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House Republicans challenging the state's legislative maps and more top stories | First Listen

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  • A new lawsuit argues the state's legislative maps are unconstitutional
  • More than 1,800 bill have been filed in Illinois General Assembly this month
  • The trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his co-defendant Michael McClain is close to wrapping up
  • Chicago immigrant advocates and elected officials critical of ICE allowing an entertainment TV network accompany them on an arrest
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