NW Illinois News

The Illinois Supreme Court recently decided not to hear a lawsuit filed by Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie. The lawsuit was intended to challenge the state's redistricting map, which McCombie argues is unfair.

Reacting to the court's decision, McCombie issued a statement expressing her disappointment, saying, "Today is a shameful day in Illinois history. The voices of voters have once again been silenced by a Democratic machine that will stop at nothing to cling to power. This isn’t leadership — it’s a raw, cynical power grab."

She criticized Governor JB Pritzker, accusing him of breaking his promise for a fair map. "Governor JB Pritzker lied to the people of this state. He promised a fair map — but instead stood by as his party drew the most partisan gerrymander possible, rigging the system for yet another decade. This isn’t democracy," McCombie stated.

McCombie further claimed that the Democrats are focused on maintaining their majority rather than protecting voters. "Let’s be clear: Democrats have no interest in protecting voters — only in protecting their majority. They’ve proven they’ll twist the rules, ignore the public, and crush accountability to keep their grip on power," she said.

Despite the setback, McCombie emphasized that House Republicans will continue to fight for changes. "House Republicans will not stop exposing this injustice. We will fight every day to restore fairness, transparency, and trust in our elections — because the people of Illinois deserve nothing less."