The first public hearing on the proposed congressional redistricting map for Illinois lasted under a half-hour. It was held Friday in Chicago. The chair of the Illinois House Redistricting Committee — Democratic State Representative Elizabeth Hernandez — says upcoming hearings will invite public comment. Republicans have criticized the proposal. They say Democrats already have their maps in mind. The next public hearing is set for tomorrow in Joliet.

Chicago Park District Supt. Michael Kelly resigned last Saturday night, a day after Mayor Lori Lightfoot called for his removal during an emergency meeting with the park district board of commissioners.

But David Greising, president and CEO of the Better Government Association, told WBBM the mayor stood with Kelly for months longer than she should have.

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