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Redrawn maps change political landscape

Redrawn maps change political landscape

US Rep. Tim Johnson, of Urbana, is affected by the congressional redistricting by now being placed in the 13th district (in dark gray above). Champaign County was split between the 13th and 15th congressional districts. Coles County is one of 33 counties

Redrawn maps change political landscape

Redrawn maps change political landscape

Gov. Pat Quinn signed the legislation for the new state legislative and congressional districts June 3 and Friday, respectively. The new 55th legislative district (shown in blue on right) includes Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Jasper, Crawford, Clay, Richland

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Redrawn maps change political landscape

The political maps have been redrawn in Illinois, effecting Eastern and the surrounding community.

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