Illinois state lawmakers pushing for downstate consideration of statewide legislation – Center Square

One central Illinois lawmaker is looking to legally define what downstate is and to have the economic differences between the Chicago area and the rest of the state given consideration in crafting statewide legislation. Another measure asks the governor to include in reports to lawmakers the number of downstate members appointed to boards and commissions.

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