County. It has a population of 217,469, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The district is primarily located in Elk Grove, Maine and Schaumburg Townships and includes portions of Bloomingdale, Wayne, Palatine, and Norwood Park Townships. The district also includes a small portion of the 41st Ward in the City of Chicago. The proposed district includes 100 percent of the population of Elk Grove Village. More than 75 percent of the suburban communities of Schaumburg and Des Plaines, as well as the majority of Park Ridge and Roselle are also within the district. Portions of Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, Hoffman Estates, and Hanover Park are also in the proposed district.

Generally, the western border of proposed Legislative District 28 consists of precinct lines just east of Barrington Road. The northern border follows Algonquin Road in the west and West Central Road in the east. The eastern border is generally I-294 and Northwest Highway, and the southern border follows I-90 in the east and the Cook-DuPage County line in the west. Interstate 290 runs north to south through the center of the district and Illinois Route 72 runs northwest to southeast, as do I-90 and Illinois Route 26. The proposed district is also served by the Metra Milwaukee District West rail line, which transports commuters to and from the City of Chicago daily.

Proposed Legislative District 28 is comprised of large portions of present Districts 28 and 33. According to U.S. Census figures, present District 33 is underpopulated by 8,252 people and present District 28 is underpopulated by 1,300 people. Proposed District 28 is uniquely situated between multiple shifting population zones. To the north and west, districts experienced substantial population growth, while districts to the east experienced population losses. Therefore, proposed District 28 moves north and west, picking up similar municipalities along the same general east to west axis as the present district. Proposed Legislative District 28 is made up of 44.6 percent of the core of the present district and 44.7 percent of area from the present Legislative District 33. Senator Dan Kotowski (D) resides within the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 29

Proposed Legislative District 29 is located in the suburbs north of Chicago in Cook and Lake Counties. It has a population of 217,469, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The district is contained within Lake and Cook Counties along Lake Michigan. The proposed district contains the municipalities of Highland Park, Lake Bluff, the majority of Lake Forest, Northbrook and Deerfield and portions of North Chicago, Arlington Heights, Wheeling, Mount Prospect, Glencoe and Buffalo Grove.

The proposed district runs from Lake Michigan in the east to Palatine Township in Cook County to the west. It runs from Shields Township in Lake County in the north to the southern part of Wheeling and Northfield Townships in Cook County to the south. It also includes a small portion of New Trier Township in the south. The borders of the proposed district generally adhere to existing precinct boundaries.

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, present District 29 is underpopulated by 11,064 people. In order to accommodate this loss, the proposed district shifts portions of North Chicago and Lake Forest, which are currently located in District 30, into proposed District 29. The proposed district also shifts west in order to incorporate portions of Palatine, Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove and Wheeling in order to achieve ideal population. The inclusion of multiple counties within the 29th District is not without historical precedent. Both the 1991 and 2001 maps divided legislative districts between Lake and Cook Counties. Interstates 94 and 294 are major transportation arteries running through the district, as are U.S. Route 41 and Illinois Route 21. The Metra Union Pacific North and Milwaukee District North lines also service the district, bringing suburban commuters to and from the City of Chicago daily. The proposed district preserves 58 percent of the core of the present district as well as its partisan make-up. Senator Susan Garrett (D) resides within the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 30

Proposed Legislative District 30 is located in the north suburbs of Chicago. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The proposed district is largely contained within Lake County, and also includes a small portion of Cook County. The proposed district includes portions of Waukegan, North Chicago, Vernon Hills, Mundelein, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Lincolnshire, Mettawa, Park City, and Gurnee. The proposed district runs from Lake Michigan in the east to Fremont Township in Lake County to the west, and from Waukegan and Warren Townships in Lake County in the north to Wheeling Township in Cook County to the south. Interstate 94 is a major transportation artery running through the district, as are U.S. Routes 41 and 45, and Illinois Routes 21, 88, and 120. The Metra Union Pacific North and Milwaukee District North lines also service the district, bringing suburban commuters to and from the City of Chicago daily.

The proposed 30th District has a Latino Voting Age Population of 32.3 percent, an African-American Voting Age Population of 11.66 percent, and an Asian Voting Age Population of 8.24 percent. According to the 2010 U.S. Census figures, present District 30 is underpopulated by 3,511 people. In order to achieve ideal population in the proposed district, the northern boundary was shifted north to include more of Waukegan and the western boundary was shifted west to include more of Mundelein, which experienced growth in the Latino population over the last decade. The proposed district shifts portions of North Chicago and Lake Forest south into District 29, which experienced a population loss during the last decade. Proposed District 30 retains a shape similar to the present district. The inclusion of multiple counties within the 30th District is also not without historical precedent. Both the 1991 and 2001 maps divided legislative districts between Lake and Cook Counties. The borders of the proposed district generally adhere to existing precinct boundaries. The proposed district preserves 82.5 percent of the core of the present district as well as its partisan composition to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations. Senator Terry Link (D) resides within the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 31

Proposed Legislative District 31 is located in northeastern Illinois. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The proposed district wholly contains the Lake County townships of Benton, Avon, Newport and Zion. Portions of Fremont, Grant, Lake Villa, Warren, Wauconda, and Antioch Townships are also included in proposed Legislative District 31. Municipalities in the district include Zion, Round Lake, Round Lake Beach, Gages Lake, Winthrop Harbor, Old Mill Creek, Wadsworth, and Lindenhurst. Proposed District 31 also contains the vast majority of Antioch, Wauconda, Gurnee, Beach Park and Grayslake, and a portion of Lake Villa.

The proposed district is bounded by Lake Michigan in the east and the Illinois-Wisconsin state line to the north. The southern boundary generally follows municipal and township boundaries. The proposed district's western boundaries generally follow municipal and precinct lines from the Illinois-Wisconsin state line on the north to Wauconda on the south. The borders of the proposed district generally adhere to existing precinct boundaries. Major north to south transportation routes through the proposed district include Illinois Route 83, U.S. Routes 45 and 41, and I-94. Illinois Route 173 and Illinois Route 120 traverse the district from east to west. Three Metra commuter rail lines also service the district, transporting commuters to and from the City of Chicago daily: the Union Pacific North line, the North Central Service line, and the Milwaukee District North line.

According to 2010 U.S. Census figures, the present District 31 is overpopulated by 20,495 people. Thus, the proposed district sheds population in western Lake County and near Waukegan and adds the Round Lake area, thereby achieving ideal population. Proposed Legislative District 31 preserves 82.8 percent of the core of the present district as well as its partisan make-up. Senator Suzi Schmidt (R) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 32

Proposed Legislative District 32 is located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, within McHenry and northwestern Lake Counties. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The district's western boundary is the McHenry County line. The northern boundary is the Illinois-Wisconsin state line. The southernmost boundary generally follows the McHenry County line; the southeastern boundary generally follows precinct lines from Coral Township to the Village of Wauconda. The district's eastern boundary runs generally along municipal and precinct lines from the Illinois-Wisconsin state line on the north to Wauconda on the south. The borders of the proposed district generally adhere to existing precinct boundaries. U.S. Route 14 runs through the heart of the western portion of the district, while Illinois Route 31 and U.S. Route 12 traverse the eastern portion of the district. Interstate 90 cuts through the southwestern corner. The proposed district is also served by three commuter rail lines, which operate daily between the northwest suburbs and the City of Chicago: the North Central Service Line, the Milwaukee District North Line, and the Union Pacific Northwest Line. Proposed District 32 also contains several state parks and forest preserves surrounding several major lakes in the region.

Townships wholly contained within the district are Chemung, Dunham, Marengo, Riley, Alden, Heartland, Seneca, Coral, Hebron, Greenwood, Richmond, McHenry, and Burton. Portions of Grafton, Dorr, Nunda, and Algonquin Townships in McHenry County, as well as portions of Wauconda, Grant, Lake Villa and Antioch Townships in Lake County are also included in the proposed district. The proposed district includes the suburban communities of Woodstock, Lakemoor, Marengo, Fox Lake, Prairie Grove, Harvard, McHenry, and Crystal Lake. Several previous maps included legislative districts that were split between Lake and McHenry Counties.

According to 2010 U.S. Census figures, the present District 32 is overpopulated by 37,239 people. Due to unprecedented population growth in and around present District 32, the proposed district shifts eastward, incorporating municipalities in east-central McHenry County and communities in northwestern Lake County. Municipalities in southeastern McHenry County near the Kane County border were shifted into adjoining districts. Proposed Legislative District 32 preserves 63.6 percent of the core of the present district. Senator Pamela Althoff (R) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 33

Proposed Legislative District 33 is located in northeastern Illinois primarily in northern Kane County, with portions extending to McHenry, Cook and DuPage Counties. It has a population of 217,469, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. Proposed Legislative District 33 is located in the area previously occupied by present Legislative District 25. Rutland Township is wholly included in the district, as are majorities of Plato, Grafton, St. Charles, Elgin and Dundee Townships. Portions of Algonquin and Burlington Townships are also included in the proposed district. Municipalities wholly included within the district are Hampshire, North Plato, Starks, Huntley, Gilberts, Dundee, West Dundee, Gilberts, Pingree Grove, and Sleepy Hollow. Portions of Bartlett, Elgin, South Elgin, Lake in the Hills, Algonquin, Lakewood, Crystal Lake, St. Charles and Campton Hills are also within the proposed district.

The northern boundary of the proposed district is primarily township lines. The district's southernmost boundary follows precinct lines in Batavia Township. The eastern boundary generally follows the Fox River. The western boundary generally follows township lines in Genoa, Plato, and St. Charles Townships. Interstate 90 runs through the heart of the district with Illinois Route 47 running north to south in the western half of the district. The borders of the proposed district generally adhere to existing precinct boundaries. The Metra Milwaukee District West rail line serves the proposed district.

Proposed Legislative District 33 preserves 59.8 percent of present Legislative District 25 and 37.5 percent of present Legislative District 32. No incumbent Senator currently resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 34

Proposed Legislative District 34 is contained entirely within Winnebago County in northern Illinois. It has a population of 217,469, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. Nearly 82 percent of the City of Rockford is contained in this proposed legislative district, substantially more than under the current configuration. Other municipalities in this district include all of Machesney Park, as well as portions of Cherry Valley, Loves Park, and Roscoe. The western border runs along Illinois Route 20 with the eastern border generally running along Interstate 90 and Interstate 39 and along precinct lines in the City of Rockford. The southern boundary generally follows U.S. 20, respecting municipal boundaries of the City of Rockford. The northern border generally follows the Harlem and Owen Township lines. The borders of the proposed district generally adhere to existing precinct boundaries.

Proposed District 34 includes both Rock Valley and Rockford Colleges, which were previously split between two districts under the 2001 map. Major employers within the district include Rockford Memorial Hospital, St. Anthony's Medical Center, and Swedish-American Hospital. The Rockford-Chicago International Airport is also within the proposed district, as are several manufacturing facilities.

According to 2010 U.S. Census figures, present District 34 is overpopulated by 4,012 people. In order to accommodate this population growth, proposed District 34 sheds rural areas and includes a larger portion of the City of Rockford, thus creating a more compact urban district. Proposed Legislative District 34 preserves 86 percent of the core of the present district. Currently, no Senator resides within the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 35

Proposed Legislative District 35 is located in northern Illinois, just west of the greater Chicagoland region. It has a population of 217,469, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. It includes the entire county of Boone, as well as portions of Winnebago, DeKalb, and Kane Counties. The northern border of the proposed district is the Illinois-Wisconsin state line. The southern border generally runs along township and precinct lines in DeKalb and Kane Counties. On the west, the proposed district boundary runs along township lines in Winnebago and DeKalb counties, as well as municipal and precinct lines in the City of Rockford. The eastern border follows the Boone County line, the DeKalb County line and generally the township lines in central Kane County.

The proposed district includes the municipalities of Belvedere, Sycamore, Rockford, and the vast majority of DeKalb. Interstate 90 traverses the northern half of district from east to west and Interstate 88 runs through the southern portion. Proposed District 35 includes Northern Illinois University and Kishwaukee College, as well as several large manufacturing plants, including the Chrysler Motors Assembly Plant in Belvedere.

According to 2010 U.S. Census figures, present Legislative District 35 is overpopulated by 28,141 people, but uniquely situated between two dramatically changing population zones. To the west, districts generally lost population over the last decade, necessitating boundary shifts to the east. To the east and south of present District 35, satellite suburban communities experienced an unprecedented population growth compared with 2000 figures. In order to accommodate these dramatic population shifts, and to achieve ideal population, proposed Legislative District 35 sheds rural areas in DeKalb, Ogle and LaSalle Counties, and picks up suburban communities in Kane County. The resulting district is more suburban, and incorporates many projected future high-growth areas. The proposed district retains 75.49 percent of the core of the present district. Senator Dave Syverson (R) resides within the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 36

Proposed Legislative District 36 is located in northwestern Illinois along the Mississippi River. It has a population of 217,469, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The proposed district contains portions of Carroll County running along the Mississippi River, nearly all of Whiteside County, the urban portion of Henry County surrounding the Quad Cities, and all of Rock Island County. The western border of the district is the Mississippi River with the southern border being the Rock Island and Whiteside County lines. The proposed district is bounded on the north by the Carroll County line and township lines in Whiteside County. On the east, township lines in Carroll County and township and county lines in Whiteside County generally form the border.

The Rock River runs through the central part of the district connecting the river towns of Sterling and Rock Falls with the Mississippi River towns of Rock Island, Moline, East Moline, and Milan. The area is a transportation hub linking the Mississippi River with rail lines and major highways such as Interstates 80, 88, 74, and 280 and U.S. Routes 67 and 150. Major employers located in the district include John Deere, Rock Island Arsenal, and Modern Woodman of America. Augustana College, Black Hawk College, and the new Western Illinois University-Quad Cities campus are major higher educational institutions in the area.

Current Legislative District 36 is underpopulated by almost 11,000 people. The proposed district sheds rural portions of Mercer, Carroll, and Henry Counties and expands further east into Whiteside County to add more urban river communities similar to the Quad Cities. These shifts create a more urbanized district with manufacturing and transportation-based industries. The proposed district's configuration closely resembles the same shape it has had for the last thirty years. Proposed Legislative District 36 preserves 81.1 percent of the core of the present district as well as its partisan composition to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations and the formulation of new relationships. Senator Mike Jacobs (D) resides within the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 37

Proposed Legislative District 37 is a mostly rural district located in northwestern Illinois. It has a population of 217,469, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The district contains all or portions of Mercer, Stark, Marshall, Knox, Peoria, Woodford, Lee, Henry, Bureau and LaSalle Counties. Municipalities included in the district are Kewanee, Princeton, Geneseo, Metamora and portions of Galesburg. The proposed legislative district includes 27.2 percent of the City of Peoria, while the majority of Peoria is located in proposed District 46. In Peoria, the Senate Redistricting Committee received testimony from various witnesses requesting that the City of Peoria continue to be divided between two districts (Legislative Districts 37 and 46).

The district is bordered on the west by the Mississippi River and on the south by portions of the Knox and Woodford County lines and township lines in Peoria County. Interstate 39 generally serves as the easternmost edge of the district, and the northern portion of the district extends generally to Interstate 88. Interstate 80 runs east to west in the northern part of the district, with I-74 running east to west in the southern part of the district.

According to 2010 U.S. Census figures, present District 37 is slightly overpopulated. However, due to overall population losses in surrounding districts, current District 37 was reconfigured. Proposed District 37 sheds a portion of the City of Galesburg and Knox County. It also sheds a portion of the City of Peoria, as well as townships in Peoria County. In order to achieve the ideal population, proposed District 37 was expanded westward to the Mississippi River, incorporating all of Mercer County, which is currently split between two districts under the 2001 map. Caterpillar, Inc., is a major employer for the region. Many of the company's employees reside within proposed District 37. Proposed District 37 preserves 79.6 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations and allows the formulation of new relationships. Senator Darin LaHood (R) resides within the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 38

Proposed Legislative District 38 is located in northern Illinois in Putnam, Bureau, LaSalle, Livingston, Kendall, Grundy, and Will Counties. It has a population of 217,469, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. Proposed District 38 contains all of the municipalities of Ottawa, Morris, LaSalle, Peru, Streator, Morris, and Braidwood. Portions of Channahon, Joliet, Plainfield, Wilmington, Mendota, Oswego, Plano, Coal City, and Diamond are also within the proposed district.

The eastern boundary runs along the Kendall and Grundy County lines to the north and township lines in Will County to the south. The southern border generally follows county lines, and the western border generally runs parallel to Interstate 180. The northern border generally follows township and precinct lines between Lake Holiday and Mendota. Interstates 80 and 39 traverse the district east to west and north to south, respectively. Interstate 55 crosses the southeastern corner and Illinois Route 47 runs north to south in the eastern portion of the district. The Illinois River runs the length of the district, serving as a major economic artery for tourism, recreation, and transportation. Starved Rock State Park and Buffalo Rock State Park are within the proposed district. Proposed Legislative District 38 preserves 80.3 percent of the core of the present district. Senator Sue Rezin (R) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 39

Proposed Legislative District 39 is located on the west side of Chicago and western suburbs. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The proposed district begins in the Austin neighborhood, in Chicago's 29th Ward. It continues west to the western suburb of Addison. The southern boundary of proposed District 39 generally follows Lake Street, North Avenue, and the Eisenhower Expressway. The northern boundary generally follows Grand Avenue on the east and O'Hare Airport in the west. The borders of the proposed district generally adhere to existing precinct boundaries.

The proposed district includes portions of Oak Park, Proviso, and Leyden Townships in Cook County and Addison Township in DuPage County. The proposed district includes the entire municipalities of Bensenville and Stone Park as well as portions of Oak Park, River Grove, Elmwood Park, Rosemont, Melrose Park, Northlake, Franklin Park, Wood Dale, and Addison. The inclusion of suburban communities and the City of Chicago in District 39 is not without historical precedent. The present District 39 also unites Chicago's Austin neighborhood with Oak Park, River Forest, Elmwood Park, River Grove, Franklin Park, Melrose Park, Stone Park, Northlake, Rosemont, and Bensenville. In addition, the 1991 redistricting plan included portions of Oak Park, Elmwood Park, Northlake, Franklin Park, River Forest, and River Grove with suburban communities in eastern DuPage County. The majority of communities in proposed District 39 have large (greater than 40%) segments of the population that speak a language other than English at home. Communities throughout the proposed district share a similar workforce, with 20 to 30 percent employed in sales and office work. More than 15 percent of the population of proposed District 39 is employed in manufacturing. The mean household income for most communities in the district falls between $50,000 to $65,000. All communities have a significant population of renters, with the median monthly rent across most communities falling between $800 to $900. Major transportation routes through proposed District 39 include North Avenue, Mannheim Road, and Interstate 294. Residents of the proposed district are served by Chicago Transit Authority bus and rail lines (Blue and Green lines) and Metra commuter rail lines (Union Pacific West, Milwaukee District West, and North Central Service lines).

The 2010 U.S. Census figures show that present District 39 is underpopulated by 15,901 people. In order to achieve ideal population, the district was expanded westward to include all of Bensenville, which is presently split between two districts, and a majority of the suburb of Addison. Proposed Legislative District 39 has a Latino Voting Age Population of 31.35 percent, an African-American Voting Age Population of 16.73 percent and an Asian Voting Age Population of 3.53 percent. The proposed legislative district maintains a partisan make-up that is comparable to the present legislative district and reflects the high affiliation and correlation of African-American and Latino voters that identify with the Democratic Party based on committee hearing testimony. Proposed Legislative District 39 preserves 72.9 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations and allows the formulation of new relationships. Senator Don Harmon (D) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 40

Proposed Legislative District 40 is located in northeastern Illinois, south of Chicago. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The proposed district contains portions of Cook, Kankakee, Grundy, and Will Counties. The southern boundary runs along the southern Kankakee County line. The northern boundary runs generally along U.S. Route 30 and 187th Street in the south suburbs. The eastern boundary of the proposed district runs along the Illinois-Indiana state line in the south and along precinct and township lines in Will County and precinct lines in Cook County in the north. The western boundary consists of township lines in Will, Grundy, and Kankakee Counties.

Major municipalities within the district include Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Manhattan, Chicago Heights, Park Forest, University Park, Olympia Fields, Bradley, and Flossmoor. Present District 40 also contains the municipalities of Kankakee, Bourbonnais, University Park, and Olympia Fields. As under present Legislative District 40, the proposed Legislative District 40 continues to include portions of Will and Washington Townships in Will County that contain the proposed site of the South Suburban Airport. This location remains in the district at the request of the Will County Executive. This district has a remarkably high population of government employees, with the largest employers being the educational services, health care, and social assistance industries. Most of the communities in this proposed district consist of well-established neighborhoods with homes built primarily between 1940 and 1980. Interstate 57 runs through the heart of the district, and Interstate 55 runs through the western portion. Municipalities in the northeastern portion of the proposed district are served by the Metra Electric District and South West Service commuter rail lines.

According to the 2010 Census, present Legislative District 40 has a surplus population of 2,936 people. However, population losses in the surrounding districts to the north and substantial population growth in districts to the west necessitated a reconfiguration of the district. In order to achieve ideal population in surrounding south suburban districts, proposed Legislative District 40 sheds rural portions of Iroquois, Kankakee, and Will Counties and picks up exurban areas in Will County. This reconfiguration tracks exurban growth patterns in the central and western Will County area. The African-American Voting Age Population in the proposed district is 24.29 percent. The Latino voting age population is 9.43 percent. The proposed legislative district maintains a partisan make-up that is comparable to the present legislative district and reflects the high affiliation and correlation of African-American and Latino voters that identify with the Democratic Party based on committee hearing testimony. The proposed district preserves 58.1 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations and allows the formulation of new relationships. Senator Toi Hutchinson (D) resides within the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 41

Proposed Legislative District 41 is located in DuPage, Cook and Will Counties. It has a population of 217,469, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. Lemont Township is wholly contained in the proposed district in addition to large portions of Downers Grove and Homer Townships. Portions of Lisle, DuPage, and Lyons Townships are also within the proposed district. The eastern and western boundaries generally follow Homer and Lemont Township lines in the south, and commonly tracks precinct lines in Lyons and Lisle Townships in the north, respectively. The northern boundary follows precinct lines through Lisle, Downers Grove and Lyons Townships, while the southern boundary mainly follows precinct lines through Homer Township.

A majority or all of the following municipalities are within proposed Legislative District 41: Lemont, Downers Grove, Woodridge, Darien, Burr Ridge, Willowbrook, and Homer Glen. Portions of Naperville, Lisle, Countryside, Westmont and La Grange are also within the district. Interstates 55, 294, and, 355, as well as Illinois Route 83 traverse the district. The Metra Heritage Corridor commuter rail line provides residents of proposed District 41 transportation access to and from the City of Chicago. The Des Plaines River flows through the middle of the district. Argonne National Laboratory, an important national research facility, is located within the proposed district.

Overall population losses in districts to the east, combined with an overpopulation of over 30,000 people in present Legislative District 41 resulted in proposed Legislative District 41 shifting north and west. Proposed Legislative District 41 preserves 53.7 percent of the core of the present district. Senator Christine Radogno (R) and Senator Ron Sandack (R) reside in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 42

Proposed Legislative District 42 is located in the four northeastern Illinois counties of DuPage, Will, Kane, and Kendall. It has a population of 217,469, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. Its northern boundary is generally Illinois Route 56 and its southern boundary is generally Wolfs Crossing Road in northeastern Kendall County. Its eastern boundary is generally Illinois Route 59 and the Kane County line, and the western boundary generally follows the Aurora Township line and precinct lines in Aurora, Montgomery, Oswego, and Boulder Hill. The borders of the proposed district generally adhere to existing precinct boundaries. Nearly all of Aurora Township in Kane County and 89 percent of the City of Aurora is located in proposed Legislative District 42. A similar configuration of this district was proposed at Senate and House Redistricting Committees' hearings. The House Redistricting Committee also received testimony from citizens in Aurora indicating a preference for incorporating more of the city into a single district, which is reflected in proposed District 42. Portions of Oswego, Montgomery, and Naperville are also located in the district.

U.S. Census figures reveal that Will and Kane Counties were among the fastest growing counties in Illinois between 2000 to 2010. Will County increased by 175,294 persons and Kane County increased by 111,150 persons. This combined increase represented nearly 70 percent of the entire growth in all Illinois counties between 2000 and 2010. Specifically, the City of Aurora grew by 38.4 percent, making it the second-fastest growing urban center in the State. As a result of this unprecedented growth, present District 42 is overpopulated by 120,157 people. In order to achieve ideal population and accommodate citizens and Latino communities of interest in the Aurora area, proposed District 42 was contracted. The proposed district is much more compact than the present configuration. Proposed District 42 has a Latino Voting Age Population of 36.73 percent, an African-American Voting Age Population of 10.24 percent, and an Asian Voting Age Population of 7.01 percent. The proposed legislative district enhances the partisan make-up of the present legislative district and reflects the high affiliation and correlation of African-American and Latino voters that identify with the Democratic Party based on committee hearing testimony. Proposed Legislative District 42 preserves 80 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations and allows the formulation of new relationships. Senator Linda Holmes (D) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 43

Proposed Legislative District 43 is located southwest of Chicago, almost entirely within Will County. It has a population of 217,469, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The district is anchored by the core of the City of Joliet; it also includes the municipalities of Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Elwood, Channahon and Lockport. The eastern boundary of the district consists of the Jackson, Joliet, Lockport, and DuPage Township lines. The western boundary runs generally along precinct boundaries in Will and DuPage Counties. The northern border runs along precinct lines in DuPage County, and the southern border runs along the township boundaries of Channahon and Jackson Townships. The borders of the proposed district generally adhere to existing precinct boundaries.

Proposed Legislative District 43 is mainly suburban in the north and urban and industrialized in the south. The proposed district includes major employers such as Dow Chemical, Mobil Oil, Caterpillar, Inc., and St. Joseph's Medical Center. The district is a transportation hub, with Interstates 55 and 80, and Illinois Route 53 running through the district as well as the CenterPoint Intermodal Center and the BNSF Logistics Park, both located in Elwood. The proposed Legislative District is also supported by a thriving railroad industry, with several Amtrak and Metra passenger lines servicing the core of the district. According to 2010 U.S. Census data, Will County grew by 175,294 (34.9 percent) making it the second fastest growing county in Illinois. The City of Joliet in particular experienced a population growth of 38.8 percent, making it the fastest growing urban area in Illinois.

Present Legislative District 43, which is in the heart of Will County, is overpopulated by 35,424 people. As a result, the proposed district sheds extra population surrounding its urban centers. The proposed Legislative District is now more urban and suburban than previously. The Latino Voting Age Population of proposed Legislative District 43 is 22.83 percent and the African-American Voting Age Population is 17.33 percent. The proposed legislative district maintains a partisan make-up that is comparable to the present legislative district and reflects the high affiliation and correlation of African-American and Latino voters that identify with the Democratic Party based on committee hearing testimony. Proposed District 43 preserves 86.1 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations. Senator A.J. Wilhelmi (D) resides within the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 44

Proposed Legislative District 44 is located in central Illinois. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The district contains all of Logan and Menard Counties, and portions of Tazewell, McLean and Sangamon Counties. This mainly rural district encompasses much of the central part of the state between the major communities of Springfield, Peoria and Bloomington. Population centers of Bloomington, Lincoln, Morton, and the northern section of Springfield are in the district.

Interstate 55 runs southwest to northeast through much of the district, with I-155 running north to south through the northern part of the district. Interstate 72 runs east to west along the southern border of the district. A majority of the eastern boundary line is composed of the Logan County line. Interstate 74 generally serves as the district's northern boundary. The western boundary follows the Menard, Logan and Tazewell County lines.

Although present Legislative District 44 has a population surplus, population pressures from surrounding districts caused proposed Legislative District 44 to move west creating a more streamlined configuration. As a result, proposed Legislative District 44 now divides Tazewell County between two districts rather than three districts. Logan County, which is currently split between two Legislative Districts, is now wholly included in proposed District 44. The district includes major employers such as State Farm Insurance, Country Financial, and Mitsubishi Motors, as well as the core of Bloomington's business district. Proposed Legislative District 44 preserves 44.5 percent of the core of the present district. Senator Bill Brady (R) currently resides in the proposed legislative district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 45

Proposed Legislative District 45 is a rural district located in northwestern Illinois. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The proposed district includes all of Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Ogle Counties, in addition to portions of Carroll, Whiteside, Lee, DeKalb, LaSalle and Winnebago Counties. The northern border of the district is the Illinois-Wisconsin State Line. The northern half of the district's western border is the Mississippi River and the southern half of the western border generally follows township lines through Carroll and Whiteside Counties. The southern boundary generally follows township lines along U.S. Route 52 and U.S. Route 30. The eastern border generally consists of township lines in Winnebago County, the Ogle-DeKalb County line, and township lines in DeKalb County.

Major cities located wholly within proposed Legislative District 45 include Freeport, Dixon, Galena and Rochelle. Many major thoroughfares including U.S. Routes 20, 30, 34, and 52, as well as Interstates 39 and 88, traverse the proposed district. While the proposed district has a strong agricultural base, it also contains numerous state parks, natural areas, and tourist attractions.

Due to overall population loss in the present district and region, the proposal adds largely rural areas within DeKalb, LaSalle, and Winnebago Counties to the present district. Many of the counties have previously been paired together in a district and the proposed shape of the 45th is similar to the district's shape under both the current map and the 1981 map. Proposed Legislative District 45 preserves 72.3 percent of the core of the present district. Senator Tim Bivins (R) and Senator Christine Johnson (R) reside in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 46

Proposed Legislative District 46 is located in portions of three central Illinois Counties: Peoria, Tazewell and Fulton. It has a population of 217,469, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. Generally, its eastern border lies along the Illinois River, with the exception of East Peoria and Peoria, where the district's boundaries follow county, municipal and precinct lines. The southern border of the district roughly follows U.S. Route 24 and the Tazewell County line. The district's western boundary is generally Illinois Route 97 and its northern boundary is the Fulton County line and township lines in Peoria County.

The proposed district includes over 72.8 percent of the City of Peoria, in addition to communities directly to the east of the Illinois River including Pekin, Creve Coeur and East Peoria. The configuration of the City of Peoria within the proposed Legislative District is generally similar the City's configuration under the last three maps (1981, 1991, and 2001). As a result of community input received by the Senate Redistricting Committee at its Peoria hearing, the City of Peoria remains split between proposed 46th and the 37th Legislative Districts. The Illinois River runs through the heart of the district and serves as an economic engine for agricultural, tourism, and recreational interests within the district. Proposed Legislative District 46 includes the major manufacturing and business hubs of Pekin, Peoria, East Peoria, and Canton. Caterpillar, Inc., is a major employer in the region, and many of the company's employees reside within proposed District 46. The proposed legislative district also includes Bradley University and Illinois Central Community College.

According to the 2010 Census, the current Legislative District 46 needed to increase by 14,619 persons. Thus, the district was expanded to include a larger portion of eastern Peoria together with townships in Peoria County east of the Fulton County line. Proposed Legislative District 46 preserves 89.6 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations. Senator David Koehler (D) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 47

Proposed Legislative District 47 is rural, agriculturally based district located in western Illinois containing the whole of Adams, Brown, Cass, Mason, Schuyler, Hancock, McDonough, Henderson and Warren Counties, as well as parts of Knox and Fulton Counties. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target, and includes the municipalities of Quincy, Macomb, Beardstown, as well as a portion of Galesburg, and numerous smaller towns and unincorporated areas. Testimony from community members received at the Senate Redistricting Committee's Macomb hearing indicated that residents in the area preferred to have McDonough County and the City of Macomb located within the same district, which this proposed legislative district accomplishes.

The district is bounded by the Mississippi River to the west, taking in small river communities such as Nauvoo, Hamilton, Oquawka and Warsaw. The southern border runs along the county lines of Adams, Brown, Cass and Mason Counties. The northern border runs along the Henderson and Warren County lines, and the eastern border runs along precinct and township lines in Knox and Fulton County, as well as the Mason County line. U.S. Route 67 traverses the entire length of the district from north to south, with U.S. Route 136 crossing the district from east to west. Other significant transportation routes in the district are U.S. Routes 24 and 34. The Illinois and Sangamon Rivers run through the southeast portion of the proposed district, taking in the communities of Havana and Beardstown. The proposed legislative district contains several institutions of higher education, including Western Illinois University, Monmouth College, Quincy University and Knox College.

The current Legislative District 47 is underpopulated by 13,520 people. By shedding portions of rural counties only partially contained in the current district and by expanding into the population center of Galesburg, the proposed district achieves the ideal population, while becoming more compact. Proposed Legislative District 47 preserves 89.5 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations. Senator John Sullivan (D) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 48

Proposed Legislative District 48 is located in central Illinois. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The district contains all of Montgomery and Christian Counties, as well as portions of Macoupin, Madison, Sangamon and Macon Counties. The northern border of the district generally follows township and precinct lines in Sangamon and Macon Counties. The eastern border encompasses the Decatur area, with the Christian and Montgomery County lines forming the remainder of the eastern border. The southern border runs along the Montgomery County line and follows township lines in Madison County. The western border runs along county and township lines in Sangamon, Macoupin and Christian Counties, as well as precinct lines in City of Springfield.

The proposed legislative district contains the municipalities of Carlinville, Taylorville, Pana, Staunton, Litchfield, and Hillsboro. The proposed district also includes the urban cores of the Cities of Decatur and Springfield. The economy of proposed District 48 is largely driven by three main industries: government, energy and agriculture. The proposed district includes numerous State and federal employers such as the Illinois Department of Transportation and Secretary of State, and various State governmental agency offices in Springfield, as well as correctional facilities in Decatur, Hillsboro, and Taylorville. There are numerous energy production facilities, including coal mines and power plants, and a planned clean coal facility in Taylorville. The district also has a strong agricultural base, lead by the agri-business conglomerate Archer Daniels Midland, located in Decatur, as well as Tate & Lyle and Caterpillar which have facilities in the district. The district is traversed via several major transportation arteries, including Interstates 55 (the Vince Demuzio Expressway from Carlinville to Springfield) and 72, U.S. Route 51, and Illinois Routes 48, 29, and 4. The proposed legislative district contains several institutions of higher education including: (i) Blackburn College in Carlinville, (ii) Richland Community College and Millikin University in Decatur, (iii) Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield and (iv) three educational service centers of Lincoln Land Community College (Hillsboro, Litchfield, and Taylorville). The proposed district abuts the University of Illinois at Springfield and Lincoln Land Community College's main Springfield campus, as well as Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey. The proposed district contains the Mid-Illinois Medical District and numerous state-of-the-art medical facilities beginning in the west with the Southern Illinois School of Medicine, the Simmons Cancer Institute, Memorial Medical Center, and St. John's Hospital in Springfield and in the east with Decatur Memorial Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital. These facilities provide vital healthcare services to numerous residents of proposed Legislative District 48. Springfield, Decatur and southern parts of the district share media markets including television stations WICS (ABC), WAND (NBC), WCIA (CBS), and WRSP-TV (Fox) and radio stations WSMI (AM and FM), WTAX (AM), and WSOY (AM). The proposed legislative district joins substantial African-American communities in Springfield and Decatur in the same district, in a configuration that closely resembles map lines proposed by African Americans for Legislative Redistricting (AALR). The proposed district has an African American Voting Age Population of 13.18 percent. The Capital City Courier, an independent African-American newspaper based in Springfield, delivers free newspapers to locations in the African-American communities in Springfield and Decatur. The proposed Legislative District 48 encompasses 47.5 percent of the core of the present Legislative District 49 and 25.6 percent of present Legislative District 51. Senator William "Sam" McCann (R) currently resides in this proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 49

Proposed Legislative District 49 is located in Will County and northeastern Kendall County. It has a population of 217,469, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. Plainfield Township is wholly contained within the district. Portions of Troy, Joliet, Lockport, DuPage, Wheatland, and Oswego Townships are also within the district.

The southern boundary of the district generally runs south of I-80. The district's western border generally follows the Will County line and precinct lines in Oswego Township. The district's northern border generally follows the Kendall County line, then Wolf Crossing Road, then 104th and 111th Streets in the city of Plainfield. The district's eastern border generally follows Weber Road. The borders of the proposed district generally adhere to existing precinct boundaries.

Proposed Legislative District 49 contains portions of several communities with similar housing stock. U.S. Census Bureau numbers show that the proposed 49th District is a fast-growing district with many new homes. Since 2000, more than 6,000 new homes have been built in Plainfield accounting for nearly 60 percent of all the homes in the city. Similarly, over 2,200 homes have been built in Shorewood, accounting for 46 percent of the homes in that community. Oswego has seen nearly 4,100 new homes built since 2000, accounting for around 50 percent of the homes in the municipality. In addition, 80 percent of the homes in Oswego have been built since 1990. The more established communities of Bolingbrook and Romeoville have seen new homes grow by 21 percent and 38 percent, respectively.

Major transportation routes in the district include I-55 in the eastern section, Illinois Route 59 running north to south, and U.S. 30 running from the northwest to southeast. U.S. Route 52 and Weber Road are also major transportation arteries for the area.

Kendall County was the fastest growing county in the State of Illinois from 2000-2010 with a 110 percent increase in population. Similarly, Will County was the second fastest growing county in the state from 2000-2010 with an almost 35 percent increase in population. The region's huge population growth necessitates the need for an additional Legislative District.

This newly proposed Legislative District is made up of 72 percent of what was present Legislative District 42, and 25 percent of what was present Legislative District 43; two of the fastest growing districts between 2000 and 2010. Currently, only one member of the General Assembly resides in this newly-created district: Representative Tom Cross (R).

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 50

Proposed Legislative District 50 is located in south and west-central Illinois. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. This mostly rural district contains the counties of Calhoun, Greene, Morgan, Pike, Scott and virtually all of Jersey County. It also contains portions of Sangamon, Macoupin and Madison Counties. The northern boundary is formed by the county lines of Pike, Morgan and Sangamon with the western border formed by the Mississippi River. The southern and eastern borders of the district run along township lines in the counties of Jersey, Macoupin and Sangamon, as well as precinct lines in the City of Springfield. The Illinois River runs through the western portion of the district. The district is largely rural, but also contains some sizeable municipalities including Jacksonville, Chatham, Pittsfield, Jerseyville and the outer southern and western portions of Springfield.

Under the proposal, Pike County is wholly included in the district, in contrast to the current district configuration, which splits Pike County between Legislative Districts 47 and 49. The current map also splits Scott and Morgan Counties between two separate Legislative Districts (47 and 49). The proposed Legislative District keeps Scott and Morgan Counties intact and in one Legislative District. The U.S. Census Bureau defines Scott County as part of the Jacksonville (Morgan County) micropolitan area. In addition, Scott and Morgan Counties are served by many of the same social, human service, emergency service, and economic development programs. The University of Illinois' Morgan-Scott Extension Unit, MCS Community Services, and the Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation all focus their services on the Morgan and Scott County area.

Interstate 72 runs east to west along the northern half of the district, linking commuters from Jacksonville to major employers in Springfield. In addition, U.S. 67 runs north to south through the heart of the district. Current Illinois Department of Transportation plans call for the expansion of U.S. 67 to become a major highway in the region. To date, some portions of U.S. 67 around Jacksonville and to the south have been completed. The Jacksonville based West Central Mass Transit District provides bus service in Morgan and Scott Counties as well as transportation services to Springfield.

The district contains a large number of State employers in both Jacksonville and Springfield, including the University of Illinois at Springfield, Jacksonville Correctional Center, the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired, the Illinois School for the Deaf, Lincoln Land Community College, and several state parks and recreation areas. The small private colleges of MacMurray College, Illinois College, and Robert Morris University are located in the district. The proposed district preserves 50.2 percent of the core of the present Legislative District 50 and 45 percent of present Legislative District 49. Senator Larry Bomke (R) currently resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 51

Proposed Legislative District 51 is located in east-central Illinois. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The district wholly contains Piatt, DeWitt, Douglas, Moultrie and Shelby Counties, as well as portions of Edgar, Vermillion, Champaign, McLean and Macon Counties. The northern boundary of the district follows township and county lines north of U.S. 136. The eastern border of the district is the Illinois-Indiana state line. The southern border follows the Shelby and Douglas County lines, and township and county lines in Edgar County. The western border generally follows the county lines in DeWitt and Shelby Counties, and precinct, township and county lines in McLean and Macon Counties.

The proposed district includes all of Shelby County, in contrast to the current district configuration which splits Shelby County between three Legislative Districts. The Senate Redistricting Committee received testimony at its Springfield hearing from community members requesting that Shelby County be made whole.

Municipalities in the district include Shelbyville, Clinton, Monticello, Tuscola, and Mahomet. The district is a rural, agriculturally-driven district located between the major downstate urban centers of Decatur, Champaign-Urbana, Effingham, Bloomington-Normal and Charleston-Mattoon. This is consistent with testimony received at the Senate Redistricting Committee's Macomb hearing where various farm bureaus indicated a preference for an increased number of agriculture-based districts.

The district is easily traversed via three major interstates (I-72, I-74 and I-57) as well as U.S. Routes 36 and 51. The proposed district includes major recreational areas such Allerton Park, Lake Shelbyville, and Clinton Lake. Currently there is no Senator residing in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 52

Proposed Legislative District 52 is located in eastern Illinois and is anchored by the cities of Champaign and Urbana in the west and Danville in the east. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The district is wholly contained in Champaign and Vermilion counties.

Generally, the district is bounded on the west by I-57. The northern boundary runs generally along the Champaign County line. In Vermillion County, the northern boundary runs parallel to U.S. 136. In the east, the Indiana-Illinois state line serves as the district's boundary. The southern boundary runs along precinct and township lines in Champaign County and along township and county lines in Vermillion County.

Interstate 74 connects the urban communities of Champaign/Urbana and Danville within the district. These three communities are currently located in present District 52. The House Redistricting Committee received testimony at its Champaign hearing indicating that members of the community preferred to keep the current configuration, which includes all three cities in a single district. Testimony received indicated that a sizeable portion of Danville residents commute to the city of Champaign on a daily basis for work. Interstate 74 serves as a major commuter line bringing workers from Danville to Champaign to the region's major employers, including the University of Illinois, Parkland Community College, Carle Clinic, and Kraft Foods.

According to 2010 Census figures, current District 52 is overpopulated. In order to accommodate this population growth and testimony received at the House's Champaign hearing, the district was contracted, shedding rural precincts in Champaign and Vermillion Counties, and expanded to include fast growing areas in the municipalities of Champaign and Savoy. The result is a largely urban downstate district, which now includes 91.7 percent of the City of Champaign and 82.0 percent of the village of Savoy in a single, more compact district. The Champaign News-Gazette serves the Champaign-Urbana and Danville communities, as does a Champaign CBS affiliate, WCIA. The proposed district contains 91.1 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations. Senator Michael Frerichs (D) resides in this proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 53

Proposed Legislative District 53 is located in north central Illinois. It has a population of 217,469, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. This agricultural district includes the entire counties of Iroquois and Ford and nearly all of Livingston County. Rural parts of Woodford, McLean, and Vermilion counties are also in the district.

The Illinois-Indiana state line forms the eastern border of the district. In the north, the district boundary runs along the Iroquois, Ford, Livingston and Woodford County lines. The western boundary is located west of U.S. Route 39. The southern boundary runs along the Ford and Woodford County lines, and along township and precinct lines in McLean and Vermillion Counties.

The proposed legislative district includes the communities of Bloomington, Pontiac, Onarga, Hoopeston, Watseka and Gibson City. The district is anchored in the southwest by the City of Normal with 100 percent of the city's population located in the proposed district. Currently, Normal is divided between two Legislative Districts (44th and 53rd). The new, more compact district includes all of Iroquois County, which was previously split between 3 Legislative Districts.

Several major transportation arteries run through the proposed district, including Interstates 39, 55 and 57, as well as U.S. Route 24, which traverses the entire district from east to west. While proposed Legislative District 53 is largely agricultural, it includes Illinois State University and Pontiac Correctional Center, two major employers for the region. The proposed district also includes the Illinois State University Farm near Lexington. Proposed Legislative District 53 encompasses 59.8 percent of the core of the present district. Senator Shane Cultra (R) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 54

Proposed Legislative District 54 is located in the central region of southern Illinois. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The district contains the whole counties of Bond, Clinton, Marion and Fayette. Rural portions of Madison and St. Clair Counties as well as portions of Effingham and Washington Counties are also within the district. Major communities in the district include Salem, Vandalia, Greenville, Highland and Centralia. Under the proposal, 96.8 percent of the City of Effingham is contained within the district, a significant change from the current configuration which splits Effingham into three districts.

The district's northern border follows county lines of Bond, Fayette, and Effingham Counties, as well as township lines in Madison County. The western boundary is comprised of precinct and township lines in Madison and St. Clair Counties. The southern boundary of proposed District 54 generally follows the southern borders of Effingham and Marion Counties and township and county lines in Washington and St. Clair Counties. The eastern border runs along the eastern boundary of Fayette and Marion Counties and precinct and township boundaries in Effingham County.

Proposed Legislative District 54 is largely rural, with a major transportation hub in Effingham. The district includes Vandalia and Centralia Correctional Facilities, which are major employers in the region. The district is easily traversable via Interstates 57, 64, 70, as well as U.S. 50, which runs east to west, and U.S. 51, which runs north to south through the heart of the district.

Due to population losses in the region, proposed District 55 absorbed eastern portions of present District 54, thereby achieving ideal population. The western portions of present District 54 were combined with the southern portions of present District 51 and northern portions of present District 58. The result is a much more compact district, which strongly resembles a district proposed by the Republicans in their 2001 "Alternative Plan" and the 55th Legislative District as configured under the 1971, 1981, and 1991 maps.

Proposed Legislative District 54 forms a new district by preserving 35.7 percent of the core of the present district and 48.8 percent of the present District 51. Senators residing in the proposed district include Senators Kyle McCarter (R) and Dave Luechtefeld (R). The pairing of these incumbents stems mainly from residences located in relatively close proximity to the southwestern edge where two rural districts meet.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 55

Proposed Legislative District 55 is located in east-central and southeastern Illinois. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The proposed district contains the whole counties of White, Wayne, Edwards, Wabash, Clay, Richland, Lawrence, Crawford, Jasper, Cumberland, Clark and Coles, as well as portions of Edgar and Effingham Counties. Proposed District 55 is bounded by the Illinois-Indiana state line and the Wabash River on the east, and Coles, Cumberland, Clay and Wayne County lines on the west. In Effingham County, the western boundary runs along township and precinct lines. The Wayne and White County lines form the southern boundary of Proposed District 55, and the northern border utilizes the Coles and Clark County lines, as well as township lines in Edgar County.

Under the current map, the present district contains only eight whole counties, splitting another four. Under the proposed district map, District 55 now contains 12 whole counties and splits only two. The largest cities in the proposed district are Charleston and Mattoon, but the district also includes many smaller communities such as Olney, Lawrenceville, Flora and Fairfield.

Though the economy of this rural district is primarily agriculture-based, it also contains large employers such as Eastern Illinois University, Olney Community College and Robinson and Lawrence Correctional Centers. There are a number of major transportation routes running through proposed District 55, including Interstates 64, 70 and 57. Illinois Route 130 is a major north to south artery in the district, running from Charleston to White County. Other major routes include U.S. 45, U.S. 50, and Illinois Route 15.

Proposed District 55 preserves 57.8 percent of the core of the present district. Senator Dale Righter (R) currently resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 56

Proposed Legislative District 56 is the northern of two proposed Legislative Districts wholly contained in the Metro-East portion of the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target.

The proposed legislative district is bounded on the west by the Mississippi River. Its northern boundary generally follows the Madison County line. On its eastern and southern edges, the proposed district follows township and precinct boundary lines in Madison and St. Clair Counties.

The borders of the proposed district generally adhere to existing precinct boundaries. Elsah Township is now wholly contained within the district, in contrast to the 2001 configuration, which splits it between two districts. Due to overall population growth in the present district, some rural areas were shed to create a more compact, urban district.

Proposed Legislative District 56 contains the communities of Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Bethalto, Collinsville, and portions of Godfrey. The district also includes the working-class communities of Alton, Wood River, Roxana, Hartford, Pontoon Beach and portions of Granite City in the Mississippi Bottoms region. The district runs from southeastern Jersey County south along the Mississippi River through the urban heart of Madison County to Caseyville Township.

Interstates 270 and 55/70 along with the Clark Bridge in Alton provide the residents of proposed Legislative District 56 easy access to downtown St. Louis and the city's western suburbs. Planned expansion of Interstate 255 between I-270 near Edwardsville and U.S. 67 in Godfrey will further link residential corridors in Madison County with the St. Louis Metro-East area. The proposed district also includes Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Southern Illinois Dental School, Lewis & Clark Community College and Principia College.

Proposed Legislative District 56 preserves 91.2 percent of the core of the present district to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations. Senator William Haine (D) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 57

Proposed Legislative District 57 is the most southern of two proposed Legislative Districts wholly contained in the Metro-East portion of the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The district is almost entirely included within St. Clair County. The northern and southern borders run along township, precinct, and county lines in St. Clair County. Illinois Route 4 is generally the district's eastern border and the Mississippi River is the district's western border.

The proposed legislative district also contains portions of southwestern Madison County, in and around Granite City. According to 2010 Census figures, current District 57 is underpopulated by 8,223 people. With the Mississippi River prohibiting expansion to the west, the district lines were shifted south and eastward to include the communities of Smithton, Freeburg and Lebanon, all of which are high growth areas, sharing many similar characteristics with the greater Metro-East region.

Proposed Legislative District 57 is anchored by the two major Metro-East cities of East St. Louis and Belleville, in addition to communities with significant African-American populations, such as Brooklyn, Centreville, Alorton, Madison, Venice and Washington Park. The African-American population of the proposed district is 33.29 percent, roughly the same as under present and prior district maps. Illinois Routes 15 and 159, as well as Interstates 64, 55 and 255 run through proposed Legislative District 57, providing access to downtown St. Louis. Continued infrastructure expansion projects, such as the new Mississippi River Bridge and the expansion of I-64 will unite this area with the greater St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area.

Proposed Legislative District 57 preserves 88.8 percent of the core of the present district as well as its partisan make-up to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations and allows the formulation of new relationships. The proposed legislative district maintains a partisan make-up that is comparable to the present legislative district and reflects the high affiliation and correlation of African-American voters that identify with the Democratic Party based on committee hearing testimony. Senator James Clayborne (D) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 58

Proposed Legislative District 58 is located in southwestern Illinois. It has a population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The whole counties of Monroe, Randolph, Perry and Jefferson are contained in the largely rural Legislative District while portions of St. Clair, Union, Washington and Jackson counties are also included. The district runs from Metro-East St. Louis in the north to Union County.

Proposed Legislative District 58 includes the municipalities of Mt. Vernon, Pinckneyville, DuQuoin, Murphysboro, Red Bud, Chester, Columbia, Cahokia, and the portion of Carbondale west of U.S. 51. The western boundary of the proposed district is the Mississippi River and its eastern boundary follows the county lines of Jefferson, Perry and Jackson and Illinois Route 51 south of Carbondale.

According to the 2010 Census, the current Legislative District 58 is underpopulated by 1,118 individuals. However, due to overall population decline in the region, the boundaries of current District 58 were shifted eastward to include Jefferson County. Jefferson County was wholly incorporated into the proposed district, pursuant to requests made by County Board Chairman and the Jefferson County Farm Bureau.

The proposed district's economy is largely supported by agriculture, tourism, coal mining and light manufacturing. Proposed Legislative District 58 preserves 79.4 percent of the core of the present district. Senator John O. Jones (R) resides in the proposed district.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 59

Proposed Legislative District 59 is located at the southern tip of Illinois and has population of 217,468, and therefore achieves the ideal equal population target. The largely rural district is bounded by the Ohio River to the south and east and the Mississippi River to the southwest. Its western border generally follows Illinois Route 51 and the Franklin and Williamson County lines. To the north, the Franklin, Hamilton and Gallatin county lines bound proposed Legislative District 59.

Major cities in the district include Benton, Metropolis, Marion, Harrisburg, Carbondale, Cairo, and McLeansboro. Proposed Legislative District 59 contains the entire counties of Alexander, Pulaski, Massac, Johnson, Williamson, Pope, Hardin, Gallatin, Saline, Franklin, Hamilton and portions of Union and Jackson Counties. Under the current map, Hamilton County is split between the 59th and 54th Legislative Districts, whereas proposed District 59 contains all of Hamilton County. As a result of testimony received at the Senate Redistricting Committee's Carbondale hearing, Alexander and Pulaski Counties were kept whole and together in the district, as they have been under every map since the 1970 map.

According to the 2010 Census figures, present District 59 is underpopulated by 7,625 people. Accordingly, the proposed district now includes a larger portion of Union County, as well as a portion of Carbondale east of U.S. 51.

The district's economy is largely supported by agriculture, tourism, coal mining and light manufacturing. With more than 10 major coal mines, the coal industry is one of the top employers in the district, employing over 1,500 people in Saline County alone. The proposed district also includes major governmental employers of Tamms, Shawnee, and Vienna Correctional Centers as well as the Marion Federal Correctional Center. A large portion of the Shawnee National Forest and Rend Lake are also located in proposed Legislative District 59. Interstates 24 and 57 provide transportation access to the district's residents and businesses.

Proposed Legislative District 59 preserves 91.2 percent of the core of the present district as well as its partisan composition to provide continuity for the existing incumbent constituency relations. Senator Gary Forby (D) resides in the proposed district; and be it further

RESOLVED, That this Senate Resolution adopts and incorporates by reference the provisions of House Resolution 385 of the Ninety-Seventh General Assembly.".