Local Districts Would Change in Proposed House, Senate Boundaries
Republican Sen. Christine Radogno's district would move north of New Lenox, while Democratic Sen. Maggie Crotty's, would extend west.
Local representation in the state House and Senate could change if Democratic plans to redraw district boundaries hold up. According to Illinois Statehouse News, states are required to redraw district maps every 10 years to reflect population shifts. Lawmakers are using 2010 census data for this task. Currently, Lemont is represented by Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) in the 41st state Senate district. In the redrawing, Radogno and other Republicans have been moved into districts with other senators that could result in inter-party clashes in 2012. Radogno's district currently covers a majority of Frankfort, Homer Glen, Lemont and New Lenox, as well as portions of Downers Grove and Orland Park. Under the remapping …
