Website gives public access to review proposed legislative boundaries

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, the Illinois Senate Redistricting Committee released a redistricting proposal for public review. State Senator Michael Noland (D–Elgin), who serves as vice-chairman of the committee, responded to today’s release by encouraging the public to view the proposal at Website gives public access to review proposed legislative boundaries www.ilSenateRedistricting.com or www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com

"Our committee held several hearings throughout the state, placing a priority on public participation during the redistricting process," Senator Noland said. "Today’s release is an important step in the process. This information is easily accessible, and I would urge anyone in Illinois, including the 22nd District, to review the proposal."

Since 2009, the Senate Redistricting Committee has held over 20 public meetings in cities and towns throughout Illinois. Redistricting Committee Chairman Kwame Raoul announced today that the Redistricting Committee will conduct two additional public hearings. The meetings, which citizens can stream live over the Internet, are scheduled as follows:

CHICAGO:　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 SPRINGFIELD:

Saturday, May 21, 2011 12:00 PM　　　　      　 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 9:00 AM

Michael A. Bilandic Building　　　　　 　　　　 Illinois State Capitol

Committee Room C-600　　　　　　　　　　　 Committee Room 114

Note: This will be a joint hearing of both House and Senate Redistricting Committees.

Live video and audio streams for each hearing can be accessed at .

www.ilga.gov